http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/NoneenWed, 11 Oct 2006 20:19:27 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052254<p>You've filled up another thread, campers. <a href="http://thecapitolfaxblog.com/2006/10/11/another-fresh-indictment-thread-blagojevich-press-conference/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://thecapitolfaxblog.com/2006/10/11/another-fresh-indictment-thread-blagojevich-press-conference/">Go here</a> for a fresh one.</p>Rich MillerWed, 11 Oct 2006 20:19:27 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052253<p>As a career prosecutor with over 26 1/2 years - county and now state- all I have to say is Peter Fitzgerald should be made a saint for bring in Patrick Fitzgerald. I only wish I was younger and could go to work for the U.S. Attorneys' Office. I went into public service after being inspired by John F. Kennedy. I used to be proud. With all I see going on in many State agencies now it's hard to feel much pride. If Blago gets reallected it'll be hard to be proud to be a cirizen of this State.</p>fed up demWed, 11 Oct 2006 20:17:19 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052252<p>Interesting...</p><p>"The 24-count <b>superseding indictment</b>...."</p><p>Re: Page 1 of the text from the USDOJ press release at:<br><a href="http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/iln/pr/chicago/2006/pr1011_01.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/iln/pr/chicago/2006/pr1011_01.pdf">http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/i...</a></p><p>Now, if memory serves me correctly, an "si" only comes after the grand jury makes the initial indictments, but then additional evidence (and probably additional counts) are presented in another grand jury session. So, any additional/revised indictments asked for at that point are "supseding indictments".</p><p>That would mean the federal grand jury has already spent some real time of this one.</p><p>Any legal experts able to provide some additional insights here?</p>MTWT - OWed, 11 Oct 2006 20:14:34 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052251<p>He re-appointed Levine because he wanted a repub or two on the board as a show of bi-partisianship. I knew THAT was a mistake.</p>BillWed, 11 Oct 2006 20:07:30 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052250<p>Now that we all agree about the fatal nature of the "Birkett factor" and that the timing of the DOJ action is final Rove campaign push perhaps we should turn our attention to how few firms and individuals seem to object to the Tony and Stu phony fee scheme. My count only had one --- who already had some biz.<br>Not a proud day for that industry.</p>DuPage DandyWed, 11 Oct 2006 20:00:51 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052249<p>I see the official talking points have been developed, distributed, and are now being disseminated. Thanks, Bill, for the sneak preview of Milorad's upcoming performance.</p><p>By the way, could you give me the talking point on why Milo reappointed Levine?</p><p>Also, if Milo is indicted, will he resign?</p>Chicken a la RodWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:58:00 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052248<p>Bill, if you are correct (and you're not)then anyone that out of touch with where all the millions came from has no chance of cleaning up anything. His biggest promise was he would clean up politics. He broke or at least failed in keeping his number one promise.</p>EmbarrassedNillinoisWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:55:59 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052247<p>Interesting stuff, but not the torpedo you were hoping for, eh?</p>B HicksWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:55:11 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052246<p>It is a sad day. If the allegations are true, Tony violated the trust of, not only the governor, but all of the citizens of Illinois. As far as Levine and Cellini are concerned ....well what do you expect from republicans? <br>I hope that this behavior was not widespread in the administration but if it was,I am sure that the governor will get to the bottom of this and heads will roll. <br>Obviously, since the governor is an honest man and always tries to do what is right, he will not be indicted. <br>Ill be back to take questions in about an hour.<br>Blog on!</p>BillWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:48:23 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052245<p>The speech probably deserves its own piece here, will you live-blog it, Rich?</p>Channel flipperWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:46:20 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052244<p>Hey Broken Heart of Rogers Park this is what I think about this:</p><p>I am so glad that they got this out. I am rooting for JBT all the way. This is much worse than JBT being linked to Ryan. these people are directly related to Blagojecivh and people need to understand that. This is how I think the election will turnout like this if this becomes the most controevrsial piece against Rod then Thoughtful democrats, and Republicans who were going to vote against Topinka will vote for Topinka. Oh and as well as Independents and Undecided Voters.</p><p>Oh and Broken Heart Of Rogers Park thank you for once again putting another one of my videos on your blog. It helps me out big time.</p>JakeCPWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:44:16 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052243<p>So does this mean that Alexi gets Rod's spot on the party website now?</p>AnonymousWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:42:36 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052242<p>Oh Bill, you really did impress me with your loyalty but your sense of humor is above all else. I was just going to come to your defense (in your absence). We still have an election to go through and this ain't over 'till the fat lady sings. She may be warming up for her encore after the polls close (vote tally) but whose victory song she sings is yet to be determined. Don't be too quick to think this is a death knell for Elvis. I'm sure stranger things have happened in Illinois politics. It's important on November 7 to shut up and vote.</p>Little EgyptWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:40:16 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052241<p>I'm sure everyone noticed the increasingly frequent use of "the Governor has not been accused of any wrongdoing" in every article during the run-up to the Ryan indictment. It's baaaaaack.</p>any-mouseWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:39:42 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052240<p>Thanks, Buck.</p>BillWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:37:23 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052239<p>Alot of you are posting your frustration coupled with pure partisanship. If you really want to do something to end "pay for play on steroids" in IL, Rich Whitney/Green Party for Governor is where you need to turn. Whitney has spent his entire adult life advocating for social justice. IMO, Whitney is the only hope for IL to see campaign finance reform. Whitney already voluntarily opts to run on clean campaign financing principles by refusing to accept corporate campaign contributions.</p><p>If you really want a dramatic change in IL politics, it is time to turn to a political party who is not responsible for the corruption and personal self interest that has gotten us in this DEBACLE.</p><p>Send a message that IL politicians have to listen to! Don't stay home, vote Green and force the two parties to restore IL government to the original democratic intent of representing the people, not just campaign contributors!</p><p>Afterall, IL IS the Land of Lincoln, and Lincoln was a third party candidate who promised to reform and delivered. IL needs a MAJOR political jolt.</p><p>Vote responsibly!</p>Greener FuturesWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:37:08 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052238<p>Bill.</p><p>Welcome, and I congratulate you for your good humor. Take it in stride dude.</p>Buck FlagojevichWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:36:32 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052237<p>Thanks, Rich.</p>BillWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:34:36 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052236<p>The first sentence should say "That hum you hear in St. Louis is the sound of paper shredders and printers in the Thompson Center producing resumes...</p>Martha MitchellWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:34:13 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052235<p>Bill! Glad you're still alive.</p>Rich MillerWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:32:44 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052234<p>That hum you here in St. Louis is the sound of paper shredders and printers producing resumes, as the favored make a mad dash to disassociate themselves.<br>Watch the goon squad lawyers who are question the low man state workers slide away from this stinker.<br>I wonder if BC has his tickets for Sicily yet?</p>Martha MitchellWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:32:28 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052233<p><a href="http://www.whitneyforgov.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.whitneyforgov.org/">Rich Whitney</a> just issued a <a href="http://www.whitneyforgov.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=47&amp;Itemid=9" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.whitneyforgov.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=47&amp;Itemid=9">statement</a> on the Rezko indictment.</p><p>"The people of the State of Illinois are tired of corruption and scandal within both political parties. Every day we hear something new. Governor Blagojevich has a right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty; however, with so much smoke, it is understandable that the voters suspect that there might also be fire."</p>SquideshiWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:26:36 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052232<p>Hello everyone,<br>Sorry I'm late but Ive been a little busy today. What is the topic of the day?</p>BillWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:23:03 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052231<p>shroedk, the ten is usually a repeat of the six wherever you go, the same stories just updated, maybe one breaking story added. Putting it off till seven he's hoping people will get distracted by their favorite shows, but the stations will be using this story as they teaser in every commercial break. It also gives them more time to dig up opinion pieces and interviews with pundits and wonks... Canari and Redfield will be busy tonight, you can bet.</p>Channel flipperWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:16:12 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/#comment-18052230<p>Fitz press conference is on Channel 7 WLS site.</p>AnonWed, 11 Oct 2006 19:12:48 -0000