"Dark horse puts faith at forefront"

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-0602170178...
If there's a stereotype of a Democrat politician--or any politician, for that matter--Lindy Scott does not fill the bill. The trim, bearded Wheaton College professor, who's trying to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde (R-Ill.) in a west suburban congressional district, is the former pastor of a Des Plaines evangelical church and an eight-time Chicago Marathon runner.

For 16 years he taught in Mexico City, where he founded the Evangelical Free Church of Mexico, and he now teaches Spanish and the history of church-state relations in Latin America. His wife is Brazilian and their three children have tri-citizenships: the United States, Brazil and Mexico.

Though white evangelical Christians typically vote Republican, Scott says his faith led him to the other side of the aisle. "I cherish life, and life should be cherished across the board," Scott said, greeting students in the campus coffee shop with a friendly, "Hola!"

"The Democratic Party is closer to my ideals and others who are concerned for the poor, Social Security not getting privatized, no tax breaks for the wealthiest, concern for the environment. Along the whole spectrum, Democratic values are closer to my understanding of my religious beliefs.

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This would be the same seat Cegelis and Duckworth are looking at, being vacated by Henry Hyde.

I don't know where he stands on choice or stem cell but he's gotta be a whole hell of alot better that Hyde.

he is a dead duck. he has raised a very small amount of money, and is totally reliant of free media.
don't know about stem cells, but his stance on abortion is that he is pro-life, but supports a woman right to choose. he wants parental concent, no matter what, and i'm sure has some other reservations.
it is nice to see the christian left speaking out, but i do not think he has much of a prayer. no pun intended.

A sympathetic article in the Tribune is reserved for the most likely to lose. I just thought he was an interesting person. I didn't know Wheaton College had a token lib.

a part of the party. after the primary, i say we invite him to the next meetup.

If nothing else, there'll be some good stories.

and someone who the Democrats should WANT in the party and in office. I like Christine and I like Tammy but I've met Lindy, I've watched and listened to him speak and I have to say I think he would be a GREAT Congressman. If for only one reason - he's HONEST and for the PEOPLE.

Thanks,

Gunsaximbo