Dahleen Glanton: The GOP is no longer the party of Lincoln. It's become a launching pad for bigots
The GOP has an image problem. For some reason, bigots and other undesirables seem to think they can run for office as Republicans and win.
Sometimes the candidates are right. More often, they're wrong. But that's not the issue. What's concerning is that there's something about the Republican Party that makes loathsome candidates think they are welcome there.
It is unlikely that many Americans are paying attention to the congressional race in Illinois' 3rd Congressional District. But everyone should.
Arthur Jones is on the Republican ballot again.
