Kirk for Governor ? Please tell me that is a joke. As for being an independent thinker, I'd say more he outsources his thinking to the rodents. Is there any legitimate candidate outside the Combine who isn't a RINO twit ?
As for the Salvi-Churchill feud, just once again proves the IL GOP isn't ready for primetime. Ridiculous.
In the media, Republicans are portrayed as either flakes (Alan Keyes) or crooks (George Ryan). Kirk is the only Republican who receives favorable press attention. The media fawns over him. Of course, the media likes Kirk becuase he'll move the GOP to be more liberal than the Dems.
There are two problems facing the IL GOP. One obvious problem is corrupt RINOS running the party. The other problem is in-fighting among conservative groups for the right to speak for all conservatives. The Salvi-Churchill feud is a prime example. As long as conservatives bicker amongst themselves, RINOs and Dems benefit.