[karnage]

It doesn't matter how Keyes got the nod. What's important is that he is a constitutionalist running for the U.S. Senate with the backing of the Illinois GOP instead of some RINO. Although Obama is certainly a rising star, he doesn't have it locked up yet. He went from being basically unopposed (since Ryan shot himself in the foot and Ditka wouldn't make the run), to facing a brilliant, passionate and articulate foe. This is a golden opportunity for the Land of Lincoln, and a great chance to add a real conservative to the Senate.

[EternalVigilance]

Your Reaganesqe confidence and optimism is exactly what is needed.

Great post.

[nopardons]

Alan has managed,over the years,to turn off his own base,but YOU think he will attract Dems in Ill.?

And Keyes would be little help in the Senate and you're only speculating;you have absolutely NO proof of what he would or would not do.If the past is prologue,he's no team player;but none of will find out this go-round.He's going to lose and lose badly.

[JockoManning]

you say, 'It doesn't matter how Keyes got the nod. What's important is that he is a constitutionalist running for the U.S. Senate with the backing of the Illinois GOP instead of some RINO. Although Obama is certainly a rising star, he doesn't have it locked up yet. He went from being basically unopposed (since Ryan shot himself in the foot and Ditka wouldn't make the run), to facing a brilliant, passionate and articulate foe. This is a golden opportunity for the Land of Lincoln, and a great chance to add a real conservative to the Senate.'

Well put. Keyes is pro-life and pro-gun, too. Go Alan Keyes! Woohoo!