Illinois Senate

Illinois Senate Republican Roll Call

ArchPundit March 1, 2004 No Comments

1. Jack Ryan–stunningly avoiding any sort of critical view by the press. For a guy with no history in public life this is astonishing–same with Hull until the divorce story hit.

2. Oberweis–but heading down. Nativism isn’t even selling at the Leader. Angry commercials in a crowded field don’t target anyone specific and bring down your own numbers. But I still want my ice cream for life.

3. McKenna–has papered over some problems with social conservatives, but can’t seem to get much traction. Favorite of the combine crowd in this field, but again, an unknown quantity. Would make deals and bring home the pork.

4. Rauschenberger–the travesty of the cycle so far. Along with Obama the most experienced and thoughtful candidates out there. Don’t get me wrong, I disagree with him on most issues, but he is a quality guy and a quality candidate. That such a serious candidate has this hard of a time getting attention is just wrong.

5. Borling–nice guy, no traction with social conservatives and in today’s Illinois Republican Party, that is the end.

6. Wright–no traction–try running and winning a state lege seat. Social conservatives like you.

7. Kathuria–It would appear the Trib article saying he was full of himself was true in this campaign as well. Go back and update the resume.

Illinois Senate Democratic Roll Call

ArchPundit March 1, 2004 1 Comment

Pre Endorsement edition!

1. Obama–good week. Took the lead in some polls and is receiving good press all around.

2. Hull– A hullava week, but still not in that bad of a spot. Should have released the records early, but hey, they all make that mistake. Records show a bad relationship, but a divorce tells us that already. One case of violent behavior is appalling, but not a pattern. Biggest problem–it took him off message when he should have been running around touting himself as the frontrunner. Remember, has millions and isn’t afraid to use it.

3. Hynes–Kass claims it is a low key strategy. I say he is being outgunned in free media by Obama and paid by Hull. Don’t underestimate the machine’s ability to turn out votes, but he needs to do something quickly or the downstate support is going to fade.

4. Chico–running a decent campaign, but simply not a high enough profile to win. Really is running on a lot of good ideas, but drowned out by the big three.

5. Pappas–And I thought Jim Ryan ran a bad campaign. Some suggest this is to raise her profile for a run at Cook County Board President. If that is the case, this campaign is so bad it might hurt those chances.

6. Skinner–spirited, but just not going anywhere. Run for the state house Nancy.

7. Washington–that is a helleva way to kill one’s political career.

Roll Call Comment Period

ArchPundit February 27, 2004 3 Comments

It’s been a busy week–comment on who you think is up and who is down. Roll call won’t be up until the evening. Use the comments below for both Republicans and Democrats.