Over on his long-standing (longest standing?!?) blog on the Tribune's site, Eric Zorn wraps up the Tribune's lead political story with a nice neat bow in his headline:
Rauner lapping GOP field -- Tribune pollZorn goes on to point out the 2:1 margin was about the same as last month. The Dan Rutherford storyline - with his former employee - certainly isn't helping him gain ground, but maybe Kirk Dillard can make it a race? To do that? He needs an influx of cash, we thinks.... Why? Because Rauner is going to make himself hard to hit. See exhibit A: Illinois Review reports that Bruce Rauner skipped a debate last night. Running out the clock isn't easy, but if Rauner's campaign thus far is any indication, he's up for the challenge. Look! Coach is calling the '4 corners'.