[Dave W]

Well, considering he isn't even a resident of the state, I am sure that won't be an issue with the voters. Horrible decision.

Yes, I know state law says he only needs to be a resident as of election day, but a candidate only gets a certain number of elections to be considered credible. Keyes has run for senator from Maryland, presidential candidate and now senator from Illinois while being a Maryland resident.

Keyes needs to run for a state house or state senate seat first and then try for higher office.

I wish him well, but at most he will receive 30% of the vote. Think about it, how many candidates have you voted for that are not residents from the jurisdiction they are running for?

[mewzilla]

Even Keyes has said he doesn't like the idea of parachuting into the state. I say let the voters decide. If he's what they want, and I'd vote for him, they should have him.

Keyes will make mincemeat out of Obama.

[tame]

a candidate only gets a certain number of elections to be considered credible.

I tend to agree with you IN PART. WHich is to say, Keyes would do much better running in a conservative state. But remember that Lincoln himself, interestingly enough, lost some a few elections (including congressional elections) before making something of himself.

[Antoninus]

I wish him well, but at most he will receive 30% of the vote. Think about it, how many candidates have you voted for that are not residents from the jurisdiction they are running for?

I live in NJ. I'd PREFER to vote for someone who came in from out of state. I'm convinced every politician here is corrupt.

[RockinRight]

Think about it, how many candidates have you voted for that are not residents from the jurisdiction they are running for?

None. However, Alan Keyes hasn't run on my ballot. If he moved to Ohio today and ran I'd vote for him in a heartbeat.