A few general thoughts on the upcoming election.
-- Think Mike Frerichs has worn out the 'tough independent auditor' phrase yet? His ads have become so bland and so repetitive that most people just tune them out. At this point either he changes his approach or he might as well stop running them. He needs to find another message that will resonate with voters. (And 'tough independent auditor' is in about the same category as 'wild and crazy librarian.'
-- Meanwhile, Judy Meyers' ads have become so negative and are attacking in such a foul manner that it's becoming increasingly obvious that hers is a desperate campaign trying to make up a lot of ground in any way possible. They'd have to be trailing badly to resort to such tactics. One listener, upon hearing one of Meyers more odious attack ads, commented to me 'is there an honest Republican anywhere in Illinois?' Sadly, I had to say 'No.' Doubt there is more than one honest Democrat left in the state either.
-- Is Tim Johnson actually running, or just expecting to be carried by his incumbency?
-- Still haven't heard much about the alleged county board elections. Not even too sure which district I'm in. Not sure it matters.
And so it goes.
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Tim Johnson does not seem to be running. He's raised less in individual contributions than David Gill and, even with PAC money, is barely ahead. His web site still links to Bush-Cheney '04 (which no longer exists) and the Federation of Illinois Young Republicans (which is now a cartoon porn site).
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