The GOP primary is March 18.
Illinois is one of the bluest states in the country, but disgust with the mismanagement and corrupt leadership by Democrats, who have complete control of the legislature, and Governor’s mansion, has opened the door to a GOP victory over sitting Governor Pat Quinn, who barely survived in 2010. All 4 major GOP contenders for the Governors nomination currently lead Quinn by solid margins in head to head contests.More...
The bigger surprise is that incumbent Senator Dick Durbin is not a shoo-in for re-election, as he has been in prior races. There is also disgust with Washington politicians in Illinois, and despite some lingering home state affection for President Obama, Durbin is the kind of career politician who is increasingly out of favor. It would be hard to identify any policy position Durbin has taken that was not first cleared with President Obama. He is Harry Reid's second-in-command, and behaves like Reid, as a loyal toady for the President.
Two candidates are competing for the GOP nomination to run against Durbin. Jim Oberweis, who has run and lost in statewide races for many years, is trying once more to use his money and name identification to secure the nomination and then face near certain general election defeat. His primary opponent is Doug Truax, a West Point graduate, Army captain, and small business owner, who would offer a great contrast to Durbin.
If there were ever an easy choice for Republicans in a primary fight, this is it. Truax has the potential to deliver another Senate seat to the GOP, particularly if a wave election happens, as now seems quite possible.Click here to "Like" the Truax Facebook page. To follow Truax on Twitter click here.
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ILSen: Chicago Tribune endorses Doug Truax
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