Bobby Schilling
Bobby Schilling is the Republican candidate for Illinois's 17th District seat held by liberal Phil Hare. Schilling is a business man that owns a pizzaria. Previous employment includes Container Corporation of America and Prudential Financial insurance company. He is a Pro-life, pro-Second Amendment conservative looking to cut government budget deficits and taxes. Schilling has the support of the Tea Party Movement and was named one of the GOP's "Young Guns." He has been married to his wife Christie for 24 years and they have 10 children.
Schilling's opponent Phil Hare made national headlines when he spoke on camera regarding ObamaCare saying, "I don't worry about the Constitution on this to be honest." Also, he has described himself as a veteran even though he was just a reservist. Schilling trails Hare in election polling but he has closed the gap enough that the seat went from 'Safe' to 'Likely' Democrat.
Notable Endorsements
- Illinois Federation for the Right to Life PAC
- Quincy Tea Party
- Catholic Vote PAC
- John Deere PAC
- Joe The Plumber
- United States Chamber of Commerce
- Chicago Tribune
- Michele Bachmann
- Mitt Romney