[roofgoat]

I could be wrong, but I seem to remember a large number of Downstaters who opened their arms to Blago and voted him in.

IMO the whole state is sick. Too many IL residents that call themselves (R) are very middle of the road and just don't seem to care anymore.

All of Chicago's Collar Counties are now no different then Cook. I wish I had the stones to move. Anyone hiring in South Dakota?

[bcsco]

"I could be wrong, but I seem to remember a large number of Downstaters who opened their arms to Blago and voted him in."

I seem to recall the same but I don't trust my memory that much. I believe it arose from the George Ryan fiasco.

Blago does not have his base solidified and isn't that popular throughout the state. But thus far there's no one on the Republican side that stands out. My money is on Oberweis at this time. But I DO NOT want to see Topinka win the primary. That would be like going back to the Ryan era. No thanks!