Picking a senator  

The Democratic candidates for IL's open senate seat had a lively debate tonight (the GOP candidates debated too, and it's worth noting that they rated Chicago's ABC affiliate while the Dems had to make do with public television). I thought Barack Obama and Dan Hynes both looked good, but especially Obama, whom I've supported from the start. Polls show him leading now, after endorsements from the Trib and the Sun-Times, although voter turnout is a big question mark.

By the way, check out newcomer polis for great coverage of the local scene. And: old hand Archpundit has a new location/look...