[bobjam]

A Ditka run will cause some serious consternation for the Democrats. What had appeared to be an easy win for them in a heavily Democratic state would suddenly be a major challenge. If the Democrats concede defeat and spend the campaign money elsewhere (such as Florida), then Ditka's popularity could spill over into the Presidential race. The image of Bush tossing the football around with Ditka could boost his numbers and force Kerry to spend time and money that would otherwise be spent in Pennsylvania or New Mexico.

Because of Schwarzeneggar, Kerry will have to defend California; now he might have to defend Illinois as well.

[Dog Gone]

ABC Poll at a Chicago TV station Would Ditka make a great US Senator?

It's running 53.9% Yes
46% No

330 votes counted.

[gopwinsin04]

Ditka could carry Pennsylvania for Bush just with a few campaign stops betweeen the two.

[keysguy]

Let's see we got GW at quarterback, Cheney as head coach, Arnold at center and Ditka as running back--I'll take that squad any ol' Sunday. And on the other side it's an all Metro squad.