Sad. Once these cities become one-party fiefdoms, the corruption never ends.
"I am more concerned about the IL-08. We need to get that seat back. To elect a feminazi in a GOP-leaning district is pathetic."
I still think that was more a vote against Phil Crane than a vote for the 'Rat. If we don't handily take the seat back next time, it'll show just how bad off the GOP is eroding in the Chicago suburbs. Heh, y'know, if Rumsfeld retires as DefSec next year, he could run for that seat, as he was Phil Crane's predecessor. ;-)
"Frankly, I prefer if Birkett waits until Henry Hyde retires. He would make a great keeper of the IL-06."
Who would you prefer as the GOP nominee for Governor instead of Birkett ?
I hate to say it but, LaHood is so far the only viable candidate. There are no other quality guys (Alan Keyes is flirting with running for Governor).
The only Republican who is not portrayed as a flake or crook is Mark Kirk. The news treats him as a common sense Republican. They talk about why can't the national party be more like him. I think Kirk is planning on running for Governor in 2010.