Aurora Austriaco

Monday, June 30, 2008

Another Asian American in the news who's looking to break some new ground in the Illinois government:

Aurora Austriaco is running to represent Illinois' 65th Legislative District. She's knocking on doors four days a week, aiming to become the first Asian American elected to the Illinois General Assembly. To get there, she'll need to knock off a 15-year incumbent--state Rep. Rosemary Mulligan, who represents voters in a district that includes portions of Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Niles, Rosemont and Chicago's Northwest Side.

The district is a traditional Republican redoubt. That would appear to put Austriaco's bid in Don Quixote territory, but the times, they are a-changin.' The Illinois GOP is looking to the November election as a patient would prepare for a visit from Dr. Jack Kevorkian. A mercy killing might be the order of the day.
Get on out and help make a difference if you can.