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KEYES PLANNING TO RUN! (Accepts GOP IL Senate Bid)
Chicago Sun Times ^ | 8/05/4 | Scott Fornek

Posted on 08/05/2004 7:50:40 PM PDT by gopwinsin04

Let the debates begin.

Former Presidential hopeful Dr. Alan Keyes has told Illinois Republicans that he would accept their request to take on Democrat Barack Obama in the US Senate race.

Members of the Republican State Central Committee insisted that the former radio and television commentator make the promise to run before they would give him the nod Wednesday night, sources told the Chicago Sun Times on Thursday.

The Republicans were leery of voting to give Keyes the nomination without some guarantees.

So he went back into the room and bascially said, 'If you offer, than I will accept.'

Another GOP source said that Keyes had agreed to accept the nomination but told the committee that he wanted to wait until he could publicly announce it at a 'campaign style' rally on Sunday.

'He told them that he would do it,' the source said. 'he just wanted to take a few days to put things together and make his announcement.'

(Excerpt) Read more at suntimes.com ...


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To: nopardons
I am not "terrified" of Keyes winning...we could really use that seat in GOP hands! Unfortunately,that is NOT to be.

What's the alternative? Who would have a better chance of beating Obama than Keyes, while also delivering the conservative message in the most articulate way to the entire country?

381 posted on 08/06/2004 4:55:44 AM PDT by Aquinasfan (Isaiah 22:22, Rev 3:7, Mat 16:19)
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To: Badray
Good versus evil, personified. This will be Daniel versus Lions. Live from the lion's den.

My apolitical MA co-workers have characterized the race as "godzilla vs. mothra." They can't tell the difference between good versus evil, yet. But when they know something about the Illinois senate race, you can be sure that something big is going down. And when the debates are broadcast, they may learn something.

382 posted on 08/06/2004 5:04:41 AM PDT by Aquinasfan (Isaiah 22:22, Rev 3:7, Mat 16:19)
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To: Luis Gonzalez

Okay, you're silly. Bush will totally route skerry


383 posted on 08/06/2004 5:10:22 AM PDT by BSunday (Make Moveon Move On)
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To: LandOfLincolnGOP

We shall see.



Yep we shall......

The question is: If Keyes accepts and becomes the GOP nominee in Illinois will you help get him elected or will you fight his chances, thus the GOP?


384 posted on 08/06/2004 5:16:56 AM PDT by deport (Please Flush the Johns......)
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To: Badray
Maybe, just maybe, Keyes will open some eyes and minds in Illinois and elsewhere.

Bingo! I will work hard in north central Illinois for Dr. Keyes.

385 posted on 08/06/2004 5:38:01 AM PDT by MamaLucci (Libs, want answers on 911? Ask Clinton why he met with Monica more than with his CIA director.)
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To: CounterCounterCulture
I just hope that Obama avoids small planes, which have been suspiciously disastrous for Midwestern Democratic Senate candidates (Carnahan and Wellstone) in the last few years.
386 posted on 08/06/2004 5:56:54 AM PDT by GOP_loves_DEBT
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

I thought Keyes had lived in IL at one time, I could be wrong..


387 posted on 08/06/2004 6:15:00 AM PDT by gopwinsin04
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To: nopardons
I'm from Illinois. I imagine things have changed somewhat, but I'm still wondering if certain Illinois voters would actually vote for a guy named "Obama."

I think Keyes will pick up a few votes on that basis alone.

388 posted on 08/06/2004 6:28:12 AM PDT by B Knotts
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To: Alamo-Girl

Very good analysis. I agree with you. Alan Keyes will help America learn the true nature of this guy.


389 posted on 08/06/2004 6:32:04 AM PDT by B Knotts
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To: nopardons

Thank you for sharing your concerns! I will continue to pray for Keyes and for God's will to be done here in Illinois.


390 posted on 08/06/2004 6:44:42 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: Common Tator

Thank you for sharing your concerns, Common Tator!


391 posted on 08/06/2004 6:48:56 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: B Knotts

Thank you so much for the encouragement! I look forward to this campaign!


392 posted on 08/06/2004 6:50:57 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: Luis Gonzalez

Deep curtsey....thank you kind Sir! :-)


393 posted on 08/06/2004 8:01:19 AM PDT by justshe (Monthly donors to FR make the FR world go round...and round...and round.....!)
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To: rdf
Hi Richard,

I read that Hastert would support a Keyes candidacy in the Illinois Leader. It was in a variable quote box of the day, so I'm sure it has changed by now. I haven't yet read that he would do fundraisers for him, but I hope that's the case. Keyes would be a vocal and articulate spokesman for the Fair Tax, and obviously an ally for Hastert's advocacy for the abolition of the IRS, as he mentioned in his new book.

Is all well with you?

394 posted on 08/06/2004 8:22:27 AM PDT by outlawcam (No time to waste. Now get moving.)
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To: outlawcam
Is all well with you?

Yes, I am well. Life has its ups and downs for everyone, and I've had my share lately. I have lost 50+ pounds and am a bit grayer than 3 years ago, but cheerful and resolute as ever. The Declaration Foundation barely gets by financially; I still do the news posting there.

www.declaration.net

I am spending more time with my family and on my teaching. I will be teaching the Declaration Principles highschool course on line this fall, and look forward to it.

How 'bout you?

Cheers,

Richard F.

395 posted on 08/06/2004 8:53:23 AM PDT by rdf ("Endowed, by their Creator, with .... rights")
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To: rdf

Pretty much the same. I'm about to finish up my coursework for my bachelor's. Three more courses. After that, I don't know. My wife is suggesting law school, but I haven't decided whether or not that is a plausible option.


396 posted on 08/06/2004 9:11:31 AM PDT by outlawcam (No time to waste. Now get moving.)
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
Hello, DaugherOfAnIwoJimaVet:

Please understand that I am not "lying". At worse it would be considered hyperbole. Also, feel free to direct your comments to me if you feel that strongly about it.

I understand your frustration that I did not give you the response you hoped for a couple of nights ago. It's just that I felt there was not much I could say that would convince you if you weren't already convinced by reading the posts on that thread.

In other words, the vitriol and hatred of Keyes by several posters seems to speak for itself.

As I've stated others, Keyes is apparently the candidate so the Keyes critics need to get over it and get behind him, or it seems the only purpose they would serve at this point would be to undermine him. Cheers.

397 posted on 08/06/2004 1:48:56 PM PDT by tame (Are you willing to do for the truth what leftists are willing to do for a lie?)
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet

Also, please accept my apology.


398 posted on 08/06/2004 1:53:01 PM PDT by tame (Are you willing to do for the truth what leftists are willing to do for a lie?)
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To: Truthsearcher

OK, he's not gonna win. I'm sure gonna vote for him but he's not gonna win. He's not from Illinois and he slammed the
'Beaste for running for senator in NY.

Why not run Andy McKenna? He's actually from Illinois and is just as conservative as Keyes?


399 posted on 08/06/2004 2:02:35 PM PDT by Endeavor
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To: nopardons

np-

I gotta disagree w/you on Oberweiss - he's really a buffoon. If he were Texan, he'd be the epitomy of the "good 'ol boy."

Andy McKenna's a great guy w/conservative values. I wish he'd have gotten RNC support.


400 posted on 08/06/2004 2:06:30 PM PDT by Endeavor
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