This in today's Times (UK)- over there where they've still got real journalists and newspapers... ones who actually report the news, too- how 'bout that:
...Gordy’s (barbers on the South Side of Chicago) is the gathering place in this rundown, mainly black district. The chief topic of conversation is President Barack Obama, who started his political career as a community organiser in the area and whose wife, Michelle, grew up nearby.
(Owner Clemon Clay) has watched his clients go from soaring enthusiasm to deep disillusion. Republicans, scenting blood after their stunning victory in liberal Massachusetts, have set their sights on Obama’s former Senate seat...
His colleague Sam is less understanding. “I don’t think he done nothing, the situation’s got worse and worse for me,” he complained. “His slogan was change but now he’s saying change is not just up to me. Well, that wasn’t what he said in the elections.”...
Even here in Obama heartland, one customer said he would vote Republican while others may not vote at all.
The primaries to choose the candidates for November’s elections take place on Tuesday and the Brown victory has given the Republicans an unexpected boost even though they hold no statewide offices in Illinois.
“Illinois is next,” said Pat Brady, chairman of the state Republican party. “The political environment is worse here for Democrats than it was in Massachusetts.”...
Remember when Dick Morris and others said a Brown victory would mean the GOP could win anytime, anywhere... ?
They were right...
More at ►Times Online
►Gateway Pundit has the latest on Illinois GOP
gubernatorial hopeful Adam Andrzejewski's recent
surge in the polls -here-