· Skinner: “The Republican National Convention has again been set too late—Sept. 1st through 4th–for the next GOP presidential nominee to be placed on the Illinois ballot without changing state law.”

· Ryan can’t get an answer:

RMMF: “Mr. Speaker am I safe to buy tickets for the Blue & Gold game on April 22nd?”

Speaker: (walking up the stairs) “It should be a good game!”

RMMF: “I know, that’s why I want to go. But will I be safe getting tickets with session?”

Speaker: (smiling) “I don’t know?”

· Royko at the Goat

· Random thoughts during the jury waiting game

· Friday Beer Blogging: Back to Basics Edition

· “Maybe a forced time-out might be in order.”

· “The nomination of social liberal Judy Baar Topinka by the Illinois Republican Party for Governor last month will provide a case study as to why the national GOP must avoid a pro-choice nominee for President in 2008.”

· Doug Wilson Is A Stud

· “We hate to burst the bubble of those who are hoping Senator James Meeks will put together a third party bid for governor, but folks, he’s not running.”

· More on the Mass Health Insurance Plan

· Peoria Pundit: Are ethanol cars really better for the environment? They certainly aren’t good for Peoria’s budget