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Little Egypt — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 08:13:57 -0000

Corvax, Rutherford will not get many votes from fence sitters because he mentioned Jesse is 72 years old and basically "out of gas". I am WAY younger than that and I wish I had half the physical energy and mental awareness Jesse White has. I should be so lucky to have Jesse's health when I get 72. Rutherford insulted a HUGE voter base and he will be slinking away Tuesday night licking his wounds. Serves him right.

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corvax — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 06:34:49 -0000

what do you think of Rutherford mentioning Jesse White's age in his TV ad? i find myself resenting it, but i bet it gets him a few votes from fence-sitters.

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Jasper — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 04:39:00 -0000

As the pols go to the polls today,
Tammy Duckworth will be going home to the 8th to vote for Melissa Bean, Melissa Bean will go home to the 10th to vote for Dan Seals, and Seals will go home to the 9th to vote for Schakowsky.

Total bummer not to live in the district you are running in.

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Democrat for Peraica — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 03:26:46 -0000

Look for Peraica to win by about six points on election night. I am pleased that Tony is going to win, because I feel that the machine screwed the voters and Forest Claypool when they selected Toddler Stroger to be the Democratic nominee. Todd is NOT a reformer, and has no intention of reforming any aspect of the county government, and the voters know it.

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Democrat for Peraica — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 03:23:12 -0000

Look for the main draw on election day in Cook County to be the race for county board president, where Tony Peraica will defeat Todd Stroger. The people realize that it is time to end the excessive corruption in Cook County and that electing either of Peraica's opponents is contrary to the best interests of the taxpayers.

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Citizen A — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 23:59:25 -0000

- anonymous again - Took early retirement, huh ?

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Citizen A — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 23:05:24 -0000

Mr. Luxury Yacht - Kudos to your viewpoint. I am a Republican, but I agree with your view of what gov't should be. Basically honest and in the public interest. With that in mind I am voting for Topinka. If Blago goes then your risktaking might pay off with Quinn - he may just prove to be good, I don't know. But between Blagojevich and Topinka I just can't see doubt - she has no blemishes on her record nor do her employees. Blago has investigations, indictments, guilty pleas all swirling around him with a very high probability that it will insnare him as well. Go with Topinka now and in four years give your all to Quinn.

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Truth — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 22:03:41 -0000

Bill has been amusing from the beginning on this blog. But I don't ever remember seeing him print a blatant factual lie until today at 8:32am and 6:11pm.

Either you are terribly misinformed on Medicaid on you are lying through your teeth. You dropped down a notch, Billy. Your euphoria has overtaken you today.

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Mr. Luxury Yacht — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 22:01:13 -0000

Anon - Sunday, 12:51 am, Little Egypt and Oxymoron,

Absolutely nothing in my post is about the Governor's race (despite what you might think I did not vote for the current Governor, btw). It's about the larger issues of governing. Sorry if my tone betrays impatience, Oxy - yes I was tired from late night lit drops.

For me I'm looking forward to the Quinn Administration.

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So Blue Democrat — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:57:12 -0000

(618) Democrat,

Speaking of answering questions. When is the Governor going to respond to the questions that the Chicago Tribune has posted in the newspaper twice?

Why has Lisa not endorsed the Governor?

Answer these questions.

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So Blue Democrat — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:55:32 -0000

(618) Democrat,

Why did you ask the question? Why does it matter? You just do not like the truth. You must have attended the Jay Hoffman School of Political Threats. I tell my friends in state government that the incompetency and corruption in state governmentwill past. The competent ones need to stay in state government. State government needs adults with experience. If the Governor is not defeated, he will be indicted.

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Frat Boy — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:45:36 -0000

Roomie
Your right. JBT is a terrible unthought out sound bite waiting to happen. Judy's clear lack of compassion for the CUBS is just another reason she shouldn't be Gov. A vote for JBT is a vote for a lose for the entire state of Illinois

Go ROD Go Cubbies.

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(618) Democrat — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:42:58 -0000

So Blue: LOL, Why would it be a threat to ask where a person works? You didn't answer the question. If you work for the State of Illinois and don't like it, quit.

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Citizen A — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:27:24 -0000

Oh my that is silly - We ALL know he spends more time at home than at the guv's office let alone Wiggly field. On the other hand she just may be trying to help him with thoughtful career advice. God knows they could use him and the Cardinals certainly don't need him. But I can't help mentioning on Blago's part "Wait Til Next Year" indictments, trials, sentencing, and prison terms for many in his admin. The Cubs will fare much better. Blago has already struck out!

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So Blue Democrat — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:21:09 -0000

Tessa,

I know many in state government that are very dedicated. Hang in there!

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Roomie — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:16:49 -0000

Did anyone hear Topinka's latest stupid comment?

In Bloomington today, she said that Blago spent more time in Wrigleyville than in Springfield. She said he should run for manager of the Cubs because they are both losers.

Good way to get more votes in Chicago! Idiot. The AP already has a story up on it.

Go Cubbies!

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Tessa — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:10:16 -0000

So Blue - You are so right. Blago is destroying state government, he's destroying state agencies, destroying the credibility of agencies (and the good and honest people - there are many of them) that are supposed to be doing good things and helping the people of the state of Illinois.

Being on the inside truly bites sometimes because people who don't work for the state just don't get it. It's easy to tell us to quit. Not easy when you like what you do and you have people whose lives are dependent on you where you work at.

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Shocker.... — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:05:05 -0000

Biggest shocker of the election....

Raymond Poe gets beat by Sam Cahnman. From Lt. Gov wannabee to forced retirement.

Poe has slacked off, not walked precincts, and taken the voters for granted. Talking to Springfield people, its clear his heart is not in it.

Cahnman, while a kook, has actually walked and come forth with populist ideals.

Poe is using Chuck Redpath's failed strategy...

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mongo — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:04:39 -0000

the race of greatest interest but not mentioned here at all (this thread) is Mark Kirk against young and charismatic Dan Seals...I see upset next week!

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JakeCP — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:54:00 -0000

Bill when you mentioned that Topinka won't sign a no tax pledge let me explain why. Understand Topinka is being smart in case of a natural disaster like Katrina. Seriously Bill Republicans don't raise taxes thats the Democrats.

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Little Egypt — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:45:05 -0000

Bill, you were supposed to be out ringing doorbells today so what gives. Seems you've had a lot of time to post here. You are a one-man show for GoverNOT Hairdo but I suspect that even he would tell you to shut up. You're incoherent rantings are hurting his chances instead of helping. It's really time for you to just sit back and wait for the election results.

Rich, it's really me. I'm just on another computer.

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So Blue Democrat — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:31:13 -0000

(618) Democrat,

Do you want to read more. How about DHS setting up Immigration Centers for access to public benefits when people thorughout the State of Illinois cannot even gain access to public benefits due to lack of training and staffing in local offices? Or DHS giving state money to churches in Chicago so the ministers will preach how wonderful the Governor is during Sunday services. Or how DCFS is not able to investigate child abuse allegations in a timely manner due to lack of workers. Or how staff at HFS are told to lie about budget estimates and program numbers. I can go on forever.

Your guy will go down(if not on election day, it will happen when he is indicted). We should have elected Vallas in the 2002 primary. We can only hope that Lisa will someday revamp the Democratic Pary in Illinois. We will need it if this Governor is re-elected. He is destroying it.

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Arthur Andersen — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:24:28 -0000

BW, Bill never lets the truth get in the way of more spin. Don't waste your time.

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Lt. Guv — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:22:21 -0000

Angie,

Touchy - no, not really.

Saddened, definately.

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So Blue Democrat — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:13:23 -0000

(618) Democrat,

I am just a very interested political observer. I talk to many people throughout state government. I do have political ties with many Democrats. Are you asking me about whether I am a state employee as a threat? This just reinforces why you people need to be removed from power.