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Re: Goodbye, Spin Sister

Intergrity check — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:52:57 -0000

I don't think there's much disagreement that she had a tough job at times. I guess it's fair to say that if not for her efforts and those of Ms. Nix and Ms.Ottenhoff, the Governor's approval ratings might have tanked.

Re: Goodbye, Spin Sister

steve schnorf — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:06:31 -0000

Rebecca was very good to work with when I was in government. I'm willing to bet big time that she has never knowingly lied to the media for the Governor, and I would hazard a guess she's never been asked to.

Re: Goodbye, Spin Sister

Tony @ 30 — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:15:49 -0000

As a reporter, I have some empathy for those on "the other side" that, as Rich wrote, can't have an off day. Ms. Rausch probably had the hardest job in the administration, because she had to be the voice of an increasingly unpopular governor. Good luck to her.

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Go Bearss — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:56:30 -0000

You are a very talented PR professional and they were lucky to have you. You will be missed.

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South Side Mike — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:50:05 -0000

Good Luck, Rebecca. Disagreements with the administration does not mean dislike of those who have to spread the message. You did your job very well, especially in light of the cynicism of every announcement you had to make.

Re: Goodbye, Spin Sister

curious george — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:44:53 -0000

Good Luck Rebecca
It is much safer to use the regular exit door on the bus than have to use an emergency exit much less... get thrown under the bus.

Enjoy the ball games!

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Six Degrees of Separation — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:40:05 -0000

Cassandra 9:46:

Young civil servants who leave the public sector do not necessarily lighten your tax burden. They just go in the private sector, where they can bill you triple the rate they were making while at the state. You won't be funding their lavish state pension, just their lavish 401k. I know you feel better now.

To Rebecca: Congratulations to one of the Four Horsewomen of the Apocalypse! (I still remember that picture of you, Sheila, Becky, and Abby).

Re: Goodbye, Spin Sister

Rich Miller — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:15:43 -0000

Anon, one more post like that last one I just deleted and I'm calling your boss.

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Kevin Fanning — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:45:39 -0000

Good luck Rebecca! It's been great getting to know you. I remember that day on the boat when you told us you were leaving. Time has just been flying by. Your friendship over the past few months means a lot to me, and I can't wait to hit up the bars in St. Louie Springfield style.

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A Citizen — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:16:19 -0000

I hear Dana Perino may need a new job soon. Maybe . . . ?

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BehindTheScenes — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:02:19 -0000

Good luck to you Rebecca.

She went to the State for more money, as I'm sure everyone who has made that move did, and that says a lot about local television.

So who does TV-20 have on deck to send over now? No one has made that move in a few weeks.

Yes, I've worked at both TV-20 and the State, but was not in front of the camera at either job.

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Anonymous — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:19:59 -0000

Does that now make Abby a Spin Orphan?

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Anonymous — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:19:29 -0000

Let's be real though, when you shill for somebody with no credibility, your credibility suffers too. Hope she figures that out going forward and that the remaining people realize that too.

Re: Goodbye, Spin Sister

Not Exactly Anonymous — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:08:07 -0000

As I said last night you're going to miss us like crazy, but we'll send you off the appropriate way. Hint, it rhymes with spots.

Congratulations

Re: Goodbye, Spin Sister

David Starrett — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:07:49 -0000

I can't think of a more challenging (and mostly thankless) job in all of State government right now. Rebecca has certainly earned a better gig.

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Little Egypt — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:53:20 -0000

Anon 10:44 - the WICS people leave for the State for better pay. What's that say about WICS? There's always been a one-way street from the TV station to the State for as long as I've been in "the sticks", which is quite a few decades now.

One's credibility and reputation are at stake when they are told something "off the record". Rich, I wouldn't have wanted you to handle this any other way, nor would I have thought you would. Perhaps other journalists cannot be trusted but I think we all should be grateful that your word is your bond. Not too much of that around these days, and I thank you my friend for being the real deal.

Rebecca, we hardly knew ye.

Re: Goodbye, Spin Sister

VanillaMan — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:41:16 -0000

Congratulations Rebecca!

You won Illinois' version of "Survivor"!

Guess who gets "voted off" next?!

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Bill — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:32:07 -0000

GoBearsss,
Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.

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10th Indy — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:30:27 -0000

Rebecca,

Wishing you great messages to deliver, clients who stick to the talking points and if there has to be a crisis may it happen in the middle of a friday afternoon blizzard.

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If It Walks Like a Duck... — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:26:26 -0000

Rich, I've taken my breath and want to reiterate my disdain for PIOs. My 30 year career was ruined by the lies of one. Exhale.

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GoBearsss — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:25:57 -0000

Obviously - someone is trying to impersonate me up above...

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Rich Miller — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:08:15 -0000

===Rich, what other administration secrets have you agreed to keep?===

When something is said off the record, it's off the record.

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312 — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:06:38 -0000

As a PR person, I may not have agreed with what Rebecca had to do in her official duties, but I GREATLY respected her ability to stay on message --- especially in front of scrum known as the Statehouse reporters. Whatever group / issue she works for in her new endeavors is going to get a top-notch spokesperson that can handle anything that gets thrown at her! Good luck, I'm sure this is going to be a BREEZE in comparison!

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Leave a light on George — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:01:53 -0000

Bill

Let's see. No posts from you during the time Tony Rezko was being held without bond. Judge reconsiders, Rezko makes bond and you reapear on the blog. Hmmm - check your shorts and make sure they're yours.

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Michelle Flaherty — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:01:10 -0000

Rich, what other administration secrets have you agreed to keep?