http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/NoneenThu, 05 Mar 2009 14:40:32 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214431<p>DayAfter - if the Committeemen put some pro-Stroger/Daley boob in Mike's place, I think we'll have a very lively campaign when that seat comes up for election (2011?). Then we'll see if the voters desire reform. I think that reformers will be able to effectively run against Stroger (at least on the north side), especially since he'll likely be running, too.</p>BarryAldridgeThu, 05 Mar 2009 14:40:32 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214430<p>wordslinger, the two started off well enough years ago but Fritchey saw that he would never have the type of absolute power that makes Daley immune to voters. If Fritchey wanted to make a name for himself and remain on the scene after Daley passes, he would need to position himself as a reformer. (His wife's family aside, his legislative record is mostly populist and pro-reform.) After putting daylight between the mayor and himself in the Matlak/Waguespack race up in 32 (and then actually beating the mayor's candidate), I think Daley wanted to slap him down. O'Connor was a good way to do that.</p>Modern MathThu, 05 Mar 2009 07:45:09 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214429<p>What's the story on those two, anyway?</p>wordslingerWed, 04 Mar 2009 22:10:37 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214428<p>Bingo</p>You got itWed, 04 Mar 2009 22:02:43 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214427<p>I think Daley was using O'Connor as an "X" to block the square against Fritchey.</p>Modern MathWed, 04 Mar 2009 19:06:49 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214426<p>While the kudos are greatly appreciated, the victory belongs to Mike Quigley. Ten long years of being an often lonely voice for reform meant something to voters. We worked for an authentic guy who was always willing to take risks for what was right -- he was (and is) "the real deal."</p><p>We just ran a campaign that stayed true to Mike. And Bowen (as well as Anna Valenica and crew) made every dollar work, and every hour mean something. Great team.</p><p>As with Barack, winning is a heck of a lot easier when you have the best candidate in the race.</p>Pete GiangrecoWed, 04 Mar 2009 18:42:15 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214425<p>I saw Mrs. O'Connor Tuesday night post-election and she expressed surprise at the outcome. I don't have a clue if the surprise was about how poorly her husband did or regarding how others did. She did mumble something to herself about someone's "not going to like this."</p><p>This was said before the final outcome was known so I suspect she was reacting to the poor showing by Fritchey in a ward that was dominated by Schulter's people doing GOTV all day.</p>RedbrightWed, 04 Mar 2009 18:12:13 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214424<p>South West Sider, the posters yesterday may have gotten it wrong. Thanks for clearing it up.</p>OakparkerWed, 04 Mar 2009 17:54:40 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214423<p>Not sure what you're trying to say Snidely, but have you read any of Pulido's commentary on immigration? I think that was the "ignorant and intolerable" part Bowen was referring to.</p>47th WardWed, 04 Mar 2009 17:38:53 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214422<p>===and why the southwest side wards sent in Precinct workers to help him===<br>We were sent up to help Fritchey. Maybe others were sent up to help O'Connor but not our guys.</p><p>This race was over all of our paygrades when it came to predicting. I don't think the Daley's cared but were just sending in troops because they were asked by a loyal soldier. Or maybe they really did want Quigley up and out.</p>South West SiderWed, 04 Mar 2009 17:27:39 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214421<p>Tom B said: "There is a vehemently ignorant and intolerant person running against Mike right now on the Republican side."</p><p>Geez, don't pull your punches now, chief! So, if someone breaks into your home &amp; steals your stuff, are you "vehemently ignorant and intolerant" if you take issue with it and call the police? Or, is THAT type of criminal not covered under your political correctness policy?</p>Snidely WhiplashWed, 04 Mar 2009 17:16:08 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214420<p>Oakparker returns to a key question--why did the Daley's throw their organization at O'Connor in a late stealth campaign?</p><p>Maybe some loyalty for his fealty on the city council. No doubt also an attempt to hurt Quigley, who Daley loathes.</p><p> In either event, it didn't accomplish much. People have had it with business-as-usual insiders, and that worked to Quigley's advantage.</p>Chicago homerWed, 04 Mar 2009 16:59:30 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214419<p>I'd like to come back to why O'Connor was urged by the Daley organization to stay in the race (see yesterday's post by Rich Miller), and why the southwest side wards sent in Precinct workers to help him (as noted in blog posts yesterday morning). If the Daley organization just wanted to get Quigley out of the county board by sending him to Congress, then why were they pushing so hard for O'Connor? If they would have been able to keep Quigley from winning (say by splitting the Irish vote) then they would have been stuck with him on the county board. So far, the best explanation I've seen is that they wanted to punish Quigley (by denying him the Congressional seat) for not going along on the county board. Or, maybe they were totally deluded and thought they could actually elect O'Connor yesterday.</p>OakparkerWed, 04 Mar 2009 16:18:59 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214418<p>Given the choice of Quigley, Fritchey or Fiegenholtz, if my guy can't win, then Quigley was the best choice. Congrats to him and I hope he remembers the whole district and not just the lakefront. More importantly lets hope he makes the right decisions for America.</p>ElectMikeWed, 04 Mar 2009 16:17:10 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214417<p>Unless I'm drinking again, likely, Feigenholtz carried the precincts in the 46th Ward. The numbers I'm looking at show her getting 52 percent of the vote. Those precincts are entirely south of Irving and generally east of Sheridan. North Lakeview. Her home area essentially.</p><p>She did relatively better in the lakefront highrises, than the less dense areas to the west.</p>IrishPirateWed, 04 Mar 2009 15:59:52 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214416<p>Bowen,<br>Ditto and congratulations again.</p>BillWed, 04 Mar 2009 14:39:30 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214415<p>Scooby - Wednesday, Mar 4, 09</p><p>Tom Bowen did not win the Special Election for Foster last year. A very good, polite and much more organized individual from Pen. came in, treated local elected officials and volunteers with respect, ran a good ground game and won the race. Moreover, he gave the credit to the volunteers and the workers.</p><p>Bowen screwed the pooch on Super Tuesday when he wasted over $2 million against an opponent who spent $100k and only won by 300+ votes. While a win is a win is a win it proved that Tom had a lot to learn about respect and field organizing.</p><p>Obviously Tom learned something from that as we should all do in live - learn by our mistakes. The proof is in the pudding with his extraordinary work on the Quigley race. For that he deserves a LOT of respect.</p>Northshore Blue DogWed, 04 Mar 2009 14:18:29 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214413<p>I remain fascinated that in all the discussion of this election, both before and after, one particular word is never being heard, be it positively, negatively or sideways: "Daley".</p>BubsWed, 04 Mar 2009 14:12:27 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214412<p>Yea. The. Strategy. Group.</p>TSG GroupieWed, 04 Mar 2009 14:07:33 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214411<p>As a Sara support, I am sadden by the results, but am ready to stand behind the next congressman.</p><p>Sara will still be fighting for us in Springfield, and will probably have more influence/power in Springfield vs. D.C.</p><p>The difference between Sara and Mike is small and I believe endorsements by both papers did have an influence.</p><p>It was an INTERESTING race no doubt.</p><p>Spoke with Sara and she is ready to head back to the "budget" battle in Springfield. :-)</p>Sara SupporterWed, 04 Mar 2009 13:58:21 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214410<p>Tom you are a rock star. I am anxiously await production and distribution of an "I like Mike" button.</p>SEIU memberWed, 04 Mar 2009 13:39:57 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214409<p>Tom B - may we and you live up to your exhortations. Democrats must come together and kick the snot out of Pulido, and give Mike the chance to make us proud in DC.</p>Mr. Know-it-AllWed, 04 Mar 2009 13:34:52 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214408<p>Tom, as I said to you and your team last night, congratulations on a big win. I, for one, will be proud to call Mike Quigley my congressman. SEIU has always had a good relationship with Mike. We hope that nothing we have done or said during this campaign has changed that relationship. We are eager to sit down and talk about the general election that is only a month away. I agree that our Republican opponent is the worst kind of reactionary, hatemonger. I am ready to get this party started. Congrats again on a well-run, disciplined campaign. I still hate losing though...even to Mike.</p>LaborguyWed, 04 Mar 2009 13:30:20 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214407<p>Amen Tom. Well said. Time to move forward.</p>Kelly DietrichWed, 04 Mar 2009 13:21:29 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2009/03/04/behind-the-quigley-numbers/#comment-18214406<p>Bowen when you stole Denny Hastert's seat in a special election it was impressive, this is equally as impressive just in a different way. Congrats.</p><p>And the other big winner last night was the Strategy Group who not only did the Quigley mail, but had alumns Tom Bowen (campaign manager) and Billy Weinberg (Communications) in key positions.</p>ScoobyWed, 04 Mar 2009 13:19:31 -0000