DISQUS

Vote Quimby! · 1 year ago

He is a defense attorney hired at the last minute by an unpredictable client in a heap of trouble....she expects manners, too?

Little Egypt · 1 year ago

I have yet to be impressed by Gensen. I think Blago could have done better with anyone else. But then again, there's an old saying, "you get what you pay for."

So ILL · 1 year ago

I think it is much ado about nothing that he said this. Even if the committee takes exception to his comments, it won't make them treat him with any less deference. That wouldn't be possible considering the fact that they act with such contempt towards him during the proceedings. To him, it probably is a stupid hearing and he wouldn't have much trouble explaining away his comment and moving forward using the argument that he believes the grounds for the hearings fall short of the standards they need to meet. It was a stupid thing to say, but probably not that big of a deal.

Cynic · 1 year ago

As much as I detest the Gov, I gotta give Round One of the Genson/Madigan spat to Genson. Absolutely brilliant comeback.

Collar Observer · 1 year ago

Genson is the right person to represent Blago - they seem to be made of the same cloth. Considering this process "fun" is Genson's way of saying this is all and all, a good day.

All I want for Christmas is some mature leadership!

wordslinger · 1 year ago

I haven't been impressed, either. This is all about him and free advertising.

For the impeachment proceedings, Rod would have been wiser to hire an attorney who had served at the constitutional convention. I think there are a few around still practicing.

Ghost · 1 year ago

While I agree with the comments from the AG, I think it was unprofessional of her to make them. She needs to be above these kinds of personel comments and act as a true Statemen. We need leaders not zingers.

Commonsense in Illinois · 1 year ago

Mr. Genson apparently feels that Springfield, the House Committee on Inquiry and the statehouse press corps is beneath his dignity. I'm beginning to wonder if the Governor had to promise Genson he could stay in the Executive Mansion at no cost to get him to travel to "Hicksville". Oh well, at least SOMEBODY is staying in the mansion these days.

Little Egypt · 1 year ago

Cynic, I would agree with you IF we knew that Gensen paid taxes. Gensen's not going to walk out of any of these proceedings. He will be in Springfield for each and every day because he's getting to live the high life in the Mansion at night, and WE are getting to pay for it.

A Citizen · 1 year ago

A news story on the radio claimed that Genson received a $100,000 retainer from guv - I wonder where that money came from, in these difficult economic times.

glass houses · 1 year ago

oops. maybe MJM shouldn't have said the SAME thing when he was interviewed on msnbc earlier this week. wasn't his quote something like "it's fun, you should come on down".

everybody needs to focus a little,
and maybe get off the high horse.

concern · 1 year ago

Has everyone forgotten over the last three years of scandals at DCFS,CMS and Governmental Affairs where the austral Joe “the patronage King” Cellini held court. We could go to each Department with scandals and waste that was covered up. Need not mention Patti “the potty mouth” hefty commissions on real estate deals. Who can forget the infamous Robin Stagger’s of DCFS. Let the games begin and after send the King and his cronies to a long vacation at Club Fed

Cynic · 1 year ago

Watching these pols fall over themselves to distance themselves from Blago is fun for me, so maybe that's why I side for Genson. Of course, waiting for Blago to get his comeuppance is fun too.

Concern - Is anything happening with the infamous Robin Staggers? Last I heard, she waqs promoted(!) to DCFS Chief of Staff.

How Ironic · 1 year ago

I don't think the AG was out of line. And the "I pay your salary..." line is quite stale. Unless Gensen is underwriting her ENTIRE salary, he contributes less than .0001% of it.

WE all pay the AG. She represents all of us, not just a select few overpaid big mouth suits from Chicago.

VanillaMan · 1 year ago

Genson must believe that he knows so much of the law, everything else is beneath him.

How can he fit that big head of his under the Capitol dome?

Jerk · 1 year ago

You're a jerk
You're a jerk
You're a jerk

Jerk · 1 year ago

Did he lose the 'football'?

Jerk · 1 year ago

Sam Adam is going to give a campaign commercial?
Hyper little fellow isn't he?

starthrower68 · 1 year ago

This whole thing is fast becoming - or perhaps it already has - a big joke. Wake me up when he's out of office.

Dan S, a Voter and Cubs Fan · 1 year ago

Were any shoes thrown at him?

Fan of the Game · 1 year ago

Is he trying to sound like Elvis in that first line, or is it just second nature with him? LOL

Fan of the Game · 1 year ago

*sigh* Posted in the wrong thread.

Cheswick · 1 year ago

I thought Lisa Madigan's comments were completely appropriate. She's speaking for the people, which few others seem to be doing.

Is Genson really staying at the governor's mansion? If so, unreal!

Sherrybear · 1 year ago

Not only is Genson supposedly staying in the mansion in Springfield (guess we should be happy that someone is) but he also received a $100,000.00 retainer...hey, I know, since he says he would do the job representing "his" Governor for free and the current legal situation that the Governor is facing is "fun", why doesn't he give the retainer back and/or donate it to the State to help with the balancing of the budget since he to is concerned with the state of affairs that Illinois finds itself in at this time.