I seem to recall the same but I don't trust my memory that much. I believe it arose from the George Ryan fiasco.
Blago does not have his base solidified and isn't that popular throughout the state. But thus far there's no one on the Republican side that stands out. My money is on Oberweis at this time. But I DO NOT want to see Topinka win the primary. That would be like going back to the Ryan era. No thanks!
bcso, I DO specifically remember when Oberweiss ran last election, he took HELL from the Papers and the Sallys in DuPage for his stance on Immigration. Of course the usual "He hates immigrants crap" they threw at him.
Remember the commercials (which I liked) about the filling of Soldier Field comparisons. He was attacked by everyone. Loved reading in the editorials of the Trib and Sun Times the aghast Mothers stating they were going to cancel their Milk Service because of his intolerance.
Sorry, as horrible as Blago as, I still think he wins. I don't know if Judy Baar is a lot better though. They all seem to be cut of the same cloth. Oberweiss might bringing something new to the table, the other (R)'s I must admit my ignorance regarding their character. I guess I'm more disappointed in the IL voter than anything else.
Even my conservative friends are all too "busy" to even send an email to any Public Figure.