Duckworth Mulls Senate Bid in Illinois

Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) told Roll Call that she is seriously considering challenging vulnerable Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) in 2016.

Said Duckworth: “My baby just turned eight weeks old. The first two months with her coming early were 110 percent focused on her. I’m getting ready to get back to work in a few weeks, and I’m starting to listen to folks throughout the state, listen to Illinois families about the challenges they’re facing, listen to my friends and closest advisers and taking a real serious look at 2016.”