I got an e-mail from the Independence Caucus: “This past weekend, Illinois I-caucus members endorsed Judge Don Lowery in Illinois and I am excited to see such a stellar candidate emerge from the vetting process.
“Here’s problem #1: Mark Kirk is the front runner, and the choice of the Republican party establishment...and Kirk is currently a Representative who voted for TARP and was one of only 8 Republicans to vote for Cap and Trade which you may recall passed by only 7 votes.
“Here’s problem #2: There are several challengers who are all currently splitting votes amongst themselves which is working to Mark Kirk’s advantage
“Here’s problem #3: A lot of media types, even some of the Fox News media types, are touting Patrick Hughes as the “tea party” or “grass roots” candidate...but Hughes is not the true fiscally responsible constitutional candidate in this race!”
It could be that Judge Lowery has too little support to be elected, but here are a couple of pertinent links:
http://illinoisconservative.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/important-message-from-so-il-tea-party-patriot/
http://www.examiner.com/x-17412-Macon-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2010m1d21-Gun-Owners-of-America-endorses-Hughes
Lowery? Why pimp a candidate who’s sitting at 1-2% in the polls - when the election is four days away. Hughes is at 20%, maybe higher. Might as well go with Hughes.
Lowery is unknown.
Every Conservative media outlet and organization is supporting Hughes.
It’s time to get behind the leading option. It just so happens that it’s Hughes. If it were Lowery, I’d switch.
Agree; Hughes is Conservative, and has the momentum at this point to upset Kirk, none of the others do (however likable and conservative they are)..
http://www.patrickhughesforsenate.com/Home.aspx
I appreciate a person having “Principles”. I also appreciate people who say: “I want to send a message.” But, do you know where you find candidates of people who want to send a message on Election Night? In the LOST COLUMN!!!
PLEASE VOTE FOR PATRICK HUGHES.