A poll conducted by Chicago’s Glengariff Group shows that the Republicans are slightly leading in the Illinois gubernatorial race, regardless of whether African-American State Senator James Meeks enters the race. The poll included 600 voters and was not commissioned by any candidate. The results with Meeks included are: Topinka (Republican) 40%, Blagojevich (Democrat) 38%, Meeks 7%. Without Meeks, the results are: 44% Topinka, 41% Blagojevich.