Illinois GOP Candidates Debate

Last night apparently all the candidates debated before the Tribune editorial board, then JB Topinka ditched the group, who continued on to a debate broadcast on some public television stations.

The Tribune story covered both debates here.

This was notable:

During a particularly testy exchange, Brady pointed out the Federal Election Commission has an open investigation into Oberweis' 2004 campaign committee for U.S. Senate, and that the State Board of Elections has fined two political action committees run by Jack Roeser of Carpentersville. Roeser has donated more than $185,000 to Oberweis' campaign, making him the 59-year-old Aurora businessman's largest contributor.

"You are tied to someone who is a deadbeat in the eyes of the State Board of Elections," Brady said, staring at Oberweis. "Do you deny that?"

Oberweis called Brady's comments a "low blow" and said Roeser is only interested in "clean government." While he explained that Roeser is appealing the fines, Brady interrupted, causing Oberweis to shout, "May I finish, Bill.... You've interrupted me three times now."