This is not exactly the prime forum to engage in political debate, but you started it.  And, people like yourself really fry me.

"a great Anerican that will help Illinois get out of the mess that the socialist Democrats got us in to over the last 70 years"

You really have oversized blinders on.  America is a socialist country, as is any working society (recognize the same root word?).  Why do you think we were all required to take "Social Studies" in school?  Without social programs, there would be no towns, counties, states, schools, postal system, law enforcement, fire departments, roads, bridges, etc. etc. etc.

And, you're also leaving out the reality that Republicans controlled our state legislature, and governorship, for 30-40 of the past 70 years.

Then, almost as though on cue, you toss in God, as if that's got anything to do with governance.

You come across as a typical conservative -- ignoring facts while spewing emotional rhetoric.  I wonder... how much have you given in service to your fellow man and/or Country?