Anne Honeywell, Mundelein
I support Melissa because of her determination to thoroughly understand the issues and make the much needed tough decisions. She cares about the issues that I do, such as education, small business, and the environment.
Brenna Lorenz, McHenry
I support Melissa because she is conscientious, intelligent, and interested in doing the right thing. She supported and fought for health care, a bill we Americans desperately needed, and is working on promoting financial reform and critical environmental legislation. We need her courageous leadership to continue to repair the damage done by the previous administration and to move our country in a better direction.
Clint Nelson, Wauconda
I support Melissa because she is very responsive to the needs of her Congressional district individuals. Melissa Bean helped me with Social Security.
Cynthia Ferritto, Winthrop Harbor
I support Melissa because she voted for healthcare.
David McArtin
I support Melissa because of her honesty and integrity. Congresswoman Bean listens to constituents and truly represents their interest in legislation. She will tell you what you need to hear and doesn't sugarcoat her message.
De Yip Loo
I support Melissa because she is supportive of seniors and veterans. Because of her I received my World War II medals 60 years later. I am proud of my service that allowed me to gain my US citizenship 9 years later.
Deb Martin, McHenry
I support Melissa because she is smart, thoughtful and open to all ideas. She gives honest answers to questions and is accessible to her constituents.
Ellen Karpel, Hoffman Estates
I support Melissa because of her values in the areas of human rights, financial reform, health care policies, and social justice align with my beliefs, and her growing influence in our federal government helps her to represent me very well.
Jan Brown, Schaumburg
I support Melissa because when I first heard Melissa speak in 2004, I became an active supporter - her attention and thoughtful, intelligent consideration of the important issues facing our country are admirable.
Jerry & Mary Maillard, Mundelein
We support Melissa because she listens!
John Roland
I support Melissa because she brings a progressive attitude toward the issues that face our country, most notably the environment, financial reform and American reputation in the world.
Jonathan Tufton
I support Melissa because she voted in favor of health care/insurance reform, and I know she supports alternative sources of energy and independence from foreign oil.
Karen Selman, Barrington
I support Melissa because she has demonstrated her support for the concerns of the citizens of the 8th district.
Lois Gerz, Schaumburg
I support Melissa because she thinks! She considers the needs of her constituents. She doesn't jump to conclusions. She spends long hours trying to get it right.
Lynne Donoghue, Gurnee
I support Melissa because while she, as a Democrat, supports the Democratic ideals of inclusion and programs to protect and provide for the public including our most vulnerable citizens, she is also extremely versed in finance and promotes fiscal responsibility. She drives for public initiatives that work - not just on paper but also in the real world. She can work collaboratively (and prefers that mode) but is strong enough to draw a line in the sand, to say, "Here I stand." A representative in Congress who is brave, knowledgeable, and determined to serve the public good.
Marie Honeywell, Mundelein
I support Melissa because she impresses me with her concern and caring approach to everyday issues. She represents the "best" of our political system.
Maureen Yates, Barrington
I support Melissa because she is intelligent, dedicated, hard-working, loyal, and one of the best politicians I have ever known.
Nicholas Burke, Fox Lake
I support Melissa because she has shown herself to be one of the most intelligent and thoughtful legislators on the Hill. Her positions and votes are always well researched and reasoned to be in the best interests of her constituents and of the country.
Pat Masek, Hoffman Estates
I support Melissa because she is intelligent and has a strong work ethic. We don't always agree - but that's okay. I'm always confident that she carefully examines the issues and represents the district honestly.
Patricia Feruzza
I support Melissa because she takes the time to listen to her constituents – ALL of her constituents – and to respond in a thoughtful and reasoned manner. She knows the issues and can explain her thinking on her voting record. I want my Congressional representative to be smart and pragmatic, and to do what is best for our district and our country, and I know I can trust Melissa to do that.
Robert Honeywell, Mundelein
I support Melissa because I believe Melissa Bean is a thoughtful moderate voice in Congress that has a genuine interest and concern for our country and district.
Robert M. McNamara, Schaumburg
I support Melissa because she is one of us. She understands what it is to raise a family, to run a business and to survive in this economy. She is a realistic and independent thinker who supports what is good for her constituents and for our country.
Sam Yingling, Round Lake Beach
I support Melissa because of her commitment to fiscal responsibility, support of small businesses and dedication to helping and serving the people of her district.
Sheila Bourque, Third Lake
She supports people who live in her district; she supports democratic positions; her healthcare vote; her support of climate legislation; and as a gay person, her support of civil rights.
Stephen Harshman, Schaumburg
I support Melissa because of her support of healthcare and small business.
Steve Jochums, Fox Lake
I support Melissa because she understands "reality."
Wendy Warden, Round Lake
I support Melissa because she is a moderate who is responsive to me personally as a constituent.
