"But there are those of us who are actually from Illinois who:
a) understand the actual situation on the ground, and
b) really resent the party importing an East Coaster instead of supporting a local candidate by putting their money where their mouths are."
Sorry Mr. Expert on what all Illinoisans are thinking. I'm an Illinoisan and I'm all for Keyes, and can't believe you are still ranting on about what the Pub Party in Illinois has done. What's done is done, and Keyes will be the candidate. Deal with that rather than constant prattling on how the Pub Party in Illinois done you wrong.
But...but...but....don't you know that he is the VOICE of Illinois Republicans?!?
Oh wait, in this case, the State Committee was the voice of Illinois Republicans....
Never mind!
;-)
If he does, will everyone else quit complaining on how the Pubs did Tom McClintock wrong in California?