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Re: Meeks taking steps to run for guv

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 13:04:59 -0000

I know he will make a very good Gov, we need someone that can pull the black people together this generation needs to know that we can and will have a place in this world,

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NeedsToBeSaid — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:11:42 -0000

Non of the nay sayers can really say anything of value on this topic uless they have heard Pastor Senator Meeks preach/talk about it himself. I think what really gets most of whom seem to find this funny is that it would mean that African Americans would benifit more than they ever have from his becoming govener. But you really don't think that Pastor Senator Meeks hasn't thought of all of this and prayed over it extensively do you? That is why if he does run he will win.

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Important — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 17:49:48 -0000

If you've ever experienced racism, lack of concern and total disregard, then you'd understand the importance of someone like Rev. Meeks making waves. Whether he runs in the election or not, both parties should realize that they owe blacks some respect.

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Levois — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 20:34:04 -0000

I would like to think Rev. Meeks cares more about the issues than his own political advancement. However for him to pursue this issue of Rod Blagojevich pledge not to raise taxes for schooling funding doesn't insure his advancement beyond the far south side of Chicago.

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Same as the old boss — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 18:58:36 -0000

Meeks can feel he (thru the Black caucus) has more influence for the upcoming election. Southern Illinois ( everything south of Champaign ) is dead to Rod, and vice-versa.

The race is for Chicago, Cook, and the collar counties/suburbs. Rod has been hitting the Latinos hard all year, but he needs a solid black vote to win. That's why he's spent more time in the Reverend Senator's church than he has the Governor's mansion or Springfield Office. It ain't becasuse Blago is God-Fearing, that's for certain.

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Anon — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 18:15:09 -0000

This will give puffery an out. He will go into the primary with the no new taxes. If he wins (God forbid) He flip flop on us and say that he has reevaluated his position.

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Publius — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 18:13:47 -0000

Methinks that those wanting an African American challenge to Mayor Daley in April 2007 might see a third party challenge in November 2006 as an efficient and effective was to get a citywide organization up and running early.

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anon — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 18:13:17 -0000

The most solid constituency the Governor has, and what does he do? He betrays them. Don't you think he promised Meeks that he wouldn't take the pledge again? Why else would Meeks be so angry at his friend?
If not for his father-in-law, Blago would still be chasing ambulances on the north side. But he dumped him anyway. Now he's betting that the black community has no place else to go. What disrespect!
The man is utterly devoid of character. How would you like to be down in the trenches with him? Is there anyone you would trust less? You'd be safer by yourself.

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thomas paine — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 18:11:56 -0000

Meeks doesn't live in Chicago so he can't run for mayor unless he moves.

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INADAZE — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 17:00:59 -0000

Give me a break. All of these big ego and I'm in charge attitudes make me SICK!!!!

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johnkennedy — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:55:29 -0000

Maybe he checking voter turnout against name recognition within Chicago for a run against Hizzoner Daley. The Excitement Factor!!

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scoot — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:13:21 -0000

Meeks won't run, the Senator is trying to push Blago into more funding for education. His numbers would be worse than Alan Keyes 27%. But, what do I know.

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ISU REP — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:09:01 -0000

I hope he does run JBT can start measuring fabric for the mansion drapes!!

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Yellow Dog Democrat — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:07:17 -0000

I'm no election lawyer, but I can tell you two things. If Meeks wants to run as a Third Party candidate, he doesn't need to withdraw from the Democratic Primary, but he must put together a complete statewide slate.

From the 2006 Candidate Guide:

A candidate for whom a nomination paper has been filed as a partisan candidate at a Primary Election, and who is defeated for nomination, is prohibited from being listed on the ballot at the General Election as an independent candidate or as a candidate of another political party, and may not file a Declaration of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate at that General Election. (10 ILCS 5/7-61, 10-3, 17-16.1 and 18-9.1)

A new political party is created when a political group files nomination papers for a complete slate of candidates within the state, a specific district, or a political subdivision. If the new party receives more than 5% of the total votes cast at the General Election, it becomes an established political party in the state, district or political subdivision. (10 ILCS 5/7-2 and 10-2)

Re: Meeks taking steps to run for guv

Pat collins — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:05:45 -0000

Does this mean someone killed the Harold Washington Party? Or did it go away from missing an election cycle.

I bet he needs not decide until AFTER the primary. So, until then he can put pressure on gun Ban with no cost to himself at all.

Pretty clever guy.....

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Budget Watcher — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:03:25 -0000

I still contend it's a bluff in order to secure a more active role in establishing the state's policy agenda. The bonds between Governor and the Black Caucus will be that much stronger after the inevitable reconciliation.

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donchicago48 — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:55:11 -0000

For those of you who fail to understand the problem, there is only one solution... raise taxes. What you fail to grasp is that raising taxes IS the problem. When people and businesses flee Illinois to tax-friendlier climes like rats leaving a sin,king ship, how can anyone seriously consider exacerbating the problem?

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Forecast — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:24:31 -0000

Meeks will keep this boomlet alive through the primary. If Stroger wins, serious horsetrading will ensue and Meeks will not pursue the very difficult task of collecting thousands and thousands of signatures to run as a third party or independent candidate. (And Rod has the millions to spend on keeping Meeks off the ballot.)

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Anonymous — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:18:58 -0000

The phony here is Blago who hasn't even met his own commitment of raising per pupil spending by $1000 and is effectively killing off funding reform with this pledge that had to be dragged out of him. The real kicker is that there is no chance in hell of having a workable budget for four more years without some new revenue sources. He's mortgaged everything else and is out of cute fixes and sweeps.

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anon — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:09:22 -0000

I think Rev Meeks could make it a real race, The Gov likes to use racial/ethnic/gay politics when its to his advantage so I dont think that Rev. Meeks statements are out of line, they are pragmatic. Race plays a role in everything in this state. If the Gov is a real man he would tell Rev Meeks to take a hike, I have a feeling this issue will be resloved shortly behind closed doors, this is a little bi#ch slap letting the Gov know to not take blacks for granted.

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DOWNSTATE — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:00:50 -0000

Sounds like a Chicago thing to me.Since this Gov. got in I say no to anything with a Cook County address.I might weaken a little for one of those fine Chicago assult weapons that the Chicago arm of the Iraq insurgents have.

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Mr. Anon — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:49:00 -0000

Anyone keeping a scorecard on how many Meeks mutterings there have been?
The number is getting up there
I think Meeks already has a 3rd party Should be a good distraction for the GOPs.

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Cassandra — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:46:20 -0000

It's all about race for Meeks and his largely black constituency.

That comment about splitting the white vote
cinches it.

Now, what will be the price in our taxpayer money (money that is supposedly to be spent for the benefit of ALL citizens) be for Blago to appease Meeks. A pretty high price, I'd bet, even if not in education funding.

Talking to some lawyer is just part of squeezing a little harder.

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THEGUV'SFRIEND — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:37:22 -0000

- cermak_rd - Wednesday, Mar 1, 06 @ 1:05 pm:

I donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t know that I like the idea of a Reverend for Gov. Would he still act as a Rev at his Church? How would he avoid entangling the two?

I THINK CERMAK_RD NAILED IT. THERE IS NO MORE TO BE SAID.

GOOD POINT CERMAK......

IT WOULD EITHER BE ONE OR THE OTHER

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Establishment Republican — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:36:23 -0000

Meeks canÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t possibly be serious, can he?

Is it realistic that somebody can get on the ballot as an Independent and not have to rely on a Libertarian Party nomination or something like that?

We could wind up with a four way general election between Blagojevich, Topinka, Meeks, and Pat OÃ¢â‚¬â„¢Malley.

I really am skeptical that anything can come of this, but wow, this would be devastating news for Blagojevich.