Clearly the divisive primary contest within the Republican Party was a major factor in our victory. Conservatives almost always consider a moderate Republican the lesser of two evils. For moderate Republicans, however, the choice is not that clear-cut. Once Bordonaro got the GOP nomination, a lot of Firestone supporters announced for Capps. He should watch Congress.
Moderates oppose abortion restrictions.
They like the United Nations. Apparently he hasn't met many moderates in his own party. Now Republicans are giving Democrats another opportunity in Illinois. Two years ago, Illinois Republicans nominated conservative insurgent Al Salvi over the Establishment candidate, Lt. Gov. Bob Kustra, for the Senate. Moderate Republicans defected and helped elect Democrat Richard J. Durbin.