Here's Your Hate, What's Your Hurry?

Illinois Republicans are paying the ultimate price for nominating Alan Keyes as their senate candidate. Keyes is threatening to stay.

Keyes finally addressed supporters after Obama's televised speech was over, but the Republican did not formally concede. Waving his arms for emphasis, Keyes quoted from a biblical passage which talked of people "wandering off into myths."

"We have not wandered from the way," Keyes said as he launched into a repeat of campaign attacks on Obama for supporting abortion rights and refusing to back a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage.

His supporters cheered when he vowed to remain in Illinois and continue to fight to rebuild the Republican Party along conservative ideals.

The final tally: Senator-elect Barack Obama (D): 3,524,702; Lunatic Alan Keyes (R): 1,371,882. Keyes' margin of defeat is a record in the history of Illinois Senate races.

Friendly advice to the Illinois G.O.P.: Cut Keyes off without a dime. If he demands payment to go away, get it in writing before agreeing.