It's still carpetbagging. And it stinks of racial tokenism.
Carpetbagging I agree with but how is it racial tokenism. I voted for keys in the primary most conservatives would pick him over most of the candidates in either party..
No. Ambassador Keyes was asked by the state GOP to run, unlike Hillary. Also, no court decisions overturning election laws are necessary, as was in New Jersey when Torricelli was replaced after the deadline. Illinois' election laws state that a candidate must have a residence by election day; therefore, they don't seem too picky about outsiders moving in and running for office.
Regarding racial tokenism, that's your opinion. There is no doubt, however, that Keyes has the intelligence and experience to serve in the Senate. What is Obama-nation's experience? State senator! Usually that is not the normal stepping stone to the U.S. Senate, unless the state 'Rat party wanted a light-skinned, sorta-black guy who was passable to whites to be its candidate.
Race? Funny, when I look at these two, I don’t see black, I see rhetorical brilliance. Obama is a oratorical genius, more appealing to Dems than Bill Clinton. Alan Keyes is a oratorical master. He was chosen for his ability to debate. I hope you're not saying race is relevant.
By the way, per Howlin's definition, it's impossible to claim Keyes is a carpetbagger. "Carpetbagger: a Northerner in the South after the American Civil War usually seeking private gain . . . a nonresident or new resident who meddles in politics."
Carpetbagging is about going where you're NOT wanted, seeking state to move to for political gain, and creating your political opportunity. Like Hillary.
The IL GOP wants Keyes. There's nothing immoral about answering their call for help. Keyes has little to gain from it, and is unquestionably the underdog.