Republican Congressman Joe Walsh of McHenry has challenged 8th District Congressional opponent Tammy Duckworth to a series of debates between now and the November election. Duckworth, a Hoffman Estates Democrat, says she'll do up to four debates with him.

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Tammy Duckworth cites connections with voters and her Washington track record as reasons she should be elected over Republican Joe Walsh in the 8th Congressional District in November.

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Illinois congressman Joe Walsh says that though the new Illinois 8th district is expected by some to lean Democratic, he can win with his message and hard work.

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Tammy Duckworth speaks to her supporters in Elk Grove Village after winning the 8th Congressional District Democratic primary.

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With the 8th Congressional District race expected to be one of the highest profiled in the country, Republican Congressman Joe Walsh and Democratic opponent Tammy Duckworth starts throwing barbs about campaign strategy, Super PACs and help from their respective party leaders.