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What the Heck has Happened to Illinois Republicans?
From 1976 to 2002, Illinois Republicans ruled the governor's mansion in Illinois. What has happened since?
From 1976 to 2002, GOP gubernatorial candidates won SEVEN straight elections – with several of these races being Republican landslides. GOP candidates could count on solid margins from northwest and southwest Cook County townships; strong and massive margins in the five collar counties – especially DuPage — and consistent vote domination downstate.
However, in recent statewide contests, this geo-political electoral coalition has been seriously impaired.
Roosevelt University professor and WGN Radio Political Analyst Paul Green takes a look at what has happened to Illinois Republicans in recent years.
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