I've mentioned previously that the great labor lawyer and writer Tom Geoghegan (rhymes with Reagan but opposes his politics) is running to fill Rahm Emanuel's congressional seat in Chicago. Tom would be an amazing member of Congress.
If you're around Washington DC and want to help elect an incorruptible progressive, go to this fundraiser tonight at Local 16, at 16th and U, at 5:45 p.m. You can get in the door for as little as $30.
Now, 14 candidates are seeking the seat. Three are current office-holders and would have to be pegged as front-runners. But with that many candidates in a low-turnout special election, a lot of things are possible. And Tom does have good netroots support and (to some extent) a national name because of his well-regarded books.
Find out more here. And those of you who aren't around Washington can donate at the link as well.
