Keyes is one of the very best orators in the US today.
I think he'll rough Obama up some, but I don't think illinois voters will accept him as a senator.
Maybe, maybe not. Just taking the shine off Obama is an important objective.
The bottom line is, you have to get out on the playing field and have a go, if you want to accomplish anything. I think if Dr Keyes is prepared to go into a lion's den like Illinois, the least FR can do is support him. So, how about it?