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Anon — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 08:03:30 -0000

Jasper - I guess I should have made it more clear...like a lot of people who live in SPI, I wasn't working the election in Sangamon county.

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CCMcCall — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:53:50 -0000

Some how the rest of my message disappear when posted.

I read the indictment pretty carefully and I did not see any reference that could be construed to refer to either Mike or Janis. Is is acceptable to smear someone just because your guy - Rod is in trouble and people are talking about him?

I've been around this game a long time and the Edgar administration was the cleanest one I have ever experienced, past or present. Why can't they be given credit where credit is due? If the feds thought they had something they would have long since followed up on it, and they didn't.

It is no wonder that neither party can recruit anyone other than morons to run for public office anymore.

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CCMcCall — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:46:06 -0000

>- Smitty Irving - Friday, Nov 10, 06 @ 6:12 pm:

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Edgar is vulnerable on MSI - that is why he did not run. He had two unindicted co-conspriators working for him (according to the recent law suit against Bill Cellini) - Michael Belletire and Janis Cellini.

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Angie — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 16:27:56 -0000

To anyone who feels like Just Say No, who has apparently passed out and thrown the forum host into a fit of laughter (side note: nice haircut in the Sun-Times mugshot, Rich), it is time to face reality. The ONLY hope at cleaning out the worst of 'em is to support the better Dem candidates when they run.

If Lisa Madigan plans to run against Rod, then will the press, which has generally been doing a fantastic job at thumping away at Rod, please keep up the great work? Seriously. I don't think all of those D voters trust a single thing that Rod has been saying about the alleged corruption, and for someone whose buddy pal has been indicted for supposedly betraying him, Rod isn't exactly sounding like the jilted and betrayed friend, has he? Just made some quick comments about Rezko and then wanted to move on.

So, here's a new chance for the press to keep on him for those pesky little answers we were all waiting for that he wouldn't answer. It'll keep the citizens of Illinois casting a critical eye on Rod, even if they did elect him again (possibly thinking they wanted Quinn over Birkett in a blue-trending state if Rod gets busted by the feds, perhaps?), and for sure it'll sell papers, right?

Let the continuing interrogations begin! About those subpoenas that AG Madigan wanted us all to know about under the Freedom of Information Act. Answers, Rod? About that check? About how you're going to take care of the state's Medicaid backlog? About how clueless you were to not watch your pal Tony like a hawk when the warning signs were out there?

Yes, in the words of that song by Bachman Turner Overdrive, it is time for the press to continue "Takin' care of business."

I'm backin' Lisa to take Rod out, now. Hope everyone else does, too.

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Mike Williams — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:56:02 -0000

a THIRD TERM! NO!

Lisa, save us, please!!!

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Rich Miller — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 03:24:50 -0000

I'm still laughing about "just say no's" comment.

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steve schnorf — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 23:30:35 -0000

Folks, why are so many of us so unwilling to accept the will of the citizens of this state, which was very clearly stated on Tuesday? It shouldn't be that hard to simply accept the fact that the great majority of Illinois citizens didn't want to replace the Governor they have.

I'm a Republican. I rarely agree with Bill. But I absolutely agree that I believe it is improper for people to say that the Governor is corrupt without substantiating it. Say you think he is, say you believe he is, but I wish you all would stop stating opinion as fact. If he is in fact guilty of breaking the law while he has been governor, we'll know soon enough. Everything else is just idle speculation. I say this with no hesitation: I doubt very much that he has knowingly done things that are violations of the law.

I'm not a defender of the Governor, but I think too many people on this blog just sound like sour grapes. Show as much class as Judy did. She wanted to win, she didn't, and she accepted that gracefully. Why can't more of us give that a try?

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Angie — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 19:54:48 -0000

[He has to stay in office. Who would hire him after seeing him perform constantly in public for these past four years?] -from Buck Flagojevich

Thumbs up

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Jasper — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 19:44:36 -0000

Anon:

The results for Sangamon County:
67% -20% for Topinka. One of the few landslides she got.

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Smitty Irving — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 19:12:05 -0000

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Little Egypt — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 18:20:58 -0000

Bill, was that you calling for a "temporary" income tax surcharge???? What a November surprise - NOT. GoverNOT Hairdo has to start the payback sometime and it will have to be with a tax increase. If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, and acts like a duck - hey Bill - it's a TAX. That oughta take care of his third term aspirations.

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Buck Flagojevich — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:59:51 -0000

Can anybody argue that Rod is NOT in touch with reality after his recent comments?

Oh. One more thing. He has to campaign constantly. He can't govern worth a crap. His concept of "governing" is feel good Press Releases. Then cut and run.

He has to stay in office. Who would hire him after seeing him perform constantly in public for these past four years?

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Martha Mitchell — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:43:04 -0000

And by the way Bill, people can work and can criticize anyone they want to because this is the U.S. or did you think it was Blagoland?? People tell it like they see and know it, my friend.

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Martha Mitchell — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:41:27 -0000

Goodness Bill, a little tense today. Shut up - shut up????? Sound like you have all the class of a duck. Folks, don't disagree with Bill, 'cause he knows everything!!!

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Anon — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:36:25 -0000

I don't know how many of you were out stumping for democratic/republican/green candidates knocking on doors or making phone calls but the general dislike of the republicans in washington was as clear as a bell. The republicans should consider themselves forward thinking for ending the straight ticket. The other surprise for me, springfield resident, is that the governor was not nearly as unpopular as the bloggers here, certain reporters, or the folks in springfield would like to believe. When talking with dem voters and independent voters I never heard about corruption, except the general "they are all crooks", and that not too often. What I did hear was extreme dislike for the war and/or Bush. Also, stem cells and jobs.

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You Like? — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:12:47 -0000

Bill, thank God there are people like you on this blog who push back on the Blago bashers. I have never seen somebody so unfairly beat up as this governor is on this blog. You clearly have a grasp of the issues and understand the heart of the man.

As far as a third term, I think any reasonable person (unlike eisen-whatever) considering a primary challenge to a sitting governor, particularly one who is a tireless campaigner and fundraiser, would need to get their head checked. For those of you who think that such a perosn will do it for the good of the state, why wouldnt the great Jim Edgar do it for the state? He didnt because he didnt want done to him what was done to Judy -- he didnt want to get tattood.

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KenoMan — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:02:44 -0000

Well, kudos to HotRod, he won this vote. (5 times as much money didn't hurt) Let's see how well he does during his next vote-- the one the jury foreman will count..........

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Reality Check — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:28:09 -0000

I take it that a "temporary income tax surcharge" is not the same as "raising the income tax"? Just to be clear. I mean, since in your world a $3 billion budget hole is balanced, public education and pensions are adequately funded, etc. Anyway, re pension cuts, I thought Milorad was the anti-George Bush? Remind me, how did undermining Social Security work out for him? Rod versus retired teachers, police, social workers ... hmm, I think I know where the public will come down in that debate.

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Bill — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:20:33 -0000

AA,
You are right about the GASB rules. I would say an emergency, "temporary" income tax surcharge is in order...the sooner and the bigger, the better.

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Casey Jones — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:56:09 -0000

THIRD TERM MY...Oh, never mind; Rich would have had to delete me. First, I doubt Blagojevich will want one, as if he manages to finish his second there won't be any state assets left for him to sell or lease and no special funds he'll not have already raided to fund his designed-for-Chicago giveaway programs. His bag of tricks will be empty, and the thrill will be gone.

Second, I'm still betting on an indictment cutting his term short, because the Governor's ego, arrogance and addiction to power are so great that he is incapable of mending his corrupt ways even with the hot breath of a federal endemic hiring fraud investigation on the back of his neck. Mr. Business As Usual just elevated a 50ish Intern he hired after she was defeated in her attempt to unseat a Republican State Rep a couple years ago to a Regional Director's position over at Emergency Management. That's the kind of stellar qualification that should make us feel safe and protected.

And Bill, before you start your usual "How can you blame Rod for this?" chant, I feel very comfortable in saying he's responsible since the Governor's Office still approves all hirings and promotions.

THIRD TERM? Dear God, they do say that awful things always happen in threes...

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Daxx — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:47:28 -0000

What about Hynes? He is a good public servant with a good clean record. What are his chances of running for gov.
I heard he wanted to run back when Rod first came out to run and he was directed to wait. I also heard he has kicked himself ever since. Do you think he can move up or was he damaged by Obama's defeat in the senate race? I think he would make a great gov.

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Arthur Andersen — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:38:31 -0000

Bobby, the Feds are certainly a concern, but if I were you, I would be more worried about my State paycheck bouncing, my State health benefits turning into a box of Band-Aids and a bottle of Tylenol, and of course my "alternative formula" pension getting a decidedly non-Elvis haircut.

Let's face it. In the words of Rod Blagojevich's Comptroller. Dan Hynes, pensions, healthcare, and education swallow all the available new money for the foreseeable future. Well, which one do you think your man Rod is going to whack to pay for all his and Emil's great ideas for the other two?

That's right, door #1. Especially in light of AFSCME's non-support and Gov. Tusk's contempt for state workers, watch for another round of "pension reforms," slashed healthcare, and massive layoffs.

Remember that the State in FY08 must identify the dollar amount of its healthcare liaiblity to active and retired State employees, university employees, and teachers and set a plan for how they are going to pay for this over time. Note that not word one was said on this issue from either campaign, because the $$$$ amount is so huge. Could be as much as the pension liability that the State has done such a fine job of repaying.

Be careful what you wish for...

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Bobby Hicks — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:23:34 -0000

or maybe at Two Brothers Tuesday night.

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Bobby Hicks — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:22:33 -0000

Thanks man!

Congratulations to you, too.

Keep the mustache, it looks good.

See ya at the big party.

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Bill — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:20:18 -0000

Hey Bobby,
We did it!
Congratulations, man!