I don’t think I’ve ever seen a sitting Senator poll this low:
Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) is drawing digits in a primary with two other candidates, according to a new poll.
The Zogby poll, conducted for the Independent Insurasingle nce Agents of Illinois, suggests the question of whether or not Burris seeks a full term in the Senate in 2010 is largely inconsequential, because he stands almost no chance of winning it.
The poll matched him with two statewide officeholders – Treasurer Alex Giannoulias and Comptroller Dan Hynes. Giannoulias led Hynes narrowly, 28-27, with Burris at just 5 percent.
Giannoulias is the only Democrat officially in the race. Former Commerce Secretary William Daley (D) is also looking closely at it, as is Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.).
Democrats bad nightmare: a long primary fight between Burris and other Democrats repeatedly bringing up Blagojevich and the general corruption of Illinios, led by Democrats.
Democrats worst nightmare: a long primary fight where Burris emerges as the Democrat nominee, thus leading to Democrat meltdown in November of 2010.
As for me – as a GOPer I fully support Senator Burris’ clinging to office like old chewing gum on the bottom of a chair and fighting as hard as he can for the Democratic nomination. If Burris/Blagojevich causes Democrats in Illinois to crash and burn, it will be simply justice being done to that corrupt gang which has afflicted Illinois for far too long.
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