M Ted, I am from chicago, which is highly democratic and so is basically the whole state.   However, up until current Gov Blagovich, the state had been run by Republican governors for the last 20 years.

Blago is currently treading on thin ice, with the only Republican to currently hold statwide off, Treasurer Judy Topinka, the front runner. so far she gets my vote because of integrity.

The misconception is that I am a Republican. I am not. I am a true independent.

I will vote for the best candidate, based on the issues, based on my perception of integrity of the candidate. Yes, I voted for Durkin, but I am sorry I did. His integrity is not there. yes, I voted for Bush, but would have been sorrier if I voted for Kerry.