SPRINGFIELD — The state’s budget is in the tank. The voters are angry. And the Rod Blagojevich trial is starting all over again. It’s a great day to be a Republican in Illinois. Quoting one Illinois “poet,” state Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady told thousands of party faithful at the State Fair this opportunity is “Bleeping Golden!” A live band blasted the Twisted Sister song “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” as red, white and blue confetti was blasted into the air. A three-story American flag fluttered next to the stage in the summer heat. “Are you fired up?” U.S. Rep....