He’s one of the last anti-abortion Democrats in Congress. His time may be up.

“There’s no doubt that Lipinski is more conservative than his district." No Images? Click here         Dan Lipinski Is An Anti-Abortion Democrat In Congress. His Time May Be Up. There’s something funky going on in Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District. Democrat Dan Lipinski has been comfortably reelected to this seat for 14 years, and before that, his dad represented the district for 22 years. Both are conservative Democrats. But in recent years, as his party ― and, arguably, this district ― has shifted to the left on cultural issues, Lipinski has not. At a time when Republicans are laser-focused on scaling back abortion rights and Democrats are preparing to make it a major issue in the 2020 elections, Lipinski is the co-chair of the Pro-Life Caucus. He was one of six Democrats who voted in 2013 for a nationwide 20-week abortion ban. He was the only Democrat who co-sponsored the First Amendment Defense Act in 2015, a bill that would have let businesses discriminate against LGBTQ people in the name of religious freedom. As recently as 2018, Lipinski said he was personally opposed to same-sex marriage but recognized that it was the status quo. “There’s no doubt that Lipinski is more conservative than his district,” said one Democratic elected official who represents parts of Lipinski’s district and who requested anonymity to speak freely. “Obviously, that disconnect is especially true among Democratic primary voters.” READ MORE     People before power. We think regular people’s stories are important – and we think you do too. JOIN HUFFPOST PLUS       WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING? Former Nixon White House counsel and star Watergate witness John Dean told a House panel on Monday that he sees similarities between President Donald Trump’s actions and those of former President Richard Nixon. READ MORE The Supreme Court is rejecting a challenge to federal regulation of gun silencers, just days after a gunman used one in a shooting rampage that killed 12 people in Virginia. READ MORE Some low-income adults in California living in the country illegally will soon get their health benefits paid for by taxpayers. READ MORE           ICYMI The human body is a frail thing, and illness is a pitiless adversary. Every day, an untold number of Americans are diagnosed with a devastating illness or suffer a sudden injury that threatens to upend their lives and tear apart their families. This misfortune often comes at a staggeringly high financial cost that can be just as cruel. A historian delves into American liberalism’s original Big Idea. Campaigning on policy doesn’t work for every Democrat. Here’s why it might for Elizabeth Warren.         Want more?  Mexican Ambassador To U.S. Won’t Confirm Trump’s Trade Pact Some U.S. Embassies, Diplomats Defy Trump Policy Against Flying Rainbow Pride Flags New York Lawmakers Introduce First Statewide Bill To Decriminalize Sex Work   👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!     HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. How will Trump’s administration impact you? Sign up for our email and find out. Did a friend send you this? Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Want more? Here are two other newsletters you'll love: The Morning Email and Must Reads. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe       - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe