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Re: Question of the day

anon — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:07:05 -0000

Rod - 55%
Topinka - LOSES

Re: Question of the day

uiucleader — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:01:46 -0000

"Tom Abram for 103rd State Rep: Tom Abram (Jacobsson, Bradfield )in Champaign will make major waves and could win this race."

You cannot honestly believe that's true. For your sake, I hope you dont. Abram may pull 5%.

Re: Question of the day

T.J. — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 13:20:41 -0000

I totally forgot Abram was favored over Bradfield and safe incumbent Jakobsson.

Re: Question of the day

diehard — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 12:16:18 -0000

Silvertonguedevil--
I share some of your frustration however--regardless of your individual job situation I do have to ask if you remember why you're a Dem in the first place? Why did you remain a Dem in years of Repub rule when most people just went with that flow? In my case I have chosen my party affiliation because of my stance on the social issues and regardless of the criticisms of this administration they have stood up for the social issues that define the Democratic party. That's why I'm hanging in there with my support.

Re: Question of the day

It is easy being Green — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:25:52 -0000

Other races where Greens will change the political landscape 2006:

Dorian Breuer for 1st State Senate: Dorian Breuer faces a scandal ridden Democrat (Munoz) and no Republican.

Tom Abram for 103rd State Rep: Tom Abram (Jacobsson, Bradfield )in Champaign will make major waves and could win this race.

Phil Huckelberry for 88th State Rep: Phil Huckelberry is running solely opposed to a Republican (Brady), no Democrat bothered to oppose. This is a college district!

Charlie Howe for 115th State Rep: Charlie Howe is running against just a Republican (Bost), no Democrat bothered to oppose. This is a college district!

Look for Dorian Breuer, Phil Huckelberry, Tom Abram, and Charlie Howe to have a major impact in their races in November.

The Illinois Green Party also has candidates that should be factored in in these districts:

Roberto Cepeda for 2nd State Rep
Kathy Cummings for 4th State Rep
Nathan Helsabeck - 8th State Representative
Timothy Curtin for 78th State Rep

Illinois Green and Growing!

Re: Question of the day

It is easy being Green — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:36:24 -0000

Please, people...no matter what you think of Whitney and the Greens BELIEVE me when I say NO ONE should have to go through the petition drive and signature validation process that the Greens will have to successfully navigate to get on the ballot. If Whitney gets on the ballot he DESERVES 5%+. It is simply a vote for democracy.

Re: Question of the day

David P. Graf — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 08:47:40 -0000

As someone who recently moved to Springfield after living 25 years in Chicago, I predict a 58%-42% victory for Blagojevich. Given that whoever replaces Stroger as President of the Cook County Board will control a lot of votes, the machine will make sure that the voters march to the polls and vote the right way. Besides, Daley is no friend of Madigan and Blagojevich is the best way of spiking any plans Madigan may have for his daughter becoming governor. Of course, if Daley gets indicted by the Feds before the election, it's all up for grabs just as it would be if Blagojevich gets charged.

Re: Question of the day

T.J. — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 02:45:43 -0000

Governor

Blagojevich-Quinn (D) 53%
Topinka-Birkett (R) 44%
Whitney-Samuels (G) 2%

U.S. House 6

Roskam (R) 53%
Duckworth (D) 47%

U.S. House 8

Bean (D) 52%
McSweeney (R) 46%
Scheurer (I) 2%

U.S. House 15

Johnson (R) 64%
Gill (D) 35%

State Senate 52

Myers (R) 51%
Frerichs (D) 48%
Parnarauskis (S) 1%

Re: Question of the day

OptimisticGreen — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 01:10:49 -0000

Whitney - 36%
Topinka - 34%
Blagojevich - 30%

Rod's indictments heat up, Judy's begin, Whitney absolutely smokes them in the debates.

Re: Question of the day

the ole preceinct captain — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 23:23:23 -0000

Blago 52%
Topinka 48%

Blago wins because of the people of Illinois are sick of the way the repub's ran the state and Topinka can only offer complaints. She has no programs and is as guilty as the rest of the crew that is being sentanced right now.

Re: Question of the day

SilverBackDemocrat — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 23:11:38 -0000

Brother "STD," I feel your pain; However, I disagree with your analysis of how things are ran in state government "now." The only difference between hiring now and when the Republicans were in control is "managers." Managers are employed at the will of the Governor and his Directors. The Governor has the right and authority to have managers in place that reflect his views, and ideas of how or what "policy/ies" should be implemented or not implemented. It is too bad that you have been looked over or thrown off to the side (if you are qualified) to be a manager and reflect the CEO's views, ie., Senior Public Service Administrator (SPSA). Nonetheless, I would say that over 90% of state jobs are covered by AFSCME, so there is "no-way" people are promoted into "union" positions if they do not have "seniority." If a person was promoted and it violated the "Master Contract" the Union would file a grievance and the grieving employee would "win" the grievance and the promotion. That is just a fact. As for people having a problem with the managers, don't know what to tell you. I don't have any problems with my managers, except for hold-overs that do not make decisions and make the union grieve everything. I am a union member with close to 10 years with the state. I just happen to have a Masters' Degree and am a Veteran. Big deal. I guess when a position opens up I "could" apply and get the "Job" automatically because I am a veteran and am "entitled" to an "Absolute Preference." Would that be legit? Because when I applied for promotions in prior administrations, non-veterans with GED's and HS diplomas got jobs over me. I'm sorry for falling off topic. I will not ever get into this "crud" talk anymore. I apologize. I will end with this: The poll break-down should be coming out very soon; I look forward to the poll showing that the Collar Counties have given the Governor more support. He may even have picked up a point or two down-state (way down in the sticks).

Re: Question of the day

Ashur Odishoo — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 23:00:20 -0000

Topinka - 51%
Blago - 48%

Roskam -53%
McSweeney - 52%

Peraica - 51%
Toddler - 47%

Odishoo - 52%
Fritchey - 47%

Ashur Odishoo
Candidate
State Representative 11th District

Re: Question of the day

NumbersGuy — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:57:54 -0000

uiuc, I think the non-homies like our esteemed blog host and YDD are missing the fact that within the District and Champaign County, Mr. Frerichs has more issues than a 3-year subscription to TV Guide. My two cents is on the Undertaker's seat to stay Republican.

From there, my guesses are for the most part in line with YDD's. Close but a win for JBT, say 50-48-2, Roskam 52-48 and Bean 53-47. Net gains for Mr. Speaker; no change in the Senate.

BTW, anybody else think SBD (Silverback Dem) was in high school during the '98 election?

SBD, the local Dem chair in Spfld barely carried his precinct for Blago in the primary-good luck in November! I'm sure the folks in Galesburg are flattered, though, that you consider them "metropolitan."

Re: Question of the day

uiucleader — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:25:52 -0000

"Dem. Mike Frerichs wins the 52nd State Senate Seat over Republican Judy Myers 51-49"

What race are you watching? He is gonna get hammered.

Rod will win by 5 points. If indictment comes, JBT by 5.

Roskam will win. Bean will win.

Madigan will lose two (maybe three seats), and pick up the Quincy one.

Re: Question of the day

Silver tongued devil — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:05:33 -0000

Silverback, as a dem voting for Judy, let me disabuse you of your notion that all the "mad state workers" are sore loser repubs. I was the only known dem in my agency for years working under the repubs, and yes, they punished me for it in various and sundry ways. I stuck it out, making bricks without straw for pharaoh and waiting for my deliverer. No one was happier than I when Blago the Reformer came in, supposedly to sweep the place clean. We civil servants all wanted the bad taste of the tainted Ryan years washed out of our mouths. I voted for the (censored). But then we found out what a lying punk he really was. I saw people I respected despite party affiliation thrown aside and replaced with utter incompetent hacks. I saw others like myself, dems but without any "juice", passed over for promotions and kicked out alongside republicans though they had years more job knowledge than the out-of-state kiddies and contributors that were awarded high posts. I saw horrible waste. I saw unbridled greed every bit as bad as the other party, only compressed into a much shorter time frame. I was disgusted by my party and my choice of Rodrigo and I aim to atone by insuring this festering infection gets cleared from the body politic by November, if it has to be surgically excised.

Re: Question of the day

paper bag over my head — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:48:46 -0000

I have a question. Who does a low voter turn out favor? Normally I would say a Republican because their is a faction of conservatives that are always a strong voting block, but given JBT stance on some social issues, I am not convinced they will support her. Any guesses?

Re: Question of the day

On the other hand.... — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:05:28 -0000

If Topinka wins I hope she retains every honest hardworking Democrat that Blagojevich has hired. That is if both of them want to stay.

Re: Question of the day

SilverBackDemocrat — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 20:13:20 -0000

I do believe former Governor Ryan won the "98" election by approx. 200-some,000 votes (gang banger commercial pointing out Poshard's support for concealed weapons) is what pushed Ryan over the top. Had the election been held a week or two later, Poshard probably could have closed that gap with an influx of money to counter the negative ads. I do not know any Democrats who voted for "Ryan" (mostly independents who got scared by the commercial showing gang-bangers carrying concealed weapons). Democrats will be at home in November (meaning voting for "our" people on election day in droves). Close to 3 decades of Republican "control" and their "cronyism" in this state is enough. People see through their hypocrisy, and complaining. Democrats were not even considered for state employment in the "80's or early "90's" , and guess what, they all remember it just like it was yesterday. All the "mad" state employees and disgruntled ex-state employees are mad because they don't have their "juice" card anymore. Poooh-hoooo. I think I'll cry an alligator tear for them. Enough about that, a lot of veterans and military people could be the deciding vote, so I hope the Governor works hard to get their vote (don't be fooled by the pundits who say "most" military folk are Republicans (mostly commissioned officers are Repubs, enlisted folk are 90% of military and they are mostly black, hispanic, and working class whites). Nevertheless, I think this election will be an equally close election (similar to "98") with the Governor winning 51% to Topinka's 49% (her support is strong down south-mainly from no-mans land). Republicans claim to "own" everything outside of Chicago. People, that could not be further from the "truth." Fact: Democrats win in every area where metropolitan areas exist (East St. Louis "Madison Co.", Rock Island, Rockford, Knox county, Quincy, Springfield, Decatur); you get the point, where people live. I'm just speaking of places that are considered south of the Collar Counties. Topinka's support is strong where the population is itty-bitty, like Warren County- a place that does not even have a "health department" (that's something to be proud of). I think Hare will win the 17th Congr. District (possibly with 54-56% support). Most people in the District have a bad taste in their mouth for "Zinga." Plus, brother Lane is very, very popular with the majority of voters in the 17th.

Re: Question of the day

scoot — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 19:43:06 -0000

The numbers in this race are so sparatic..from January until now. The average of the polls is more reliable. Both hovering at 41-40% respectively. Let's not jump to any conclusions, those dark clouds are moving in- and the voters of Illinois should be informed on what's going on.

Thoughtful people: We have been through this before with Guv Ryan. Don't let it happen again.

Re: Question of the day

B Hicks — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 19:10:48 -0000

Here's a good one: http://topinkawatch.com/ver...{127287A4-C1A0-4263-A09C-48BCCA58E3B2}/uploads/{2BDFF320-E55E-4DCB-8F14-B082A06F27F7}.MOV

Re: Question of the day

SantaAnna's Leg — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 18:58:52 -0000

You think the poll would be the same after today's revelation of a lawsuit against Rod and Monk from the deposed head of Historic Preservation, who has proof Monk came to him and demanded the summary firing of a "hit list" of republicans? Supposedly he lost his job as director for not playing ball with the pogrom.

Re: Question of the day

B Hicks — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 17:56:09 -0000

Rod in November, by 7%.

The cameras donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t seem to do Judy any justice. You know, they just have a hard time catching her beauty. The picture they ran of her today in the Jacksonville paper made her look like Squidward from Spongebob. WhatÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s up with that? SheÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s a good-looking girl, donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t you think?

Eeeesh

Also, I'm glad that Billy Baroo is back.

Re: Question of the day

Garp — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 17:33:45 -0000

Quinn or Lisa Madigan 55%
Topinka 42%
3% Green Guy

Blago drops out due to indictments

Re: Question of the day

Establishment Republican — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:21:16 -0000

Predictions-

Topinka/Birkett Ã¢â‚¬â€œ 48
Blagojevich/Quinn- 45
Whitney/Saumels- 7

Roskam- 55
Duckworth 45

McSweeney 48
Bean 46
Scheurer- 6

Hare Ã¢â‚¬â€œ 55
Zinga- 45

Overall U.S. Senate- no net change, remains 55-45 GOP

Overall U.S. House- Democrats net a measly 4 seats

Wildcard prediction:

Dick Kay Snodgrass wears Hawaiian shirt and earring on WMAQ Election Night guest appearance.

Re: Question of the day

Truthful James — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:00:07 -0000

Governor (total registerd voters)
Blago 23%
Judy B 22%
Whitney 2%
Apathy 51%

From the Polls
Roskam 52%
Duckworth 48%

Bean 50.5%
McSweeney 49.5%

Nationally Senate = Dems +2
House Dems +7

Treasurer
Radogno 51%
Giannoulis 49%

Indictments (Probability):
Blago 10%
Reyes 33% down since Bush Daley confab on??
Player to be named later: 25%