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Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

Sherrybear — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:22:39 -0000

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.

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

Cheswick — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:18:23 -0000

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!

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

Fan of the Game — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:34:54 -0000

*sigh* Posted in the wrong thread.

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

Fan of the Game — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:25:33 -0000

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

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

Dan S, a Voter and Cubs Fan — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:01:22 -0000

Were any shoes thrown at him?

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starthrower68 — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:46:40 -0000

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

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

Jerk — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:13:25 -0000

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

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Jerk — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:09:42 -0000

Did he lose the 'football'?

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Jerk — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:08:37 -0000

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

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

VanillaMan — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:36:51 -0000

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?

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

How Ironic — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:34:12 -0000

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.

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

Cynic — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:21:48 -0000

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.

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

concern — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:56:25 -0000

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

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

glass houses — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:43:15 -0000

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.

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

A Citizen — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:39:48 -0000

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.

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

Little Egypt — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:15:19 -0000

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.

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

Commonsense in Illinois — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:07:55 -0000

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.

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

Ghost — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:07:26 -0000

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.

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

wordslinger — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:58:22 -0000

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.

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

Collar Observer — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:55:53 -0000

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!

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

Cynic — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:55:44 -0000

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

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

So ILL — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:53:59 -0000

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.

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

Little Egypt — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:51:15 -0000

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."

Re: AG Madigan, Genson trade barbs

Vote Quimby! — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:49:47 -0000

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