[Clintonfatigued]

The last time a 'Rat Senator from Illinois was unseated by a Republican was in 1966, when RINO Charles Percy unseated Paul Douglas. The previous time was 1950, when Everett Dirkson unseated then-Majority Leader Scott Lucas. If I'm not mistaken, Wayland "Curly" Brooks unseated a 'Rat Senator in 1942. In other words, this is not a common event. This is a golden opportunity, regardless of the 'Rat nominee. Jack Ryan could win even if Howard Dean carries Illinois next year (which is more likely than not to happen).

[TheBigB]

The last time a 'Rat Senator from Illinois was unseated by a Republican was in 1966, when RINO Charles Percy unseated Paul Douglas.

Unless I'm badly mistaken, Fitzgerald himself unseated Moseley-Braun six years ago.

[Impy]

Steve Neal: "The last time that Republicans won an open seat for the U.S. Senate in Illinois was in 1928. In the 75 years since then, four Republcians have ousted sitting Democratic senators. But a GOP candidate hasn't won an open senatorial seat since Big Bill Thompson was mayor of Chicago."