DISQUS

Bill · 2 years ago

Maybe Channel 2 could get Walter Jacobson to dress up like a bum and hang out around the Blago crib. Now THAT'S journalism!
I'm glad no one watches Channel 2 news.

MOON · 2 years ago

BILL

You can only hope no one watches channel 2 news!

Levois · 2 years ago

Well this should be fun shouldn't it?

He makes Ryan Look like a Sain · 2 years ago

THe Insp. Generals office is used more by the Gov's people to "attack" the anti blago people. They launch an investigation and keep investigating until they find something small. Then they work to fire the employee. Some investigations last 3 months or more and employees get suspended for taking too long of lunch or break. It is a joke.

Bill · 2 years ago

No it shouldn't.

OneMan · 2 years ago

So he ends up looking bad.... At this point do you really think he cares....

Rich Miller · 2 years ago

Looks like a looonnnggg day for Bill. lol. Keep a large supply of coffee handy, buddy. :)

Bill · 2 years ago

lol
Im up for it!

A Citizen · 2 years ago

Bill, you rascal, this is why you earn the big bucks. You will be at your finest today.

OneMan · 2 years ago

Bill why do I suspect you are a Cubs fan

Wumpus · 2 years ago

I think the CBS show will be a dud.

Bill · 2 years ago

OneMan,
I have always respected you even though you are an "R". Why would you insult me like that?

What planet is he from again? · 2 years ago

Good thing they didn't stake out the Governor's mansion in Springfield...that would indeed make a dull story.

OneMan · 2 years ago

Just figured the way you stick with the gov, you had to have the paitence of a cubs fan...

Cassandra · 2 years ago

The Blago piece should be entertaining but it is only significant if it increases the likelihood that Blago will be challenged in the primaries. And they are a long time out, although certainly the series could be resurrected for somebody's campaign ads.

Won't help the Republicans, though. They are as defunct as ever.

We hired a campaigner to run Illinois (twice!) and
this will only have an impact on Blago if he thinks it will affect his next campaign.

Rich Miller · 2 years ago

Calling someone a Cub fan is perhaps the worst thing you can do on this blog. Please refrain in the future from making such a drastic accusation.

:)

Levois · 2 years ago

Hey, that last item. The governor could have saved himself the headaches, but I wonder if he can help it.

Ghost · 2 years ago

On a related side note, there is an unscientific reader poll running now at the sj-r asking: "Assuming it was possible, who would get your vote for governor in a race between Rod Blagojevich and George Ryan?"

Ryan is winning with 66% of the vote!

publius · 2 years ago

ryan is winning because he is where he is supposed to be---in the housing that the government provides for a guy in his position---he shows up for work every day---he isn't involved in taking money from one fund and spending it where it wasn't meant to be spent, he hasn't defied the jcar or the legislature nor is he doing anything unconstitutional---and he isn't even collecting a big salary or a pension---nobody wants to recall ryan

GoBearsss · 2 years ago

Rich, don't you think you should classify Richard Caro as "Tom Roeser's Friend, Richard Caro"?

GoBearsss · 2 years ago

In the preview clip, it looks like the Governor is waiving at the van. So, I am sure he and his folks knew what CBS was doing.

And the first rule of PR for people who have media outside your front door - go out the back.

I wonder if CBS will have any funny clips of Blago sneaking out the back or running away from the cameras. That would be cute.

fed up · 2 years ago

Another Day another FBI investigation into Blago. I have come to the conclusion that either blago is smarter than we give him credit for or the FBI is really bad at there job. I hate both options.

fed up · 2 years ago

Hey rich did Blago ever admit where the previous funds to bail out the CTA came from.

Bill · 2 years ago

fed up
The FBI is not bad at their job. I'm glad that you finally figured out the other option. You also left off the option that the governor has done nothing wrong and that there is nothing to investigate him for.

Rich Miller · 2 years ago

"GoBearsss," take it up with Chambers.

Little Egypt · 2 years ago

On days like this, Bill doth protest too much. A lot of us have had 5 rotton years of non-governing with Elvis. Bill can stand a bad press day once in a while. I do wonder though with Bill's protests and always protective comments about Elvis, if he is wondering if Channel 2 has caught him going in and out of Chicago's Executive Mansion? I'll be watching the live feed Rich.

Ghost · 2 years ago

Fed up the FBI is very very thorough. They investigated Ryan for roughly 12 years. Ryan to this day maintains his innocence.

GoBearsss · 2 years ago

I guess doing google searches is asking too much sometimes.

Bill · 2 years ago

LE,
I always use the secret cellar entrance.

Little Egypt · 2 years ago

Bill, Blago will never admit he has done anything wrong. Ryan didn't either. But with the vast political corruption in Illinois at all governmental levels, I do believe the FBI would rather put its manpower on other corrupted officials who they know they can convict rather than chasing after your boy Blago IF he has not done anything wrong. I believe it was Patrick Fitzgerald who made a comment about the corrupted political hiring in State government, the FBI has subpoenaed Blago's campaign records, it has been said that one of Blago's employees has worn a wire, Rezko, Levine, and who knows what other information the FBI or Fitzgerald is going after. You and Blago can continue to proclaim innocence but it would be nice just once in a while to read something from you that says "innocent until proven guilty". That statement would be more believable to the general blogging population. I would be real reluctant to state that Blago is innocent and putting my reputation on the line. But then again, you do like to push buttons don't you?

Anonymous · 2 years ago

The Governor practically dared somebody to sue him -- and somebody did. That the plaintiff has, or probably has, conservative political leanings or backing is no surprise. Who else would you expect to step up to the plate?

Bill · 2 years ago

I prefer innocent unless proven guilty.

Little Egypt · 2 years ago

Well Bill, there are a lot of "innocent unless proven guilty" people currently working in the government sector. It's a long line my friend and you can only hope Blago is at the back of it. However, I think most of us know that Fitzgerald has given Blago reserved seating in Section A, Row 1, Seat 1.

I'm going to try to stay awake until 10 p.m. for the live feed.

Ghost · 2 years ago

I prefer innocent "until" proven guity :)

Rich Miller · 2 years ago

I prefer "unless."

"Until" connotes that the target will actually be found guilty.

Little Egypt · 2 years ago

"Until", "unless", makes no difference in this case because Blago is already guilty in the other court - the court of public opinion. His poll numbers shout that loud and clear.

beavis · 2 years ago

The promo is very funny, reminds me of a negative campaign ad in style. I expect very little from the story though. Perhaps I'm ignorant, but I thought the public was already aware that he does nothing.

Linus · 2 years ago

Rich, you're a fan of the classics. Is that Jethro Tull's "Cross-Eyed Mary" playing in the background of the Flannery/Blago promo?

Rich Miller · 2 years ago

Close, but I don't think so.

anon · 2 years ago

Bill, are you a Cubs fan?

Anon Again · 2 years ago

My numbers may be off by small amounts(had to add by hand) but here are some figures from the OEIG quarterly reports in the fiscal years 05-06-07
they had approximately 3787 complaints filed their report shows out ot these complaints they took action on 8, 2 were refered to the EEC and 6 were refered to the gov off, and we know two of those 6 got their jobs back not one referal to the AG or the FBI or any states attorney, my third grader could do better than that the sad part is know one knows what happened to the other six cases somehow i think we should know this is the USA and why would any case be referd to the Gov office when many of these accusations are about his appointees this is the exact reason many of his people refuse to honestly answer question from anyone it gives witness intimidation a new meaning tell the truth loose your job i have voted democrat my whole life i will not vote for another democrat for a long time this is embarassing

Bill · 2 years ago

Anon Again
You must be a proponent of the Rich Miller school of punctuation.......just kidding, your highness!
What's with this cubs fan stuff? I only like major league baseball except for the Frontier League Champion Windy City Thunderbolts.

Captain America · 2 years ago

I heard the Channel 2 promo on WBBM Radio several times. From a PR standpoint, the promo alone seems very damaging to the governor, irrespective of the substance of the expose. The promo reinforces a negative perception that already exists in the public mind according to the polls.

Garp · 2 years ago

Truthfully, the thing I got out of the promo clip was that he only makes $155,000 per year. No wonder he is up to shanannigans. Maybe we should give him a raise so his wife doesn't have to work so hard selling state contractors real estate.

He makes Ryan Look like a Sain · 2 years ago

Anon again, I don't think they are reporting everything. Alot of the investigations they are involved in are no more than harassment.

Anon Again · 2 years ago

Rich teached me therd grade engleesh-failed

Former State Employee · 2 years ago

Hats off to Matt Magalis and good luck during his hearing. What happenned to "whistle blower" protection? Could the Gov at least reimburse DHS for the $'s raised at the fund raiser planned on state time??? HA!

Disgusted · 2 years ago

I heard today 3rd hand that the gov, wife and daughter had a run-in in the elevator at the Capitol with a couple of electricians. The gov's language apparently left much to be desired of a father. Anyone else hear anything about this???

In the Sticks · 2 years ago

Rumor from the ISP watchers is that there may be a trip to one of the downtown hotels or two for a meeting or two in the morning, then back home for a jog, some lunch, then the afternoon in the library reading and thinking about how to do wonderful stuff for people. What a life! Check out the spare black Suburban parked at the neighborhood Walgreens - since a paid parking spot hasn't been authorized.

Sad in Elgin · 2 years ago

It seems like the only city in IL is Chicago. Gov Blogo, when he wants to show up in Springfield, flies down on his private jet in the morning, then flies home at night so he can be the family man. Think of the money he wastes. The fuel. If you are going to be gov then live in the capital. I am sorry downtown Chicago has troubles, the CTA and CPS, but should I have to bail them out? We have our own problems here in Elgin. Our absent Gov should be down state working with our elected leaders trying to find a way to help Chicago without making the rest of the state pay! It makes me so tired and sad. Come on Rod, get back to work. I work every day, what about you?