They said the same thing in Oklahoma about Dr. Tom Coburn -- not enough time to win his primary. He won with 61% of the vote because the Oklahoma grassroots got out and worked and worked to make sure that he won against the establishment candidate.
We were much more energized and the results showed.
Time for Illinois Grassroots to kick in high gear and spread the word.
Where did the good Doctor reside at the time that he announced his candidacy?
You're kidding...right?
Tom Coburn is an Oklahoman, and retired from Congress just a few years ago, so he's won elections in Oklahoma.
Contrary to what the children in here say, I do not support Obama, I am a broken glass Republican, and my loyalty to the GOP gives me the right to opine freely; I believe that this is a tactical mistake.
If I lived in Illinois, I would do whatever I could do to help Keyes defeat Obama, and I woud still think that this was a tactical mistake by the GOP.
Nothing like a good prairie fire! ;-)
Great comments.
Hello from beautiful Illinois, by the way! :-)
At least there is now SOME hope of the President winning IL's 21 electoral votes. Before there was none.
The Keyes candidacy will definitely energize Republican voters and turnout. Can't hurt.
Worst case scenario is we tie down RAT resources.
Congrats on Dr. Coburn's successes. He is a truly great man. He will do us all proud in the Senate.