Downstate Republicans get first look at Keyes at fair's GOP day August 20, 2004 — Downstate republicans at the state fair in Springfield are getting their first taste of Alan Keyes, and it is quite a mouthful filled with fiery rhetoric, provocative proposals, nonstop interviews and handshaking. The crowd is relatively small compared to the democrats Wednesday, and at least half of the state's top republicans aren't there. But the candidate from Maryland is campaigning like he's been there forever. ABC 7 Clip Republican Senate candidate Alan Keyes visited the state fair in Springfield for the first time with two...