[malakhi]

I'm a realist. Keyes is down 41 points. At this point, he'll be fortunate to pull 35% on election day. There are other senate races that are winnable, and it makes sense to me to put money and effort into those races. Winnability aside, I have concerns that Keyes's candidacy will pull down the Republican vote in Illinois congressional races. He's got to get his numbers up to avoid being a drag on fellow Republicans.

[unspun]

Winnability aside, I have concerns that Keyes's candidacy will pull down the Republican vote in Illinois congressional races. He's got to get his numbers up to avoid being a drag on fellow Republicans.

Can you say "six thousand volunteers in two weeks and counting?" Illinoisians realized we needed this kind of new momentum, from the real people, in order to reform the state politics.

"Lead, follow, or get out of our way."