The event has been planned previously to the Senate speculation and had nothing to do with Ditka originally. Ditka will appear and Tom Cross will throw his support behind him, but this does not mean Ditka is necessarily in the race, though obviously it means he is seriously considering it.
UPDATE: Here’s the info from Draft Ditka
HOT: Ditka Confirmed to Attend HRO Event
DraftDitka.com is proud to announce that Coach Mike Ditka is set to appear at the House Republican Organization Fundraiser at Navy Pier.
Press Event/Media Availability is set for 6:30 P.M.
House GOP Leader Tom Cross, HRO Chairman Skip Saviano and Deputy House Leader Brent Hassert are set to endorse a Ditka Candidacy.
I still think the GOP ought to take an equally serious look at the Incredible Hulk.
Developing story
The latest: Barack Obama will be giving the keynote at the Dem convention in Boston. It’s obviously a huge boost for him, and surely brings a feeling of validation to those of us who’ve been saying he’s hot stuff all along. It’s a chance for him to soa…
Are there any available polls on a Ditka vs. Obama race? Or even Ditka’s approval ratings among Republicans?