Okay. I read your post; please hear me out.
First, let me tell you that I worked "AGAINST" Oberweis in the prior two elections. I helped out Jim Durkin in the 2002 GOP Primary and beyond, all the way until the blowout loss to Dick Durbin. In 2004, to face Osama Obama, I openly supported Jack Ryan until it became a disaster, and then worked my butt off for a good man, Alan Keyes. It was to no avail.
Here, in 2006, I am supporting Oberweis. He has the endorsement of many Conservatives, including IFI (Illinois Family Institute's) Peter LaBarbera, an important person for pro-life, pro-family Conservatives. Oberweis is better on immigration than Brady, as he will not work to help illegal aliens, giving illegals tuition and acceptance of the Matricula card in Illinois. He stands every bit as good as Brady on the other important issues of Conservatism as well.
I said before that if Brady makes a sudden surge and pulls within striking distance of To-stink-a, I would go full force behind Brady. But the reality is that he just isn't gaining enough ground or rasing money. Oberweis, by the most recent two polls, is the only candidate within five points of Topinka. Gidwitz and Brady COMBINED do not have enough to beat Topinka in either poll. It sucks, but it is the reality.
I will happily support Brady if he closes the gap, HAPPILY. But all that many of us ask is what you yourself said in your post. If Oberweis is within striking distance of Topinka in the final days, and Brady hovers about where is is now or a mere couple of points higher, please return the favor. Brady backers and Oberweis backers - well - we really seek the same things.
And with the assault on The Freedom of Conscience Act, the Second Amendment, Pro-Family organizations and values, I agree with you: Judas must be stopped.
Hence, I join the pledge and ask you all to do the same:
Let's unite our votes come March 12st behind whichever candidate shows the BEST shot at defeating Judy B. Topinka, Brady or Oberweis.
It is SOOOOOOOO important that we do.
Last post should read "March 21st," sorry.