I'm stuck with Durbin too. Unfortunately, as a resident of Cook County, I see no way he'll get voted out in IL. My district booted Crane for a turncoat in 2004. Got any reasons to give me hope?
I'm in the same district as you, and I think Bean's going to get taken out next year.
Since she's acted fairly moderate in Congress she's alienated the lefty and labor vote big time, and they'll sit on their hands.
The 8th went 58% for Bush in 2004, Crane should have bowed out gracefully and let the next generation of Republican take the reins.