McCain's Illinois Co-Chair Knows 'Political Realities'

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Chicago Public Radio   |   November 3, 2008 12:40 PM



Recent polls show Barack Obama with a 20-30 point lead over John McCain in Illinois. But state Representative Jim Durkin is hopeful the race will narrow significantly by Election Day. Durkin co-chairs McCain's Illinois campaign.

DURKIN: I know the political realities of this state. If we can get it between 8 and 10 points, I think it'll reflect incredibly on the McCain campaign in the United States.

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Recent polls show Barack Obama with a 20-30 point lead over John McCain in Illinois. But state Representative Jim Durkin is hopeful the race will narrow significantly by Election Day. Durkin co-chair...
Recent polls show Barack Obama with a 20-30 point lead over John McCain in Illinois. But state Representative Jim Durkin is hopeful the race will narrow significantly by Election Day. Durkin co-chair...
 
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Good luck GOP you look like a 747 with no engines

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:20 PM on 11/03/2008

john flying no less...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:14 PM on 11/03/2008
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"If we can get it between 8 and 10 points, I think it'll reflect incredibly on the McCain campaign in the United States."

Is that before or after you include the 5% of voters who the Republicans inevitably manage to suppress?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:29 PM on 11/03/2008
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