Kelly Leans on Experience in Illinois’ Democratic Senate Primary - IPM Newsroom

Kelly leans on experience in Illinois’ Democratic Senate primary - IPM Newsroom

Illinois Newsroom - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly says she is not worried big spending or endorsements for her opponents will drown out her voice in the Democratic primary for Illinois' open U.S. Senate seat. The post Kelly leans on experience in Illinois’ Democratic Senate primary appeared first on IPM Newsroom.

Rep. Kelly emphasizes experience and relationships in Senate bid

As longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin — who has represented Illinois in the Senate since 1997 — prepares to step away from Congress at the end of the current term, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-2nd District) is pitching herself as ready to make the jump from the House and “hit the ground running” in the seat vacated by Durbin. “I am really good at building relationships, and I have been able to work across the aisle … and I already have relationships in …