Democrat Wins ex-Speaker's Seat

Bo, it sure looks like the Democrats are going to take over this year, doesn't it? A long time Republican district fell to the Democrats Saturday, when a wealthy businessman and scientist snatched former House Speaker Dennis Hastert's congressional seat in a closely watched special election. Democrat Bill Foster won 53 percent of the vote compared to 47 percent for Republican Jim Oberweis. With all 568 precincts reporting, Foster had 52,010 votes to Oberweis' 46,988. Hastert who is 66, lost his powerful post as speaker when Democrats took control of Congress. He resigned late last year.