Quite the contrary. I ran a possible Phyllis Schlaffly candidacy by some think tanks, pastors, politicians, women, men .... all have stated that they would support her candidacy.
Illinoisans want a candidate who stands for everything Obama does not.
How's 'bout this, Rumsfeld resigns Defense and comes home to Illinois -- he would offer very real contrast with Obama.
OR
Maybe we could dredge up a pretty-boy trial lawyer to run against him -- the campaign theme song could be, "O Sue Bama!"
I stand by my original opinion, but you could be right. Chances are we'll never find out though...