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Re: Late morning funny

anonymous — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:02:39 -0000

A Citizen,
you didn't read that quote correctly. You need Cliff Notes

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Recent Numbers — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:54:12 -0000

Knowing what we know now, which one would you vote for in a governors race?

George Ryan (620 Votes, 48%)

Rod Blagojevich (666 Votes, 52%)

Another bad poll done by another bad paper.
Is this the same 1200 that voted in the Tibunes dumb poll?

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Captain America — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:55:58 -0000

I agree with the previous bloggers that the primary issue reflected in this tongue-in-cheek poll is competence versus incompetence. Ryan was a competent politician/Governor who happened to be a crook. After his dismal performance since his reelection, Blago is widely perceived as an incompetent and political irrational Governor who may be a crook. Given a choice between a competent crook and an incompetent,widely perceived as dishonest, they voted for Ryan.

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Gregor — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:18:57 -0000

Don't blame me, I voted for "close this window". I think he was the Green party candidate...

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9:05 pm — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:10:44 -0000

Since Rich posted this at 11:13, Blago has won the vote, 313 to 243. But it hasn't been enough to overcome George's early lead. George is still ahead, 53% to 47% (which is almost Blago's percent of the popular vote in 2006, isn't it?)

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JakeCP — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:35:49 -0000

Haha I truly am not surprised. Seeing that I was too young to really remember Ryan, I can't really form an opinion of his actions as governor. However after reading the comments I believe I would've preferred him over Blagojevich any day!

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A Citizen — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:34:59 -0000

Rich, they vote once at the state computer then again at home/hotel. Just halve the number. But either way, there just are so few votes for blags! Maybe the poll is just not an attention grabber? Just seems a low turnout.

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Rich Miller — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:19:40 -0000

The margin is closing somewhat.

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A Citizen — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:08:24 -0000

- anonymous -
I surmise that quote means gov is a loser - like the poll said! Guv doesn't even have enough staff left in the area to load up the "poll". Sad, very sad.

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anonymous — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:01:38 -0000

If we make the praise or blame of others the rule of our conduct, we shall be distracted by a boundless variety of irreconcilable judgments, be held in perpetual suspense between contrary impulses, and consult forever without determination.
â€” Samuel Johnson: Rambler #23

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A Citizen — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:48:23 -0000

Out of all the hundreds of thousands or million who voted for blags last election ONLY 302 would do so now. What a downfall . . . shameful!

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GettingJonesed — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:32:29 -0000

Here is the latest at quitting time
Knowing what we know now, which one would you vote for in a governorÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s race?
George Ryan (460 Votes, 60%)
Rod Blagojevich (302 Votes, 40%)

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Jaded — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:49:12 -0000

Oh, by the way, I just voted for Ryan.

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Gucci Dreams — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:36:51 -0000

Wonder if that fashion plate Rod could beat any cartoon characters?

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Jaded — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:30:10 -0000

People really don't like either one, so it is like a guy torturing you asking you which little toe he should cut off first. You have to give an answer, but you know there is really no good answer.

George was about 10 times the legislator, governor, and leader that Blagojevich is/was, but that is not why he is leading. He is leading because folks are sick and tired of the current guy, so anybody looks better by comparison.

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Yellow Dog Democrat — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:26:44 -0000

A better question is to ask Democrats, knowing what they know now, if they would have voted for:

- Rod Blagojevich
- Roland Burris
- Edwin Eisendrath
- Paul Vallas

I bet Vallas wins that one.

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312 — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:22:45 -0000

Wow, now it's 61% Ryan to 39% Rod. Wonder if an email went out to all the state employees telling them to participate if they want their paychecks on time...

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WhatChaHiden' Rod? — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:17:38 -0000

Maybe Illinois will get a huge Christmas present this year, when Governor Blagojevich frees up all those secret federal subpoenas that haven't done Illinois or anyone any harm.

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VanillaMan — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:49:21 -0000

This is merely the confirmation of an unfortunate truth: Voters prefer competent crooks over incompetent ones.

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Doodles — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:41:28 -0000

Most probably figured that, even with Ryan locked up in a Wisconsin prison, he'd spend about as much time in Springfield over the next 3-4 years as Blagojevich will.

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Levois — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:26:28 -0000

We did have our chance last year to not vote for him again and we fell for it. Unfortunately.

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winco — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:55:21 -0000

This is a dumb idea. You could also ask: Who would you rather have as governor of Illinois, Dick Cheney or Rod Blagojevich? And the results would be the same. Kim Jong Il or Rod Blagojevich? The results would be about the same. etc.

It is a nice way to try to send a message to Blago that the people are not happy with his "leadership," but if it came down to it, that is not how the vote would be.

We all know it is the most unscientific "poll" there is, so I hope people don't really think that is how such an election would actually turn out.

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Rich Miller — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:33:35 -0000

BigDog, if George is beating him, I figure just about anyone is - at least on that nonscientific reader survey.

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BigDog — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:18:57 -0000

I'd like to see a similar poll with the added options of Judy Baar Topinka and Paul Vallas. Not that I'd need to see the results - the best choice is obvious and was the cause of this traditional Republican to register as a Dem for the first time ever in the 2002 primary. If only more had seen the wisdom of my ways...

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Crimefighter — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:46:02 -0000

Uhhhh...that poll should have had Judy Baar's name instead of George's.