Uh, no, Carl. If Durbin's office gave any thought at all to this, it was to look at your lineup, note that he has a plenthora of friends and supporters already on the stage - indeed the elected officials listed are both unanimous in their support of his reelection and the message of lining up behind the Democratic slate in 2008.

So why bother taking the minimal risk that he might be heckled from the crowd around his record --in front whatever press might be there? It simply isn't worth the effort. Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?