A fresh Chicago Tribune poll shows Congressman Mark Kirk (R) and State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (D) tied at 34 percent apiece.  That leaves quite a few undecided voters (22 percent, in fact), which isn't entirely surprising, given the nastiness of the race and the glaring flaws of each candidate.

Flaws, you say?  Kirk's been dogged by resume embellishment issues, and here's virtually all you need to know about his failed mob banker opponent:



Plus: Big Government and the Weekly Standard are wondering if Giannoulias is a draft-dodger....in Greece.  Hmmm.