Illinois Governor Race

There are just three weeks to go until primary day in Illinois. We have several races on the Democrat side (Gov. and Treasurer) but the real interest seems to be who will win the Rethug knod to take on G-Rod for Governor.

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A new Rasmussen poll now shows that Blagojevich leads Topinka 42% to 36%. He leads businessman Jim Oberweis 49% to 37%, leads businessman Ron Gidwitz 47% to 33%, and leads State Senator Bill Brady 47% to 29%. Though the governor is faring better, too many voters are leery of him for political comfort. Only 37% view him favorably, while an outsized 53% view him unfavorably. As for the job Blagojevich is doing, only 38% approve; 59% disapprove. Topinka, currently seen as the frontrunner for the GOP nomination, is viewed favorably by only 37%. Forty-one percent (41%) view her unfavorably-an 11-point jump since our last survey. That may be the result of sniping from the other Republicans. About the same percentage, 36%, view Oberweis favorably, with 37% viewing him unfavorably and 28% not sure. Gidwitz and Brady are thus far known by even fewer voters. Last month, Gidwitz and G-Rod were tied at 40% and he led Oberweis 43-39. It's hard to think that Rod can pull this one out with all his troubles, but maybe he can. I must admit he is not my favorite but is better than what the other side is offering, at least what I have seen of them thus far. Edwin Eisendrath is opposing Rod in the primary but should only get about 25-30 percent of the vote (my guess). There are other races, 6th CD, but I am well South of there and can't really comment on what is happening.