joining me now is the democratic candidate for illinois's first congressional district, jonathan luther jacksonu as always. congratulations on your primary win last month. we are hoping at some point to also have you a republican opponent on the show. let me ask you, what prompted you to run for this seat, held by longtime congressman bobby rush. and what do you hope to do policy wise? your professor. when you're one of the smartest academic types i know. what's, policy wise, do you have in mind that will separate you from the pack in washington after you clearly separated yourself from nearly 20 democrats that you just defeated for the nomination? >> one of the things i like to say -- congratulations to all be opponents. we agreed on most of the same issues that are facing the first district. the first district in illinois is in pain, very much like so many other districts that have heavy african american populations. we need to fight to raise wages and all the other good stuff. [inaudible] >> we are losing the sound. >> we are in a blue state and so, we are secure in some ways, but the are re