Democrats Could Lose Obama, Biden Senate Seats

I couldn't agree more with some of the other comments when they say that Kirk is foaming at the mouth at a possible showdown with a scandal ridden Giannoulias, but unfortunately we will run into the same problem with either Hoffman or Jackson. Jackson, clearly an empty suit, just isn't ready for prime time. If Sarah Palin had an African-American, democrat doppleganger it would be Jackson. Hoffman is a wolf in sheeps clothing. After clerking for Rehnquist and working for a Pro-Life, faux Democratic Senator, progressives in Illinois are already saying they will stage a sit-in and vote green. Kirk has as many ways to tie Giannoulias, Hoffman and Jackson to the embarassing Chicago political machine - and will. There is nothing to be won in Chicago, this race will be decided in Chicago suburbs, central and downstate areas. Kirk, a self-proclaimed moderate, is a slick politician that will have to beaten based on his poor policy choices and shallow ideas on how to revive Illinois' and the American economy. If Democrats don't want the summer and fall to be a highlight real of their greatest embarrassments, then it's time to look for someone new, with a fresh perspective and untainted background.

Having said that, it's time for Democrats to go back to the drawing board while there is still time and take a look at Jacob Meister. Meister, a progressive Democrat, has comprehensive plans to bring manufacturing back to Illinois, is strong on foreign policy and shares none of the nefarious associations the aformentioned candidates do. Kirk would be forced to run a substantive campaign on the merits of his arguments. Meister, a commerical lawyer with more than 20 years of experience working on behalf of small businesses, consumers and individuals fighting health insurance companies, understands financial regulation, economic development and trade issues that must be addressed if the U.S. has any interest in re-establishing ourselves as a global manufacuring power and climing out of this economic oubliette.

While Meister is still working to get his message out, publicized polling indicaters that Illinois Democrats and independents like what he has to say, and even more, Democrats in the burbs, downstate and central Illinois are ready to depart from the political machine that has left Illinois as the punchline to a thousand jokes nationwide. So before anyone jumps on the Hoffman train, remember that he has no experience creating jobs, building businesses or any clear understanding on American foreign policy. While a fine prosecutor, he is woefully out of his depth when we consider the monumental ecnoomic challenges that confront us today. Meister is the only candidate in the race prepared to deal with these problems, both in the short and long-term, on day one. Visit his website and decide for yourself - www.meisterforsenate.com.

Jordan of IL 12:38PM December 18, 2009