From The Washington Times.

Adam Andrzejewski is not a household name. Yet.

He is facing stiff competition on Tuesday in the Illinois gubernatorial primary, one of six Republicans seeking the nomination. But Mr. Andrzejewski could have a sudden edge: He is buoyed support from regional "tea party" groups, who praise his "solid, core-conservative values."

Some last-minute, hearty endorsements have also ramped up the political currency of the 40-year-old businessman, who hasn't run for office before.

The candidate has garnered enthusiastic support from Lech Walesa, the former president of Poland, who declared, "I see in him a young Ronald Reagan."

Mr. Walesa journeyed all the way to Chicago to make his feelings known, telling a cheering crowd in Polish, via a translator, "I am convinced that he is right. But we live in times that people do not always listen to those that are right. And I only support a real victor. I like to win."

Fox News host Glenn Beck has also endorsed Mr. Andrzejewski, along with Rush Limbaugh - who gave him some immediate context.

"He is the Scott Brown of Illinois," Mr. Limbaugh said Monday.

One poll found that Mr. Andrzejewski's favorability rating jumped six points in the last week, landing him within grappling distance of the nomination with front-runner Andy McKenna.

"It has been amazing to gain the confidence of national - and international - leaders," Brian McDaniel, the candidate's spokesman, tells Inside the Beltway.