Guns dominate race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 12:03 pm, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Only a short time ago, most of the attention in Illinois' 2nd District was fixed on Jackson himself, specifically his mysterious leave of absence and a federal investigation, reportedly into misuse of campaign funds. [...] December's school shooting in Connecticut brought renewed attention to Chicago's own gun violence and refocused one of the nation's first major elections since the Newtown massacre. A super PAC backed by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has spent $1.27 million on ads warning voters to "watch out" for a leading candidate who opposes an assault weapons ban. [...] a state senator once considered a front-runner dropped out after being arrested for having a handgun in his bag at O'Hare International Airport. Among the victims in that area was 15-year-old honor student Hadiya Pendleton, who police say was shot and killed as she talked with friends in a park not far from President Barack Obama's Chicago home. First lady Michelle Obama attended her funeral Saturday. In his resignation letter, he cited his ongoing treatment for bipolar disorder and acknowledged he is under federal investigation. Hutchinson has said the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School caused her to re-evaluate her positions and that she now supports Obama's proposals, including bans on assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines.

 

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