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Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 22:16:00 -0000

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Rich Miller — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 22:06:00 -0000

Why do peope think that a post that will only be alive for two minutes before it's deleted will make any difference whatsoever? Idiots. Go away!

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iwearshoes2 — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 21:39:00 -0000

I think Edgar helps Topinka. But, I also think that Topinka helps Topinka. Blago is hemorrhaging south of I-80. Not a partisan comment...just an observation from the latest polls.

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Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 21:05:00 -0000

My oh my. There seems to be a lot of desperate posts here today. Even if Edgar helps her just a teeny tiny bit she will cream Blago. With the latest SurveyUSA numbers, plus all his past sterling numbers, our gov is not intensely popular in Illinois.

When the crap hits the campaign fan and with PFitz crew's press releases, does anybody think Blago will be fit to win a percinct captain's post after the '06 election? I don't.

Blago will = a small footnote in Illinois history.

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Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 20:23:00 -0000

to anon 2:49: I believe Bush won re-election...so, he backed a winner, correct? we are getting way of the point here. Edgar will help her through the primary and then through the general election. Don't agree with me, then thats coo!

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illiniforever — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 19:40:00 -0000

Ms. Topinka tried to sound like she is real tough and competent in her opening speach; however, her actions speak MUCH louder.
She proved incompetent when trusted with the state's finances, and the baggage from her past will come back to haunt her.

We need new blood in this race, but she is not the answer. How about a fresh start with a candidate who doesn't have her baggage who can also help us get beyond the troubles of the Blago administration?

Can we do better on either the Democrat or Republican side? Let's hope.

Re: Question of the day

Rich Miller — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 19:30:00 -0000

RedByrd is the Monroe Flinn of the Capitol Fax blog.

"Mr. Speaker, I move the previous question!"

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reddbyrd — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 19:24:00 -0000

ok work force let's wash up and get ready for the $5 buckets of pabst.
it has been a tough day at the job site.

taxpayers really got a full load today.

don't forget to wear your dancin' shoes tomorrow. or your bowlin' shoes. TGIF is just over the horizon

ready set go!

Re: Question of the day

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 19:03:00 -0000

Joe Public doesnt know who Longo is... Plus that picture looks like it was taken back in the 80's.

However, Ryans mug is commonly known and will be instantly recognizeable in an ad.

I bet her staff is wishing that video had disappeared... kinda like the hotel debt she tried to wipe away for Cellini.

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Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 18:40:00 -0000

The skid mark on Judy's knickers will be exposed!

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Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 18:35:00 -0000

So I'm sure that all of you who love the film of Judy and George dancing must also love the photos of Rod and Dominic Longo all smiles and arm in arm.

Glass houses baby, glass houses. And the glassiest one is on the northside of Chicago.

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Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 18:31:00 -0000

The only experience that Topinka has is how to run the state into 5 billion hole and how to cut the insider deal.

She did nothing while the Republicans sent billions into DuPage County. Screw the rest of the state.ursuh

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Re: Question of the day

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 18:28:00 -0000

Edgar can't help Topinka in southern IL.

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Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 17:52:00 -0000

I'm not a big fan of Topinka's willingness to support "gay rights" anymore than I would be happy if she supported "child molestor" rights, but she's not the only person who has been fooled into this illogical thinking. I'm also not a big fan of Topinka's tenure as Republican Chair.

But, Edgar's support does have value and makes her more mainstream than not. Edgar and Topinka may be part of the past, but some people out there will also view that as experience. Edgar may not have a big effect, but he doesn't hurt anyone. He's popular and would defeat Blago if the election were held today.

I won't vote for Topinka in the primary, but if she wins, I'll certainly take her over Blago.

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Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 17:49:00 -0000

Anon 1:10 said: "Yes, Jim Edgar will help out the Topinka campaign. Has he ever hurt a candidate he's backed? [Claims to the contrary] are seriously outrageous."

Actually, Edgar as Campaign Chairman has one very recent, substantial campaign defeat on his resume. He was the state chairman for Bush-Cheney '04, and despite the President's national victory, he performed dismally in Illinois. Edgar did nothing to increase the vote for Bush in Illinois, and, indeed, just simply did nothing. Hence his "prestige" did nothing to move Bush's vote up.

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Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 17:36:00 -0000

Anon 12:11
Do you think that edgar is accounting for his time in 15 minute intervals like his fellow administrators at U of I?

What a great idea.

Think one of those Daily Illini or maybe they should change their name to Daily Illinoize wander to time sheet hall and check it out.

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Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 17:18:00 -0000

She'll make it out of the primary... as a crawling dying animal.

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Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 17:15:00 -0000

We're not so deperate, we're sooo confident... to the point I found it heartbreaking watching these people slowly go down in flames. It's not even that entertaining, like the video, but it's inevitable.

Re: Question of the day

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 17:07:00 -0000

Poll Link:

http://www.sj-r.com/section...

By the way, as a Blago supporter, we are not afraid of Topinka. That is laughable. The subject matter of this post if her campaign, so guess what? We WILL call her out for the fake she is.

I dont even think she will make it out of the primary.

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Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:27:00 -0000

anon 9:05: I couldn't find that poll on the S-J-R website--do you have a link?

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Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:13:00 -0000

why are we attacking JBT already?...admit it you dems know blagos days are numbered. Please, enough with the divorce records...you guys sound soooo desperate!

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Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:10:00 -0000

Yes, Jim Edgar will help out the Topinka campaign. Has he ever hurt a candidate he's backed? Some of these comments are seriously outrageous and half don't answer the question given to them. GOODBBQ...have you ever tried yellow snow?

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Pat Collins — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 15:52:00 -0000

Just hope the media does not fight to unseal her divorce records

And I thought it was unusual to have sealed divorce records? Sure hers aren't open?

If they are sealed, she's safe as long as she doesn't run against Prince O. His opponents seem to have their divorce problems pop up.

Re: Question of the day

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 15:51:00 -0000

anon 9:49, Judy will have to keep looking since Kjellander is doing just find with Rod's as Gov i.e. the Bear Stean's deal and Cellini's Good Government Council dontated at least $20,000 to him this year already. Sounds like they already found their friend.

Edgar will help some but ultimately it is hers to win or lose. SJ-R pole numbers nothwithstanding, Rod if very vulnerable but that doesn't mean he's lost. Someone will have to prove they can lead and its up to Judy to show swing voters that she can.