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Angie — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 03:35:04 -0000

Me again.

Re: "TopinkaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s biggest weakness is that she thinks what people want in a Governor is a 'genuine person' who gruffly says the first think that comes into her brain, doesnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t care if everybody knows she shops at the Salvation Army, and has a lasse faire attitude toward her appearance."

Personally, she looks like someone who might care more about Illinois than her hair (unlike Rod, who must fuss over his more than Bon Jovi does his).

"If judy would tone down the clown hair and make-up, stick to her campaignÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s talking points, and try to smile for a few months, she might make up ground."

I agree she needs a serious makeover, but thank God this isn't Helen Thomas running (I'm still laughing at Tony Snow telling Thomas to stop "heckling the teacher" here).

"They wonÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t admit it, but 30% of voters pick the candidate they least mind listening to on the radio or seeing on t.v. That killed Gore, Kerry, Dole and Bush 41."

30% of voters are idiots? No, I agree that it does make you cringe when you have to look upon Kerry. He reminds me of Lurch from the Addams Family...even after the Botox.

But please! Let's all get over vanity and realize that Rod, who got all chummy with a top aide to the head bigot of the Nation of Islam, is just behaving like a reckless, lax about security, well-dressed pretty boy who cares more about his hair than the sorry state of the Illinois economy.

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Angie — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 03:25:08 -0000

Re: "If thereÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s one thing people hate, itÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s hypocricy, and TopinkaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s taken it to new heights."

So hold your nose and vote for her anyways. Rod has appointed people connected to Nation of Islam's head bigot, for crying out loud. The nice Minister (yes, I'm being sarcastic) once went on a global tour to visit all of the sitting dictators of the world.

You don't like Judy for "hypocricy" (check the spelling on that, lest you appear to have graduated from a Chicago Public School), but Rod is appointing people who were top aides to dictator-loving lunatics to his hate crimes panel.

"And come on Angie, get real. Women are more likely to be the most embarrassed by Topinka."

I'd do something else with the hair, to be honest (like grow it already), but I want Rod OUT. He's screwed up Illinois too much. Just get him out out out.

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T$ — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 07:55:04 -0000

"she did not rule out a tax increase..."

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steve — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:54:40 -0000

When did JBT say she was going to raise the income tax? Politely, I must have missed that. To the point, I don't believe she ever said it. Someone needs to show us a cite, or stop telling fibs.

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Disgusted — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 22:53:58 -0000

If people are concerned about Iraq, national security and the economy, then they should be giving the governor a wide birth. He knows less than nothing about the first two and he has ruined the Illinois economy with his feel-good, accomplish nothing, non-funded excuses for programs. You can plan all you want, but if you have no follow-through, you're through.

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Yellow Dog Democrat — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 22:51:48 -0000

Is anybody from the Topinka campaign reading her un/favorables? Have you shown them to your candidate?

Topinka's biggest weakness is that she thinks what people want in a Governor is a "genuine person" who gruffly says the first think that comes into her brain, doesn't care if everybody knows she shops at the Salvation Army, and has a lasse faire attitude toward her appearance.

If judy would tone down the clown hair and make-up, stick to her campaign's talking points, and try to smile for a few months, she might make up ground.

They won't admit it, but 30% of voters pick the candidate they least mind listening to on the radio or seeing on t.v. That killed Gore, Kerry, Dole and Bush 41.

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BaarBacker — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 22:21:25 -0000

Come on JUDY......get those position papers done girlfriend, show some brilliance at how to bring in new revenue sources for the state.

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Anon — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:48:48 -0000

Appearently the pollster caught more state workers in their 500 person sample this time, and Topinka's numbers got a little uptic. But she's still getting clobbered. If there's one thing people hate, it's hypocricy, and Topinka's taken it to new heights.

And come on Angie, get real. Women are more likely to be the most embarrassed by Topinka.

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Angie — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:01:35 -0000

Judy doesn't need to blow a ton of money on negative attack ads like Rod has done.

She is showing herself to be quite prudent in her conservation of funds until closer to the election when all of those dippy undecided voters (how much corruption from the incumbent do you NEED to make up your mind?) will start paying some real attention.

Think about it. You know your GOP base will back you, and you know that centrist Democrats aren't thrilled with Blago being known as "Public Official A," so who's left? The undecided voters.

Not an expert on this stuff at all, but it would seem wise for her to work smarter and not harder by conserving her money to get her message out closer to election time. Meanwhile, Rod has wasted money on the same negative attack ads that kept running over and over, ad nauseam, and he could very well have saved some of that money for later in the campaign. He's got plenty! Why waste it just because it is there? Not very prudent of him in my opinion.

I think the gap will close and Judy will take the lead when all of the female voters who are still swooning over the pretty-guy's perfect hair wake up and realize that this specimen of so-called "testicular virility" needs to pay more attention to the books and not his looks when it comes to the Illinois economy.

The redhead is coming to get ya, Rod.

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Minion — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 19:56:15 -0000

Rod, Blah...Judy, about the same.

At least when I listen to Judy she sounds sincere. I can't say the same thing for Rod. Rod always sounds disingenuous and will change his story as it suits him.

If this lifelong Dem votes for Rod, the only reason will be so the Dems can have a clear shot at the 2010 remap. That's it.

All former staffers know he never was interested in policy. Only himself. That's not totally bad, but this guy takes it to such a level that it makes me sick. Its all about him. Rod and no one else. No loyality. Its all Rod's ego. That'w why he has not been able to move up in the polls.

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Anon — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 18:56:37 -0000

Blago's war chest will soon wrap this up.

But the debates will clinch it for Blago when Topinka's wackiness is on public display again. Her own mouth is her own worst enemy. She's not up to the job and it's pretty obvious to anyone but the most frothy Blago haters.

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BuckTurgidson — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 18:22:32 -0000

ChicagoDem, I have to assume that post is satire. Because as political analysis, it's pretty good satire.

"You canÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t win the election without winning downstate..."

Lee, how do you figure that? How do you explain Kerry's IL win, for starters? It sure as heck didn't come from downstate.

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Rich Miller — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 18:00:45 -0000

VanillaMan, you're stealing my best material. lol

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'non — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:58:40 -0000

YDD,

Whitney still has to get on the ballot for Rasmussen, or any other pollster, to appear with Rod and Judy. And the Dems aren't behaving in a way that I would consider very fair or democratic (and those cynics who say that's just the hardball nature of politics -- screw that -- it shows a lack of confidence, class, trust and integrity in the system). The Dems have chosen to tie up things for the Greens at the State Board of Elections, which will likely set back the Greens until the end of August, when the Board has to make their decision.

Even then, assuming Whitney (or anybody else) is included on a poll, they still need to reach a 5 to 10 percent polling threshold to be invited to a debate, according to at least two sponsor guidelines of which I'm aware. A recent SurveyUSA poll (released on 7/25) found that 17 percent of those polled put "other" as an alternative to Rod and Judy. It would be really interesting to see how an actual name, such as Whitney's, would register in a poll. Even then, look what happened to Cal Skinner in 2002. Ryan and Blago refused to be in a League of Women Voter's debate because they invited him to the table. What kind of message does that send to debate sponsors, not to mention voters? And still some wonder why people are fed up with politics and politicians ...

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Bill Baar — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:54:42 -0000

I can't think of what she's said or done to make her numbers go up.

It has to be all the speculation about indictments.

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Ashur Odishoo — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:54:17 -0000

If Blago has been running $800,000 a week and Judy has been doing very little, then I think Judy can be ecstatic to only be done 8 points.

She really hasn't started yet. If Blago couldn't build up a 30+ lead with millions of dollars, than he is going to have problems in the homestretch.

Ashur Odishoo
Candidate
State Representative 11th District

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VanillaMan — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:52:18 -0000

This reminds me of those great old sci-fi b/w movies about zombies. Rod is backed into a corner, sweaty and panicked, shooting at a zombie that his bullets just can't seem to stop - moving closer, closer and CLOSER!

Rod's numbers show he is cornered. It will take more time yet to see if Topinka's zombie will catch up by November. As soon as they start spending what little money they have - it should.

Oh, and by the way, in that movie - as soon as Rod runs out of bullets - Fitzgerald's mummy hand appears from behind Rod and grabs him by the head as Blagojevich screams.

More popcorn anyone?

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paper bag over my head — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:41:41 -0000

Are we seeing any affect from the federal investigations yet, or are people not that tuned in, or does federal investigation and government official just seem to go hand in hand in Illinois? Is anyone polling to see what happens when a third party jumps in?

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MIDSTATE — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:40:42 -0000

B Hicks = skewed

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ChicagoDem — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:34:24 -0000

You mean to tell me all those negative ads the Governor ran in the spring against JBT only got him a 3 point increase from February. The ads actually helped JBT; she gained 1 point! And now Silverback is yet recommending another "attack buy closer to election day! "to put the nail in JBT's coffin? wow!...NEGATIVE ADS DON'T WORK! Especially when the candidate making he buy is a bit shady in character.

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Jeff — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:30:29 -0000

I bet Topinka would pick up at least 6-10% easily if she showed a little more support to the conservatives of her party. Bill Brady has shown his support, but how many of his supporters actually support Topinka? Jim Oberweis has voiced his support for Topinka, but how many of his supporters would vote for Topinka?

I would safely say that if the Protect Marriage Referendum doesn't get on the ballot, that conservatives don't really have a reason to come out on election day. This could be a bad sign for ALL republican races in the state.

I know several conservatives that have tried to get in contact with the Topinka Campaign, end up having to leave a message and calls aren't returned. When it comes to getting support (especially this early in the game), I'd say it's best to call these people back (hire interns if you must!). It's not like they are running TV Ads, doing Literature Blitzs, Parades everyday, etc etc... I'd say someone in the top of the Topinka campaign could return some phone calls even if it's just doing it to be respectful.

The Topinka campaign can't afford to alienate ANYONE especially a large portion of her own party.

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Lee — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:29:32 -0000

You can't win the election without winning downstate and at this point all polls show Rod and Judy even below Bloomington. If Rod has to spend money downstate, it really hurts his campaign strategy. Very expensive to run a media campaign and he has little support from elected officials, who will want to be on the same podium with him. Judy was just in the Metro East area again today. Second time in two weeks and she is getting good press coverage.

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HoosierDaddy — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:28:16 -0000

I wonder if that question about the important issues was an open ended question or a multiple choice question. If it was open ended, I would have expected that corruption or crooked [deleted by moderator] in government or somesuch would have polled above 20 percent.

The number in the Rasmussen poll this week are probably closer to reality than Blago's own wishful polling. I attended a very successful Judy fundraiser downstate. What surprised me was the number of locally prominent Dems in our area who showed up at the Judy event, some with (large) checks.

The anger at Blago in this part of the state rivals the anger at Bush up north.

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Lovie's Leather — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:17:28 -0000

I can't help but say that this race still leans-democratic. I mean, up 8 points in the polls is what I would classify as "Leans-Democrat." But the word "leans" means very little. The gov is certainly not safe... but he is not toast either.

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BuckTurgidson — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:10:41 -0000

"trying-without success-to achieve some significant separation from JBT."

They've polled this every month but one since January. In that time, the numbers have flipped, from Topinka up eleven, to Blagojevich up eight. By my math, that's a nineteen-point swing.

How exactly do you define success. By party, I'm guessing.