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Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Rich Miller — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:55:56 -0000

===The blog commenters lean pretty heavly to the left, ===

That comment says more about you than them, frankly. lol

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Yellow Dog — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:34:01 -0000

=== Birkett not only loses to Lisa, again - heâ€™ll be a drag on a GOP ticket that will already have enough problems. ===

Worse, he gives Lisa Madigan and Mike Madigan an incentive to turn out Democratic votes. Lots of them. Everywhere.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Bill — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:26:59 -0000

Six,
Yeah, I probably said that and in some ways, looking at where we are now, I still believe that. Personally and ethically he might have had some problems. I think he dealt with the entrenched Springfield power structure as well as anyone could without rolling over and just allowing them to do whatever they wanted.
I wouldn't want to bee in Quinn's shoes right now.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Just sayin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:05:01 -0000

Birkett should step aside for a younger prosecutor in this race. Sure, that person will still lose badly, but at least let some new blood get their name out there for the future. Birkett not only loses to Lisa, again - he'll be a drag on a GOP ticket that will already have enough problems.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

kj — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:05:32 -0000

Well, even though he does not have much of a chance of him winning AG, he could make a key endorsement in the governor's race. He won't endorse Schillerstrom cause they hate each other. Dillard would have made sense, but this kills it. Brady was well liked by judy when they ran in 06 and a Birkett endorsement could help him in DuPage.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Rob_N — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:09:54 -0000

Fed Up,

A) McCain and Palin had their share of gaffes too so why aren't you mentioning those and questioning why Rich didn't point them out?

B) Rich likely wouldn't have pointed out gaffes in the presidential race in the first place because his is a blog about Illinois, not Federal, politics -- whether a resident of the state is running for president or not.

He purposefully tried keeping national issues to a minimum but when he did post on items related to the presidential campaign he often listed caveats such as 'National campaigns aren't usually a focus on this blog, but...' or warnings like 'If you just use cut-and-paste national talking points you risk being banned...' in order to put some parameters on the topic.

John Ruberry,

90% of the current Federal deficit is due to a combination of Bush's spending, Bush's economic policies like massive tax giveaways and Bush's sour economy. And that's based on non-partisan CBO reports my friend. (The same Congressional Budget Office that Republicans turn to when complaining about the costs of Democratic proposals.)

Ergo, if Obama is a "profligate spender" your man Bush must be a "lavishly squandering spendthrift"... or somesuch. :)

DuPage Dan,

Perhaps you missed the news but the Feds have indeed been going after corruption in Chicago and have put some people behind bars and even got a certain alderman to recently wear a wire...

We may not know if Attorney General Madigan was also investigating the same or similar cases but that's the nature of undercover evidence gathering. (You don't tell the suspects they're, y'know, suspects.)

Again, please conservatives, please keep talking about Lisa Madigan was investigating Rod Blagojevich but had to stop because Fitzmas was coming to town... Oh, and by the way, she helped Fitzgerald by turning over the work she had done gathering evidence so he could use it in his Federal case so it's not like she was sitting there doing needlepoint.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Catonian — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:20:08 -0000

One small verbal error? Who are you kidding?

The only press the guy got today was throwing another republican under the bus.

What do you call Sen. Dillard hosting a fundraiser in DuPage for Bill Brady the same night he goes on Fox TV and says he's running for Gov? Get real.

One small verbal error? Are you new?

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Bobs yer — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:15:23 -0000

Rich, why are you playing 'gotcha' with one small verbal error by Dillard? I think many of us would like an explanation of that. Doesn't seem like too much to ask. Please respond...thanks.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Six Degrees of Separation — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:59:08 -0000

Bill- Not knockin' the O, but weren't you also the guy who said Blago was the best governor IL ever had?

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Bill — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:44:17 -0000

Maybe it is because Obama was ready as he proved during the election and as he is proving now as the best President of the US in the past 100 years.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

cousin ralph — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:35:11 -0000

Rich is indeed fair, that is why he is respected by so many who think that his political ideology may be different from their own and it is why this blog is so widely read.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

fed up — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:31:46 -0000

Anon, What I am stating is Rich likes to tweak the GOP quite a bit( most often it is deserved), I may be wrong but seldom gives them kudos for anything (this to may be deserved). It is Rich's blog and as such he is free to do as he wishes. The blog commenters lean pretty heavly to the left, I just like chimming in every so often. I dont even agree with the GOP on many issues except low taxes.Not every discussion has to be one sided and I always chukle when Rich throws a bite me in my direction.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:16:55 -0000

fed up, while I don't recall that specific thread, I do believe that Rich has been very consistent in his choice of topics (which may apply to either or both Parties) and the way he presents them for us to debate--and more importantly, in moderating the debates. While he sometimes chimes in with his own opinion which is always interesting to hear, he more often than not chimes in to correct a misstatement of fact or to add an important fact that adds value to the debate.

Therefore, if there was a missed opportunity to argue that Obama was "not ready", then I'm going to guess that it was because someone might have missed the opportunity--not because Rich wouldn't allow it.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

fed up — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:11:22 -0000

sorry agenda

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

cousin ralph — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:11:07 -0000

You mean there are not 57 states? Who knew?

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

fed up — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:09:59 -0000

Bill I would never watch hannity or orielly or oberrman,maddow but Rich is getting to be just like them very slanted and ageda driven.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Bill — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:04:07 -0000

Hey Fed,
Get back to the TV. You're missing Sean Hannity's America!

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

fed up — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:53:46 -0000

I dont remember all these posting when everyones hero and the almighty annointed one Obama stated that he campaigned in all 57 states, no he was allowed to make a mistake without Rich or anyone else saying he isnt ready.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Bill — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:53:28 -0000

LOL.
By the way, if Quinn is the nominee I just might vote for Dillard myself if he makes it through the firing squad, which is doubtful.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:44:58 -0000

BTW, that's silence that you're listening to.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:44:05 -0000

Thanks! Perfect opportunity to illustrate the application of the suggested approach.

Listen:

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Bill — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:42:00 -0000

==Come on. Weâ€™re stronger, better, and smarter than this.==
No you're not. It is going to be another Democratic sweep.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

the ole precinct captain — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:31:15 -0000

I hope Birkett stays in the race and has his usual lack of concession speech after he loses. He can blame the Chicago Precinct Captains once again. He will provide entertainment for all to enjoy - better than the three stooges.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:02:27 -0000

Not having been there, but having read some of the comments of those who were, it seems that the issue is a single soundbyte that was clarified during the same speech and/or clarifed in a follow-up.

While I'd bet that Birkett would be happy to have Dillard's support, he can move forward with his campaign either way.

Therefore, the only people who might stand to benefit from this--I don't even know what to call it--are the Ds and perhaps some of the other R candidates for Gov--IF the Rs allow it.

A solid argument for NOT taking the bait is that it further emphasizes a vulnerability that is supposedly well-known within our Party and which exposes us to easy manipulation.

Come on. We're stronger, better, and smarter than this.

Best to send a clear message up front to anyone who wants to jump on this that moving forward, we're fully aware that these types of tactics are not going to help us reach OUR goals as a Party and as informed Voters, so stick to the REAL issues facing this State, please.

Re: Dillard walks it back, Birkett vows to press on

Pot calling kettle — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:35:38 -0000

I don't understand what is wrong with Dillard acknowledging reality. Don't we want a Governor who is in touch with reality?