[guitarist]

You have unique problems there in IL. With the Ryans (how many of them bombed for the GOP?) and Alan Keyes ("lemme see how unattractive I can make my conservative position"), you have taken a lot of hits. If you hang in there and stay solid, things are bound to swing your way, as they have in other MidWest states.

BTW, what heppened in Colorado???

[goldstategop]

Its happening all over the country. Both liberals and conservatives are on the move. Before long, the map will be completely reconfigured.

[Kuksool]

Another big problem is the really biased local news media. By watching the Chicago media, you'd think Chicago Mayor Richard Daley is the Governor of IL. He gets more exposure than all other politicians. The news stories are nearly all positive toward him. By constantly seeing Daley in a good light, the suburban swing voters think RATS are great.

[Clintonfatigued]

If I were a John Bircher or a conspiracy theorist, I would think that Alan Keyes and the committee who nominated him were on the 'Rat Party's payroll.

Everyone knew that Keyes had no chance of winning, but thought he could provide a serious discussion of issues. Instead, he turned out to be the joke of the year. When he claimed that Jesus supported his candidacy, even Christian conservatives were embarrassed by him.

The state G.O.P. should give Alan Keyes a special Christmas present: An all-expense paid, one-way ticket to Baghdad.