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.
Ugh... Mark Kirk the social liberal ? Jeez, it'll be just like Dick Ogilvie all over again.