Illinois 2010

[Brittain33]

There must be someone named Ryan that will run.

[Lunar]

The IL GOP is hilarious. 

[CARLHAYDEN]

Its interesting to look at the facts.

Kirk has the lowest rating of the entire Republican congressional delegation for Illinois from the American Conservative Union (2008), the Nartional Right to Life  (2007-2008), the National Rigle Association (2008) and the National Taxpayer Union (2008),

Indeed, his ratings from the NRL and NRA was lower than several Democrats in the Illinois congressional delegation.

[Franzl]

Its interesting to look at the facts.

Kirk has the lowest rating of the entire Republican congressional delegation for Illinois from the American Conservative Union (2008), the Nartional Right to Life  (2007-2008), the National Rigle Association (2008) and the National Taxpayer Union (2008),

Indeed, his ratings from the NRL and NRA was lower than several Democrats in the Illinois congressional delegation.

Aren't those reasons to like Kirk?

[War on Want]

Its interesting to look at the facts.

Kirk has the lowest rating of the entire Republican congressional delegation for Illinois from the American Conservative Union (2008), the Nartional Right to Life  (2007-2008), the National Rigle Association (2008) and the National Taxpayer Union (2008),

Indeed, his ratings from the NRL and NRA was lower than several Democrats in the Illinois congressional delegation.

Aren't those reasons to like Kirk?

[The Ex-Factor]

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Well between this and Burris setting off into the sunset to etch more accomplishments into his tombstone, I'd say these are some pretty good developments for the Democrats.

[muon2]

Who picks up Kirk's house district now?

On the D side State Sen Michael Bond has already announced, and State Sen Susan Garrett may also jump in. State Rep Beth Coulson is often mentioned on the R side since she consistently wins in a 60% D district and would likely appeal to Kirk's crossover base.

How ironic that Coulson district is almost the same in terms of partisanship too Kirk's district(Which also ironically voted almost as Democratic as the State as a whole). Obama got 61% there in his district I think. She is also a female of course and I would guess she would be fairly moderate to win her current constituency. How good is she at fundraising?

Top drawer. She generated over 400K for her reelection in 2008.

As I suggested might happen, Coulson is in the race for IL-10.

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[Ronnie]

I have read into Coulson and believe she will win, especially if it is a good year for the gop.

[BM]

Chris Kennedy is out.  So far it seems Alexi's only competition is Cheryle Jackson, president of the Chicago Urban League with close ties to the Blagojevich scandals.



Her first line of attack is saying Alexi is part of the "privileged class."  lol

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=6971529

[muon2]

There's a new candidate for US Senate in IL on the D side. David Hoffman was the inspector general for Chicago and is a former federal prosecutor. He's hired Axelrod's firm to run the campaign. 

From the Chicago Tribune:

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[Lunar]

Hoffman's working with Hillary's old pollster too.... a bit confused I'd assume Axelrod's people would line up behind Alexi

[muon2]

Hoffman's working with Hillary's old pollster too.... a bit confused I'd assume Axelrod's people would line up behind Alexi

I think the previous push for Chris Kennedy shows that there is a lot of concern among Dems with Alexi as the Senate standard bearer.

[JohnnyLongtorso]

Apparently the Cook County Sheriff (the one who is refusing to evict foreclosed-on homeowners) is also sniffing around the Senate race?