Del Ali

The issues that are important to voters (in Illinois) are Democratic issues. If the Republicans want to win back the read more

The issues that are important to voters (in Illinois) are Democratic issues. If the Republicans want to win back the Governor's Mansion, they really have to put up a Jim Edgar-type candidate, a moderate.

The administration's agenda just doesn't resonate in Illinois.

The administration's agenda just doesn't resonate in Illinois.

It's a good thing he's not still in office. You almost feel sorry for the guy.

It's a good thing he's not still in office. You almost feel sorry for the guy.

I'm not saying he's going to get a pass. If the state economy is in the hole his entire term, read more

I'm not saying he's going to get a pass. If the state economy is in the hole his entire term, that's going to be an albatross. Any kind of honeymoon he had is gone. It's the same old typical politician, I think, that's how a lot of that anger is going to be seen.

He's alienated most of the state; he's alienated most of the voters.

He's alienated most of the state; he's alienated most of the voters.