Illinois Democratic Congressman to Retire (Lipinski)

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Associated Press

HICAGO - U.S. Rep. William Lipinski, a powerful 11-term Democrat from Chicago who helped bring millions of dollars in transportation projects to Illinois, announced his retirement Friday.

Lipinski, 66, who has served on the House Transportation Committee, urged the Democratic party to replace him on the November ballot with his son, Daniel, in the Chicago tradition of political dynasties.

"I wouldn't even consider him if I didn't think he'd be a great congressman," Lipinski said. "He's the smartest person I know."

Lipinski officially withdrew as the Democratic candidate Friday afternoon, and his vacancy on the ballot is scheduled to be filled Tuesday by Democratic ward and township committeemen from his 3rd Congressional District.

Daniel Lipinski, 37, who is on a leave of absence as an assistant professor of political science at the University of Tennessee, would be virtually guaranteed election in the Democratic district. The Republican candidate is little-known Ryan Chlada of Cicero. ..

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1. Lipinski = DINO.

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