Conventional wisdom tells us in the 10th District, Dan Seals of Wilmette should win the Democratic primary over Jay Footlik of Buffalo Grove. That would set up a rematch of 2006 when Seals garnered 47 percent of the vote against incumbent Republican Mark Kirk of Highland Park. However, we believe Seals had his chance in what turned out to be a Democratic year in a swing district. Both Seals and Footlik are attractive candidates and are well versed on the issues, especially Footlik, a homeland security consultant and former diplomatic aide in the Clinton administration. We endorse Footlik, who brings a new perspective to the district and would make a formidable opponent come November.