[Richard from IL]

The governors race is NOT over. Remember December 2003, when the mouth from Vermont was supposed to have the Dem Presidential nomination in the bag.

[mrexitement]

It is done. A fragmented conservative base splitting votes between 3 candidates will ensure JBT's victory. Dean was ahead in some polls in some states, but not this late in the game. If Blago and Stroger lose it is a small and the only victory the GOP can get. Remember this party is in a shambles in this State. If Oberweis (who will not win the primary OR the general election for that matter) loses to Blago and Stroger gets re-elected it is a disaster.

Please don't give me this lose on principal nonsense either... we need to look at the reality of the situation and take what we can get. In another 8 or 12 years we might have a shot at a conservative winning the Governorship, but the GOP needs to rebuild in Illinois before that can happen.