In the Illinois campaign for the U.S. Senate, Democrat Barack Obama leads Republican Jack Ryan 48% to 40%. The survey was conducted for the Daily Southtown.

A survey released yesterday showed that John Kerry leads George W. Bush in Illinois 48% to 43%.If Ralph Nader is added to the mix, Kerry maintains a five point lead, 46% to 41%

Fifty-one percent (51%) have a favorable opinion of Ryan while 36% hold an unfavorable view. For Obama, those numbers are 48% favorable and 37% unfavorable.

Governor Rod Blagojevich (D) is viewed favorably by 47% of voters and unfavorably by 49%.

Ryan leads 47% to 43% among Illinois Investors. Obama leads 54% to 31% among those who do not invest.

Forty-four percent (44%) believe the Iraqi prisoner abuse reflects isolated events, while 36% believe such incidents are fairly widespread. Also, 58% of Illinois voters believe that Defense Secretary Rumsfeld should not resign. These numbers are similar to the national figures on the topic.