Thus ensuring it'll stay that way.
I live near Chicago, and, because of the 2012 election results, I think that Gov. Quinn will get 53% of the vote. In 2012, in IL, Obama got 58%. Democrats gained at least two seats, each, in the U.S. House, state senate, and state house.
Illinois Republicans should concentrate on gaining seats in the U.S. House, state senate, and state house.