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Re: That Greek guy is ahead of that other guy

anon — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:45:19 -0000

Alexi is an idiot. Want to know how to buy votes, this is how you do it. How can someone be the VP of a bank when you just got out of college? Oh yeah, when its your daddy's bank you can call yourself anything.

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John 3:16 — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:40:41 -0000

Peoria paper (Mangieri's backyard) endorsed Giannoulias and confirmed a 2 to 1 lead in the polls.

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Nickname — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:58:30 -0000

Tribune has endorsed Mangieri

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John 3:16 — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 23:47:45 -0000

Anon 8:30 --

Mangieri did in fact try to sue Maytag, and he proposes shareholders lawsuits now as a way to get more revenue.

Sounds like a terrific platform for Attorney General.

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anon — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 21:30:23 -0000

The only pro-Gianoulis email I have recieved has been a smear on Mangieri. The fact the guy has a lot of kids is aside the point. He tried to sue Maytag to recapture Knox County incentives paid to them. The Republican taxing bodies there wouldn't go fo it. This is the kind of economic populism tha can win elections.

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John 3:16 — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 20:03:10 -0000

Not so offended --

You continue to promote ridiculous standards. Difficulty earning money? How about difficulty in making it grow? Mangieri himself talks about the constitutional duty to get highest rate of return, but (a) gives no indication as to how he is going to do that; (b) hasn't shown us at what point in his life he has proven to grow even personal investments; and (c) doesn't have a clue on how to GROW money.

And since you have so much insight on the work Giannoulias has done at the Broadway Bank, how did the Daily Herald and Sun Times conclude that Giannoulias' financial background was so strong that it warranted an endorsement?

So stop with the ridiculous argument that raising 12 kids has anything to do with managing and growing $7 billion, becasue JBT might post and call you a name as well.

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Anonymous — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 18:07:18 -0000

The tribune poll is showing 10% points less for Alexi than did his internal poll. The points for mangieri are about the same. No 25% drop has occurred, and I haven't seen any info on the tribune poll to judge how accurate it is.

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B Hicks — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 17:57:48 -0000

They're both great candidates, and they both would do a fine job in the treasurer's office. I voted for the Greek dude, but if Knox County wins, I'll support him 100%.

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Anonymous — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:45:06 -0000

I really feel that the Democratic primary is the election. I don't see Rodagno gaining any momentum in Southern Illinois or in the city. Her base, if she has one, just isn't large enough to carry any weight. This fight ends March 21.

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Anonymous — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:37:07 -0000

DPI's numbers aren't that far off of the number's Giannoulias released, fyi. Knowing DPI, that means it gets nothing but nastier this week. If Mangieri does somehow pull it out only to get squished in November, the Speaker throws his hands up and moves forward to his real concern in 2010

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Anon — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:17:26 -0000

HeKnowsBarack, what internal poll are you talking about? I'm not sayiing it doesn't exist, I'm just wondering where it is. I've been paying close attention to the race and haven't seen any poll like that.

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Anonymous — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:10:39 -0000

2:48 and 3:04 -

Am I missing something? Is there a secret link on this page that I'm not seeing that will guide me to the info on Mangieri's damning past? Or am I just supposed to follow the tangible funky smell. If you guys have the goods on Mangieri let's hear it, help all of us make the right decision.

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anon — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:09:31 -0000

if cheaper knows something why hasn't this come out before? trying to muddy the waters with unstated accusations about someone's life is the real "dirty politics"

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Anonymous — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:04:01 -0000

Cheaper knows that of which he speaks. When his past comes out, it will assure that a Mangieri win is a sure Rodogno win. But again, this isn't about winning the General for MJM, it's about being able to deliver HIS guy.

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Cheaper By the Dozen — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:48:57 -0000

The stories--real ones--about Mangieri and his family would be used against him with great effect in the general. He's a time bomb. People on here say they know the situation, think he's a nice guy, but there is a very tangible, funky smell around him, with lots of weird characters, poor judgement. Mike Madigan made a very bad decision and Barack Obama picked a problematic candidate, but a better one.

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Anonymous — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:40:33 -0000

Interesting article on Alexi in Crain's yesterday. Just cought it on their website. If this kid's elected the State of Illinois, through the Treasurers Office, is going to be indebted to some scary customers.

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HeKnowsBarack — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:20:26 -0000

Let's face it, the banking stuff might be enough if there weren't a boat load of shady deals associated with the bank and Alexander...Pretty funny listening to those who worry about the "smear" when all the mailers do is reprint newspaper stories which are based on facts. Too bad other reporters did not look behind the press releases. Maybe they still will.
As was pointed out earlier, Alexander appears to have lost 25% of his support since he leaked his own poll last week. Guess the truth is sinking in.
Next we can wait for the impact of the Funky QB if he actually shows up at the big bday bash. Talk about scary

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Anonymous — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:49:46 -0000

1:26, conceeded, but saying that the families have paid their dues so that the kids deserve it is a tacit ok for nepotism. Can't we do better?

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Anonymous — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:26:55 -0000

Re: 1:18pm -

Your point is well taken, however, Hynes and Madigan came from strong democratic political families that had paid their dues to the party and the state. The Giannoulias' have paid significant contributions to the Republican party in the past. They have had no clear political direction. It's just a tougher pill to swallow.

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Anonymous — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:18:47 -0000

Um, Dan Hynes? Um, Lisa Madigan who became AG without ever trying a case? Both of whom have gone on to prove themselves worthy, by the way. Or is it a different set of rules that apply when they don't come from a South Side family? Weak and hypocritical argument.

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Legend in his own mind — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:09:02 -0000

I used to play a fair amount of tetherball in gradeschool. I'm now considering a run for Secretary of State.

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Anonymous — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:03:06 -0000

The bottom line is that Alexi has no record to run on. Most people in public service wait their entire career to take a shot at a statewide office, and the schoolboy legend, with his oversized ego makes it his first run. Who does this kid think he is?

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Anonymous — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:53:03 -0000

Babs you dope, how has he played the victim? He was attacked, said he was attacked, and moved on. They want to rattle him and it's not working. Too bad that DPI is more interesting in control than fighting for Dem issues.

As far as the one the got in early, MJM backed him as a means of telling Judy that she would have had a lay up if she stayed put. The guy was tossed in as bait, not a candidate.

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babs — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:29:31 -0000

Anon 11:59am "And the only people that are saying Alexi canÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t handle the heat are his detractors." Brilliant!!!

Neither one is a great choice. Alexi playing the victim is pretty sad. Rich boy, daddy's banks and he can't take a bit of criticism without calling Daddy for help. Not sure which is worse, MJM or Daddy.

With a toss-up like this, I'll vote for the one who got in early.

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Not So Fast — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:18:09 -0000

First, how is a guy with 12 kids going to find the time to run a Statewide office? Neglect the kids? Or neglect the office?

Second, I heard an anti-Alexi ad on the radio this morning in which Mangieri tries to turn his lack of relevant experience into a plus. He argues that we don't want "bankers" running the treasurer's office. He should remember that philosophy next time he needs surgery -- wouldn't want a doctor running an operating room.