Reply #5: Is Alan Keyes an embarrassment?

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Seriously though, I think that Ryan's investigation during the campaign season would have different effects depending on the race. For example, if we are talking about statewide elections, I think it will hurt the Republicans alot. Ryan (as far as I know) never held a congressional office, or at least if he did, it was quite some time ago. People think of the Illinois Republicans being corrupt, they don't want them running the state. However, I don't think Ryan's case so much would hurt Ray LaHood if he does indeed decide to run for governor. LaHood was in Congress the whole time, he never worked with Ryan, or should I say, never worked under Ryan officially. The more and more I think about a LaHood governor run, the more and more it makes sense for Republicans. Topinka would be toast because of the fact that she worked under Ryan IMO. Especially if we fan the flames of people thinking that she picked Alan Keyes to come to the state.

I don't think congressional races will be hurt as much. They aren't necessarily involved in the corruption. I don't tie them closely at least. That could be because I get so involved in politics though. I see a clear difference between Obama and Blago, between Topinka and Hyde. Other people probably blur it and think a politician is a politician.

To summarize, I think Ryan's case will help us ensure another 4 years of Democratic rule unless all of the Illinois Congressional Republicans run for statewide office.