Lech Walesa Endorses Republican for Illinois Governor

Big Government ^ | 01.25.2010 – | by Publius

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In an exclusive, Big Government has obtained a letter addressed by Nobel Prize Winner and anti-Communist hero Lech Walesa to the people of Illinois, endorsing Adam Andrzejewski, Republican candidate for Governor.

Mr. Walesa will be in Chicago this week to campaign for Mr. Andrzejewski. The primary election is Tuesday, February 2nd. The endorsement from Walesa may actually mean something to Illinois voters. Illinois is home not only to a large number of Polish-Americans, but a large number of voters from throughout Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.

There is no clear frontrunner in the crowded field of candidates. Most of those in the race have deep ties to the Illinois Republican establishment, which isn’t the best qualification in the current climate. In the closing days of the campaign, the race seems wide-open.

Big Government has also learned that several tea party organizations, both in Illinois and out of state, are mobilizing their members behind Andrzejewski. This could be one to watch next week.

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It might help if you read the article and the thread first.

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I gave my opinion. There is a debate on WLS right now. Dan just answered one of the questions about how they would work with Mike Madigan. He said four will try to “work” with him, one will pretend he doesn’t exist. He will try to form coalitions to work against him, such as working with Rev. Meeks for school choice. I don’t know him, I don’t work in Springfield. I attended the gubernatorial debate in Homer Twnshp. and felt he emerged as the best candidate. JMO

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Election 2010: Illinois Republican Primary for Governor It doesn't look good for conservative candidates. If we only could have a conservative primary, then the Republican primary.

Andy McKenna         20%
Jim Ryan             16%
Kirk Dillard         13%
Bill Brady           11%
Adam Andrzejewski    11%
Dan Proft             8%
Some other candidate  4%
Not sure             17% 

From Rasmussen: http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/illinois/election_2010_illinois_republican_primary_for_governor