[Cowboy Bob]

Jones, who is black, would fulfill the desire of politicians who want to see an African American replace Obama, the only black member of the Senate.

What about the desire of the people of the State of Illinois? Why don't they just take a poll? After all, aren't polls more accurate than elections... /sarc

[Verginius Rufus]

The governor could pick the runner-up in the 2004 election, who is also black.