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Re: This time the gloves really come off, and it shows

kmom — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:10:06 -0000

Great job Kevin!

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JakeCP — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:09:34 -0000

Kevin you did an excellent job, I wish I could write as good as you.

As for the debate, I find it very hilarious to see them rip at each other. I don't think it will be hard for Obama to endorse Hillary because Liberals stick together. I don't know how good this Rezko thing will hurt Obama. Think about it, we still have the same governor from four years ago.

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NoGiftsPlease — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:46:35 -0000

I'm a lifelong democrat, but I totally agree that the democrats have been asleep at the switch for the last 15 years. The republicans have been the party of (bad, in my opinion) ideas. But at least they had ideas. In fact, didn't Clinton pick up on the republican torch when he "transformed welfare as we know it?" And from what I've heard, the Clingons weren't big supporters of unions in Arkansas, either. I wish Obama's staff would get off the stick and don't just accept as gospel that the Clinton years in Arkansas were great (didn't he execute a mentally retarded man in Arkansas to prove he was tough enough on crime to get elected?)

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A Citizen — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:06:45 -0000

-Pardon Me-
As Billiry Clinton taught us: Presidential Pardons are not free, ask Mark Rich. And I don't think Obama is quite as mercenary as the clintons. Nice thought though.

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Pardon Me — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:56:31 -0000

Perhaps President Obama can grant a presidential pardon to his old friend and supporter.

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Princeville — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:22:30 -0000

Nice job, Kenin. Congrats. I couldn't help but think watching Obama and Clinton that the two would make a humorous ol' married couple to live next door to, but I think my hope of a O/C ticket in November went up in smoke, can you imagine the two of them breaking out like that when it's Dem/Rep campaign time.

At least I can see Clinton getting stronger in her speech mannerism. At first she was like a nagging mom which had nothing to do with what she said, just how she said it. Then I watched her get all shrill a couple time. Last few times I've listened to her she was strong and assertive ( I would not say aggressive) and I could finally want to listen to what she was actually saying.

First time in 30 years of voting I still am sitting on the fence. Know who I am not voting for, but can't make up my mind on who I will

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Arthur Andersen — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:04:25 -0000

Great post Kevin and welcome aboard.

That scroll is a neat idea. I remember a Chicago TV reporter that had a list of all the property and equipment the State couldn't find and he tossed the list over the rail from the top floor at the Thompson Center and it unfolded all the way to the ground floor as the camera rolled.

Unfortunately, the CMS Police thought the unrolling paper was a terrorist rappelling down the atrium and they shot it full of holes.

OK, I made that part up. Still a good idea.

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A Citizen — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:54:40 -0000

Kevin, the only caveat on that 10% raise is that you have to pick up the tab at Brown's and Boone's for six months.

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kevinfanning — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:44:50 -0000

Haha Reddbyrd I like the post. Yes, Eugene Fanning of Fanning Caddy was my dad's uncle. Don't worry Rich, they sold the dealership a long time ago.

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BIG R.PH. — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:39:43 -0000

Obama should carry a list of the investigations & shenanigans in his pocket for times like these. Just pull out the scroll and watch it roll all the way across the stage. Now that would be a debate worth watching!

Good Job Kevin!

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Independent — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:17:20 -0000

Clinton cannot beat Obama in an primary about "hope". She has to first tarnish his white robe with personal dirt and then hammer him on policy specifics.

The press has for the most part allowed Obama to stand on the shore and merrily skip stones. Clinton has slowly pulled him in, and when she gets him out to deep water he'll drown.

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Reddbyrd — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:11:55 -0000

Right!
Just continue to play dumb Capt Fax

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Rich Miller — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:52:29 -0000

There's a Fanning Cadillac? I wish I'd of known.

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phocion — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:52:22 -0000

Rich, except the Rezko trial has yet to begin - Clinton's hyper-investigated past is ancient history.

But it looks like it's unlikely that there will be a Clinton or Obama running as VP this year.

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joe — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:51:26 -0000

Here's a video from one year ago that shows Obama to be a hypocrite in this exchange.

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ZC — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:50:00 -0000

It's definitely getting ugly. But November is a long way away, even if this thing drags out past Nov 5. People talk about how Hillary could be a unifying force for Republicans, which is true, but take it to the bank that, in November, the memory of eight years of Bush is going to stay a powerful unifying force for the Democrats. The Clinton-Obama feud hasn't come close to derailing that, not as yet.

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Reddbyrd — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:45:43 -0000

Nice start.
Don't back down when the sick twisted, minds that hang ot here start to whine --- Edwards was soooo left out he had to point out he was the only white male just to get noticed.
Also many of us would appreciate it if you don't make connections to the POA's attempts at being humorous or clever. Many mental health professional believe this only enables him and the few lonely people who hide with him in the Ravenswood bunker to think they are on the right track and/or capable of making a comeback.
Quote the Marx Brothers or Martin & Lewis, but not you know who.
Are tied into the Fanning Caddy folks?
Is that how Capt. Fax got the sweet deal on the new ride?
So little time. So many questions.
Welcome aboard.

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Sporty 41 — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:27:04 -0000

Having watched Republicans chew each other up the last 10 years on a State level, I can't tell you how much fun it is to see Democrats do the same.

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plutocrat03 — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:24:18 -0000

Good job on the first blog entry.

It is no secret the the Clintons have practiced a scorched earth policy against their opponents/enemies in the past. It is likely just the beginning for BO.

Since the Senator has cleansed himself of 'tainted money' by donating to charities, will the Clintons then push the Rezko connection on the purchase of the Obama family residence?

As long as he (BO) is a threat to the coronation (nomination) of Hillary the Clintons will leave no rock unthrown.

That is the difficulty of avoiding an appearance of impropriety. Whether there is legitimate connection or not becomes immaterial. The issue becomes a bat to beat your opponent with.

The upcoming Rezko trial will not help.

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Bill — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:19:55 -0000

Nice job, Kevin.

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North of I-80 — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:15:07 -0000

They will govern the way they campaign. I saw more than enough last night.

Nice post Kevin.

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Rich Miller — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:12:37 -0000

Except, BM, just about everyone has already done a Rezko piece. So, it could be argued that if they're gonna rehash Rezko, then they should rehash hers.

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Bud Man — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:08:18 -0000

--- "but as others have noted, it would open her up to some bigtime hits on her own finances" ---

That's normally true, but everything has already been examined, including the California guy and the Illinois company that just went under(pardon me, the names slipped my mind). The media is not going to go back and do a ringing expose on something they have already tried to do one on. Hillary is right that she is probably one of the most vetted candidates in history. I mean, is the media really going to go back and do stories on the old, indicted Clinton friends or Whitewater? I doubt it and that's why she thinks she can attack on this Rezko-Obama thing.

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Bud Man — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:00:37 -0000

Amy,

"Rezkobamarama" -- hillarious

I agree that there is more to this relationship. The fact that Obama listened to Rezko's advice when he recomends someone says a lot. As we have seen, and in the true fashion of Chicago politics, Tony Rezko did not give all of these contributions and sweetheart real estate deals because he believed in Obama. Something is there, the question is what and how smokey is it?

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Thutmose — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:51:51 -0000

Obama needs to use the "there you go again" line - or something similar lest he again be falsely accused of idolizing Reagan - and use it on Hillary when she begins to echo and expand upon the lies initially spun into the public domain by her husband. This is first time in years that Democrats have a real chance to move Democratic policies forward in DC and unfortunately that can be undermined be a candidate who does not or care to engage in civil discourse with the opposition to achieve positive results.