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.