Republicans in Illinois have had a rough time. Before the Illinois elections 2014, democrats had ruled the office of the governor and all offices of the legislature. When 2014 elections were almost new legislature maps were drawn that favored democratic candidates. The new legislative maps made it increasingly difficult for Republicans to get back their positions in the Senate or state House for more than a decade.
These made Illinois Republicans eye more the 2014 elections for their governors. They saw it has an opportunity to ensure balance of power again in Springfield. It was also the quickest step the party could take so as to remain relevant in the country. The party is aiming more on getting governor. Pat Quinn, into the government. The figure on whom responsibility for Illinois will be pinned. They believe he will bring a solution to the increasing taxes, billions of unpaid bills, high rate of unemployment and the high credit rating in the state.
The Republican has been extremely aggressive in the recent campaigns. The chairperson of the party, Jack Dorgan recently stated that the main aim of the party is to clinch the governorship. He has great confidence in the party and even termed it as the needed economic driver for things to turn around in the state. The question that lingers is whether indeed they will foster development. The chairman has assured the supporters there is no need for worries, they should remain calm and see the state take another direction economically.
As the polls approach there has been increased disagreements among members of the party. The party has not agreed on which candidate among the four vying is best for the position. Republicans have said a lot concerning Quinn and is ability to govern. However political analysts argue that the figure is tireless on the political trail. They say that Quinn is coming loose to major legislative victories.
The nominations of the party election have created tension. Paul Green a director and professor at the University of Politics at Roosevelt says Pat Quinn is ranking high in the political arena and is power as a campaigner cannot be underestimated anymore. However it is not possible to predict fully at the moment the candidate that will win the nominations.
The few weeks before Republican primary March 18, the vying candidates had to convince voters that they will win the elections come November. These candidates include Kirk Dillard, Bill Brady, Treasurer Dan Rutherford and Bruce Rauner a businessman.
Brady who beat Quinn with about thirty thousand votes in 2010 claims to be the best candidate for the seat because he has the experience of the same position. Bloomington a businessman views Quinn as the most vulnerable contestant because he has recognition in the public which is an important tool for one to win statewide.
Rutherford of Chenoa states he has made it before and he will win again. He is among the few candidates who have won statewide; he received more than two million votes in previous election where he won the position of state treasurer. He refers to his service in Illinois Senate and House as the leadership that is required to turn the state around.
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