Thursday, February 28, 2013

Robin Kelly wins Illinois primary in bid to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

Robin Kelly claims victory in the Democratic primary election for the Illinois second district. PHOTO/Charles Rex Arbogast/AP

The newly elected Democratic nominee to replace disgraced former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. vowed to become a leader in the fight for federal gun control and directly challenged the National Rifle Association in her victory speech.

Robin Kelly, a former state representative, emerged early as a voice for gun control after Jackson resigned in November. Then she

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