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Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Moline Maleman — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:46:16 -0000

Paul Simon Award to the House or Senate member that best reflects the high standards always associated with Simon. Also have an award for someone who does the work to get things accomplished and not just for the glory. This person would not be "best dressed" or gifted speaker, and the like, just someone who everyone knows will always complete the task. Name it after someone who was known for this sort of thing. Rich, assign a name to this award that carries the respect of everyone for this sort of thing.

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Anon — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:10:30 -0000

Most overrated & underrated lobbying/political organization
Best/Worst Rathskeller menu items
Best/worst new law

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

kj — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:10:15 -0000

What about both state legislator and member of the IL Congressional delegation that has done the most for the working people of Illinois.

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Patriot — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:24:23 -0000

How about an award for the person who makes the least hateful comments on this blog?

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Whoa man — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:35:07 -0000

"Most independent state legislator"
I thought you didn't want this to be snarky. He/she that gets this award is going to made fun of big time by his friends. Are you trying to ruin careers here?

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Lotta Liaison — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:51:27 -0000

Best Staffer is a good one

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Little Egypt — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:37:22 -0000

Plus I agree with having a best staffer award. Let's not forget the people who keep the capitol running, in spite of the politicians' effort to shut it down - janitors, any support staff, pages, committee clerks. etc.

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Little Egypt — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:34:08 -0000

How about the best lobbyist office to flop at overnight after you've tied on a good one and can't drive home.

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Gus Frerotte's Clipboard — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:31:34 -0000

How about recognizing the most effective legislative committee(s)? Some committees do a great job of trying to shape legislation in a bipartisan way -- it might be fun to recognize a whole group for their collective work.

It might also be good to recognize the best staffers -- each caucus and the governor's office have dedicated people working hard, often trying to keep the trains running while their principals disagree.

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

It's Me — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:43:22 -0000

George P. Shadid Award, this would be for the legislator/police commissioner/agency head who has "done the most" for Illinois Children. This could include and is not limited to:
Health care
Juvenille offender rights
Community Service funding
Park Clean ups

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

DC — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:10:37 -0000

Oops that would be the Bill Brady Award for Active Boards and Commissions

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

DC — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:09:25 -0000

Board and Commissions with enough members to have a quorum

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

FG — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:06:08 -0000

Best e-mail by an appointed officail

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Sir Robert Onion — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:46:46 -0000

How about which lobbyist has the best parties?

or the Curve Inn Award to the legislator/lobster you'd most likely be with when making bad decisions after midnight?

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Sweet Polly Purebred — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:33:01 -0000

I would have to agree with Lake Tom's choices. But, I would add Best political cartoonist - I know we can't vote yet, but mine would go to Chris Britt!

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

DC — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:31:12 -0000

Best and worse sound bite by a member of the Governor's Press team.

Best media source for breaking political news coverage

Best and worse sound bite by the Governor

Highest frequent flier miles award for state directors or Governor staff (okay, slightly negative, but would be very interesting)

Carlos Mencia "Deet Duh Dee" Award for the most insane action taken by a state official

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Downstate weed chewing hick — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:14:56 -0000

How about sponsor of the most needed legislation that never received a floor vote.

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Moderate REpub — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:42:06 -0000

Most bi partisan rank and file Senator, Rep.

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Angry Chicagoan — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:54:44 -0000

Absolutely have to have some journalist awards. Good political and government reporting is rare enough that it desperately needs to be recognized and promoted.

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Boone Logan Square — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:45:04 -0000

Some annual categories:

Best innovation in state government.

Best unheralded policy enacted.

Best honorary resolution in the legislature.

Most productive legislator.

Most informative print journalist.

Most informative on-line source.

Best constituent response from a pol.

Best constituent service from a pol.

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

(618) Democrat — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:13:51 -0000

Best year for a Constitutional office holder.

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Cal Skinner — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:41:09 -0000

Most outrageous statement by a politician.

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Jake From Elwood — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:32:26 -0000

Borrowing from the wide world of sports. . .
Rookie Legislator of the Year
Most Valuable Politician (MVP)
Coach of the Year--who is the Lobbyist of the Year
Home Run Champ--Sponsor of Best Law passed this year
Gold Glove--Who best saved the public from bad legislation?
also. . .
Most Entertaining Story of year
Blogger of the Year
JFE

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

cermak_rd — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:27:36 -0000

How about an award for the politian who took a principled stand against legislation that would have hurt the average Illinoisan and succeeded in killing it? Not sure what you would call that? Best example of saying no?

Re: Question of the day – Annual awards

Golly Gee — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:18:51 -0000

Perhaps we can recognize the legislator who sends ot the most thank you notes, get well cards, certificates and other really wonderful and positive stuff that people who visit this blog really want to know.