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3 unusual facts about Jim Oberweis


Jim Oberweis

Oberweis became a financial news anchor and host of the show "Catching Winners Early" on the Financial News Network.

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In the 2012 general election, Oberweis won the 25th State Senate seat previously held by Chris Lauzen, his former GOP primary rival in the 2008 congressional race.

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Some Republicans felt that as the second place finisher, Oberweis should replace Ryan, but the state central committee chose Alan Keyes instead.



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