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Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

Jon Musgrave — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 16:49:32 -0000

I don't know about other Democratic officials, but at a book signing last week I ran into former state senator and Sesser mayor Ned Mitchell. Though a conservative Democrat, he's backing Eisendrath.

Though too liberal for Mitchell's taste, he's still not Rod and that appears to be enough.

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

Paul Powell — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:44:06 -0000

A downstate county chairman told a friend of mine today that despite not being able to get any jobs from RGod for the past three years he was told late last week that suddenly three jobs in his county were going to now be filled. I would venture to say that lots of jobs will be created/filled in the next 60 days. If you need something from RGod, now is the time to get it.

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

Jeff — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 23:17:42 -0000

I received this email and it says I can forward it to anyone who may be interested:

"As you may have heard former Alderman Edwin Eisendrath will be challenging Governor Rob Blagojevich in the the Democratic Primary for the office of Governor. In light of this the office of the Governor is looking for volunteers to assist with the Democratic Primary Campaign starting tomorrow (December 20th)! The position will involve working 4 hours shifts on various days between December 20-27 verifying signatures in downtown Chicago. This is a great opportunity to make a name for yourself with pivotal individuals in Illinois Government. The work is absolutely essential and could easily lead to internships and jobs opportunities. For more information contact Jordan Smith at 618-534-7726. Call ASAP! Feel free to forward to anyone who may be interested."

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Who is Jordan Smith? I don't know this for sure, but it's a great assumption:
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Despite budget deficit, loyalists get new state jobs

Thursday, April 17, 2003
By John O'Connor
The Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD Ã¢â‚¬â€ Gov. Rod Blagojevich is tackling the state's huge budget deficit by proposing spending cuts and eliminating jobs, but he still found money to hire campaign workers for new positions.
Blagojevich has carved out $145,000 for three liaisons who work for the state's Corrections and Transportation departments handling residents' questions and complaints.
Anita Decker, 24, makes $55,000 representing Corrections in northwestern Illinois. Jordan Smith, 21, is paid $45,000 as a Carbondale-based liaison for Transportation, as is Kyle Anderson, 24, who works in Collinsville.None has particular expertise in corrections or transportation, but all volunteered for candidate Blagojevich last fall, spokesman Tom Schafer said.

"They're young people who have shown a lot of enthusiasm and worked on the governor's campaign," Schafer said.

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

Just someone else — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 23:06:35 -0000

Couple of unrelated thoughts:

1) Looks like someone at "cheesy corporate logos r us" spent 10-15 good minutes on Edwin's logo (which is apparently more time than he spent preparing for his campaign announcement).

2) Love the hilariously self-aggrandizing posts by "hack." Are you for real?

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

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Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

muletown — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 21:16:30 -0000

I don't think you can equate Mr. Eisendrath to Mr. Howlett. Mike Howlett had held state office and was backed by Richard J. Daley. Mr. Eisendrath does not have those two intangibles on his side. However, a showing by the current Governor of less than 60% makes his reelection in November tenuous at best.
However, I can tell you one thing. Mr. Blagojevich is on the verge of yanking off not only the Veterans of Illinois but all over the world. No Illinois politician has ever tried this clever strategy. If he continues this folly Mr. Eisendrath will get every veteran vote from Iraq to Gettysburg. (Note:Civil War Soldiers are still voting in Chicago)

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

"B Team" — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:37:15 -0000

I am a rabid independent and have never voted democratic. Now that there is an other candidate on the democratic side, I will be voting in the democratic primary for Mr. Ed. It will be a vote for A.B.B. - Anybody But Blogo. I hope he stays in long enough to push testicular virility off the ballot.

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

Bill's Buddies — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:21:07 -0000

March 22 headlines:

Blago ........ 73
"Snooty" EE .. 14
Sitkowski .... 13

Bring it on!

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

Anon — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 19:47:54 -0000

Like I said--"brie cheeseheads"

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

Bubs — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 19:07:58 -0000

Hey Rich, I just checked the EE website via your link. "Snooty" doesn't do it justice enough!

Besides the "Edwin" stuff, what about "planting a standard on a barren hill . . . .?" Biblical references . . . .? Repeatedly clubbing us over the head with his self-image as an intellectual heir to RFK . . . ?

Holy "Man on Horseback Complex," Batman!!

Between the egos of "Edwin" and "Rod," this primary is going to be a Relief Act for Cobblers, but all the holes will be on the TOP side of the shoe. Can't wait!!

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

Capitol Wag — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 18:52:01 -0000

Edwin's so-called campaign announcement in Springfield was a drag.

He refused to speak in detail about:

- His political connections/support.

- His positions on any number of policy issues, even abortion.

- How exactly he would 'reform' business in Springfield.

- His recent phone conversation with Mell.

- His family wealth.

- How much he would spend and/or raise for his campaign.

- Whether he had talked to Madigan about his candidacy.

In at least a couple instances, he simply ignored questions he appeared to find distasteful.

He said he wanted to debate Blago, but that he hadn't contacted the Blago campaign.

He said he would run a conventional campaign, complete with staff, only none of them tagged along.

All in all, he appeared distant and especially pompous.

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

Anon — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 18:48:54 -0000

Naturally, things are just beginning. But one worrisome sign for Eisendrath is the fact that his opening statements and press release are all negative. Nothing positive about what he would do other than not do the bad stuff Blagojevich is doing. Eisendrath is particularly vulnerable to charges of negative campaigning, because he was criticized for running a vitriolic campaign against Sidney Yates, calling him too old for the job among many other things. Normally that would be ancient history, but if he goes too negative in this campaign, the Blago people will undoubtedly draw up some old quotes (some of which I recall are pretty bad and won't be at all appreciated by elderly voters)to show a pattern of behavior.

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

Bubs — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 18:39:34 -0000

It is interesting that the bloggers that are calling EE the new phenom know little about him other than he isn't Blago, and he hs some family money (let's be clear on that - he has a MOUNTAIN of family money).

I don't know EE now, but when he was younger and aldermanic, he struck many as a very arrogant man, surrounded by very arrogant people, much like Rod today. From the looks of the press conference, I'd have to say that not much has changed, sadly.

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

Jeff — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 16:38:52 -0000

WHO IS:::

GOVERNOR
PHILIP J. SITKOWSKI
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ADDISON, IL 60101
DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

Observing Democrat — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 16:30:17 -0000

Mentioning Mell is a great move... as the media jumps all over any mention and provides instant media attention -- deserved or not.

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

Papa Legba — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 15:41:19 -0000

There are very few posters here that give EE a chance. Why?

From where I sit, I see...

1. That EE is not stupid and intending on committing politic suicide just for yuks. I don't see him jumping in now just to jump in. He has something up his sleeve or in his back pocket.

2. Hw will have the backing of the Chicago get the vote out Machine. As Buddy commented, there are reasons people aren't jumping up for him just yet. Just wait and see.

3. He does provide an opportunity for employees of the state to vote against Blago without having to vote Republican in the primary. Heads would have rolled if employees voted Republican. Voting records are checked you know.

4. Blago isn't very popular anymore. EE gives Democrats who can't stomach voting Republican a Democrat to vote for.

Even if he gets linked to Chicago politics, all he has to do is get past the primary to rid us of Milorad. It just might not be that hard, even without a PFitz boost.

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Joe Dirt — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 14:52:37 -0000

And Howlett went on to get 30% of the vote against Jim Thompson

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

publius — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 14:15:01 -0000

someone says that unseating an incumbent governor in the primary is unthinkable? well let's think about the last democratic governor---he did a roiien job and his fellow dems went into the primary booths and picked mike howlett as the party's nominee

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

Reddbyrd — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 14:01:28 -0000

Edwin is short for Edwin...that's what he prefers his friends to call him
Announcement looked very no exciting and the reporting did not suggest there was much to inspire anyone.
Admitting to meeting Dick Mel was a bonehead play.
too. Talking about ethics is something EVERY gubernatorial candidate pitches
Looks like another homerun for GRod :)

Re: Low turnout a sign of things to come?

Beowulf — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 13:22:04 -0000

Edwin Eisendrath is going to be the political "Sleeper of the Year." You are going to find that he is going to attract droves of Democrat voters to his side against Blagojevich. Just because he didn't have a huge numerical turnout for his announcement that he was running does not mean a thing. He represents the most formidable type of opponent in an election. He represents "a vote against Blagojevich" rather than "a vote for Eisendrath". People will turn out to vote in a primary if they are livid or enraged at an incumbent just to get him out of office. They (Illinois Democrats)could have run a circus clown as their candidate last election (some say they did!) and the clown would have defeated any Republican candidate because the Illinois voter's hatred of George Ryan was so great. Judy Barr Topinka still carries the stigma and the stain of her old friend George. Eisendrath will surprise all of the political wags with his sudden new found popularity when it comes time to run against Blagojevich.