Comments on: Blagojevich sets special election dates for Emanuel seat

By: mary the clerk

mary the clerk — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:27:16 +0000

Dear Jenny

You pathetic Sarah Palin wanna be bimbo...Go soak your head. Your side lost, it's our world now...Get over it toots

By: bill for barack

bill for barack — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:15:20 +0000

So why doesn't he just put Obama's seat up for special election too and not try to stick Illinois with a five time LOSER ?

By: wildflower

wildflower — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:56:23 +0000

A special election for Emanual's seat would involve only one congressional district. Special election for the senate seat would involve the entire state. Big difference in cost. Nice thought about having both at the same time, but it just doesn't work out.

By: Joe the Drummer

Joe the Drummer — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:54:42 +0000

Blagojevich is just like the rest of them dad burned elected folks wanting donations in turn for special favors. I didnt know lobbying was against the law but I am glad somebody passed a law making it illegal. What in tarnation took em so long.

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:47:45 +0000

Bozo, you in here? Where did that clown go?

By: Scott L

Scott L — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:42:32 +0000

Democrats are so corrupt. This guy, Richardson....funny how Obama keeps such good company. And who is this CIA guy? We are screwed...

By: Meka

Meka — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:20:33 +0000

So WHY, all of a sudden ?

And Jenny, I believe this Photo was taken some time ago!

p.s. Clarify me if I wrong, please!

By: Action

Action — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:05:20 +0000

Get this guy off the stage before he can do any more damage....

By: johnny5bears

johnny5bears — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:50:20 +0000

Innocent until proven guilty, I would hope for the same. Heck, Senator Stevens was guilty, and Ole Senator Reid, didn't lift a finger to remove him.I say we kick Reid out.

By: Diana Ewing NJ

Diana Ewing NJ — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:48:44 +0000

Joyce, your Mom is a smart Lady.....

I have a question, if the Gov. of Ill is holding a special election for the congress seat, why not hold for the Senate seat???

Jenny it seems that you must have voted for the guy who liked the Plumber and the Pit Bull.

By: Whine R.

Whine R. — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:25:03 +0000

Nope, nope, nope, nope...... the election is now tainted, as Gov. B. set the date. Gotta do something different now......

By: Farrell, Houston, Tx

Farrell, Houston, Tx — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:22:38 +0000

There will be a special seat waiting for Blago in jail but I guess he'll appoint the cell he'll serve time in.

By: Rick Roberts

Rick Roberts — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:16:35 +0000

Jenny, you are an idiot. From what I can see, you are against our PE because he is a democrat. Look at what your GOP President has done for you. Maybe you should see if "His Holiness" Rush could use you on his show. OOPS, now that I think about it, that's probably what you're campaigning for.
Talk to us in 4 years and see if even you think you are better off then you are today. I believe that even if you were, you would not admit it.

By: Karen - Missouri

Karen - Missouri — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:48:15 +0000

so why didn't Blago include Obama's senate seat in the special election? Would it have been that costly to print the info on the same ballot? But doesn't the Illinois legislature have a say in special elections or is Blago a dictator?

By: bsmith171

bsmith171 — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:38:37 +0000

bugs bunny will get this seat.

By: legal in nc

legal in nc — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:38:20 +0000

Obama needs this drama to SLOWLY unfold,,, it gives him time to uh, uh, uh, think of something the Obama-aid drinkers will embellish as uh, uh, a profound opinion on the matter.

LOL........ must be tough having to look inside your own party and find the same atrocities that you have claimed that the Repubs had cornered to the market on!!

By: fedup dem

fedup dem — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:35:35 +0000

A March 3 primary means having to get at least 971 valid petition signatures to make the Democratic Primary ballot (less are needed for the Republican and Green Party Primaries, but candidates in those races are either running for exercise or for a better obituary notice in the newspapers when they die, as they have no chance of winning on April 7). In reality that means getting at least 3,000 signatures in two weeks in the dead of winter, instead of the normal 90 days allocated for petition gathering. (Anthything less than that guarantees a petition challenge that will tie up the candidate until the eve of the March 3 voting, dooming their chances even if they remain on the ballot.)

Welcome to politics – Chicago style.

By: GG NYC

GG NYC — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:35:19 +0000

IMO – Michigan -

The law doesn't work that quickly in this country. Yes, its frustrating, but it is also the reason why things actually work - because laws are carefully drafted, contemplated, and considered before being enacted. If we could indict someone immediately and convict them two days later, the room for manipulation and mistakes greatly widens. The case against Blagoyavich, unfortunately, is not one hundred percent clear - it is not clear from the tapes, to me anyway, that he actually received something 'of value' in exchange for his promise of the senate seat. Disgusting and despicable? Absolutely. Illegal? Uncertain. Unfortunately this is one area where we apparently have not thought it all out appropriately, becuase he obviously should be stripped of any ability to appoint a governer in this circumstance. But that doesn't mean that we should rewrite the rules for one person - that could have dangerous implications for the long run.

I wish as much as anyone that this would be over – but before "releasing" Blagoyavich from his wrongdoings, we must actually address those wrongdoings.

My reading of the law says that they should probably seat Burris, and then go for a two thirds majority vote to get rid of him. Just sayin'.

By: Marc PDX

Marc PDX — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:28:19 +0000

...meanwhile, back in Hawaii...

By: Marc PDX

Marc PDX — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:26:24 +0000

How much is this one selling for?

By: Granite

Granite — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:25:15 +0000

Uh Jenny, paranoid much?

By: Jack Mehoff

Jack Mehoff — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:20:27 +0000

Funny stuff by good ole' Jenny. What we should be talking about is the CBR years. (Cheney, Bush, Rumsfeld). Those guys managed to screw our troops with substandard equipment and services (KBR anyone?), which surely got our forces killed.
How many people know that Iraq had plans to withdraw unconditionally from Kuwait.... but the USA said no deal.
Better yet..... How many people know that Sadaam was given US approval to invade?
CBR provided the worst adminstration in US Presidential History.
Obama has not stepped one foot into office yet....and Jenny hopes they dish on his years as President? Wow.

By: MIKE FROM CALGARY

MIKE FROM CALGARY — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:11:25 +0000

FITZPATRICK – CONRAD BLACK – CHICAGO SUN TIMES. SOMEBODY DESTROYED A NEWPAPER AND A BILLION DOLLARS OF SHAREHOLDER EQUITY AND SADDLED THE TAXPAYER WITH ENORMOUS LITIGATION AND INCARCERATION COSTS, WHILE DRIVING INVESTORS AND POTENTIAL INVESTORS AWAY FROM THE US. NO WONDER YOUR ECONOMY IS IN RECESSION!

AT LEAST THE GOVERNOR UNDERSTANDS THE MEANING OF HIS OATH AND OF SERVING THE PUBLIC RATHER THAN HIS OWN EGO! KUDOS TO THE GOVERNOR FOR DOING HIS JOB! IF FITZPATRICK'S CONDUCT IS PROVEN TO BE MALICIOUS, I HOPE HE IS HELD ACCOUNTABLE!

By: Alan

Alan — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:54:54 +0000

"Reporters, I hope you dare to print what you find out about our PE during his four years in office…you owe it to the American people to be honest about his dealings; not keep it from us." What kind of nonsense is THIS? Oh -- that's right. Obama is supposed to fix EIGHT MISERABLE YEARS of Bush/Cheney hell in the two weeks BEFORE he takes office, right? And somehow this makes everything you and Obama-mama right? Are you so jaded by your own Republican party that you now suspect EVERYONE is on the take and shady? Must be sad. I can't WAIT until the eight years are over and there is a roaring economy finally, the endless unjustified war is over, jobs are back and housing is again climbing in value. I'm sure you and your pal Obama-mama will think of SOMETHING that's wrong with all that...or you'll just say that's Bush's maginifence finally showing itself eight years after he left. True to form. That's why Republicans are right now the most irrelevant political party on the planet.

By: obama's the one

obama's the one — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:51:43 +0000

Blago is still doing stuff? He needs to go away fast.

By: LA2NC

LA2NC — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:43:47 +0000

Please make sure that you know the rules of the game before you whine and complain and try to draw conclusions. The standard operating policy is that senators are appointed and congressman are picked by special election.

By: Joyce

Joyce — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:32:32 +0000

Jenny;
My mom always told me that an empty wagon makes alot of noise. By reading your NOISY comment, I'm convinced that your brain is definitely empty. Please read a book.

By: Chris E

Chris E — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:31:31 +0000

Well is doing his job, If they want him out of office get him out until then he is still the COG of IL and he have a job to do.

By: sick n tired

sick n tired — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:29:57 +0000

Hey Jenny: Kinda reaching a little aren't ya?

By: Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:29:31 +0000

I believe the Illinois constitution states that the governor picks to fill a senator's vacant seat and that an election must be held for a representative's vacant seat. Why not have an election for both? I don't know. Go figure.

By: Kurt C.

Kurt C. — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:23:05 +0000

They probably haven't indicted him yet because Obama is tied into him and they've decided because of that to not follow through with Blagojevich.

By: American

American — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:20:53 +0000

Well we can't just expect Blagojevich to stop working when he hasn't been convicted yet.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:19:38 +0000

Well, well, well...looks like the Obama team has been talking to Blag all along afterall...no wonder he is still in office...I see Rep. Rahm Emanuel was able to attend a press conference with Blaj...how logical is that given Blaj is under investigation and Obama denounces (at least to reporters) Blaj's activities...I told you guys that Blaj wouldn't have held a press conference to announce Burris was taking Obama's senate seat if he hadn't got word from on high... It is one thing for Obama to feed reporters the line, "I can't say anything due to 'confidentiality', when they asked about Blaj and if his administration knew about the senate seat selling...it is another to continue to support such a guy behind the trusting public's backs. Reporters, I hope you dare to print what you find out about our PE during his four years in office...you owe it to the American people to be honest about his dealings; not keep it from us.

By: Ron - Saint Louis

Ron - Saint Louis — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:18:32 +0000

But he couldn't hold a special elect for the senate seat? Guess he didn't want to return the money.

By: SOS!!!

SOS!!! — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:12:50 +0000

Gov. Blagojevich names dates to hold a special election to fill former Rep. Rahm Emanuel's congressional seat
Like it or Not he is still GOV

By: HSNP

HSNP — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:11:48 +0000

My relatives in Illinois must be so proud.

By: Jessica in IL

Jessica in IL — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:07:26 +0000

Yeah, he's great at carrying on like he's done nothing wrong...

By: David, Chicago, IL

David, Chicago, IL — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:06:30 +0000

>at least an election will have less of a taint to it January 5th,
>2009 4:14 pm ET

>can't believe they let him in city hall

I can't believe they let you an the internet! It's state government, not city government.

Ohhh...and he's not skilled enough of a crook to be in Chicago City government. It takes a REAL crook to run this city!

By: John

John — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:02:22 +0000

I understand that Gov Blago is innocent until proven guilty, but the audio in those wire tapes say it all about what type of person he is.

By: BB

BB — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:01:39 +0000

Why not add on two folks for US Senate and solve two problems at once?

By: Laverne

Laverne — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:00:15 +0000

A little to late to start trying to be governor now! Your days are numbered!

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:58:14 +0000

Hey Blago...What about a special election for Obama's vacant Senate seat? I would be the right thing to do for Illinois voters like me.

By: ryan

ryan — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:55:21 +0000

Being a Chicagoan myself, I am quite ashamed of this guy's actions. And, while I agree, he should be dealt with quickly, the law does say 'innocent until proven guilty'. Even if you have videotaped evidence and 'blood on your hands over the body', everyone is entitled to a fair trial. That being said, someone who claims his innocene so loudly should also have the integrity to realize that while an investigation is underway, he should ethically hold off on making such pointed decisions.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:54:16 +0000

Keep showing those photos of Obama, Blago, and Emanuel together...it only solidifies my skepticism for the new Executive branch come 1/20/2009. Glad to see a Clinton White House, part III will be coming soon. I'm willing to give Obama a chance as President, but all these former Clinton aides on his staff are sure fueling the inexperienced argument.

"Change we can believe it." Marty McFly

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:54:01 +0000

wow...someone lock this prancing nancy in his room without dessert

if he had an ounce of decency in him, he'd show some restraint, irrespective of whether he is innocent or not

By: All Democrats are SNAKES!

All Democrats are SNAKES! — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:53:15 +0000

Blago is a nut. As for MN, it was said from the beginning that Franken and the Democrats were snakes who, with the help of ACORN would keep the counting going until the numbers came up in Franken's favor, then demand the counting stop and claim victory.

It was also said that Coleman and the Republicans were too weak and sissified to put up a fight and prevent the election from being stolen.

Minnesota is a joke and if Franken is seated, his "legitimacy" will certainly get more laughs than his so called comedy ever did!

The United States is now officially a Third-World Country!

By: fefe

fefe — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:53:06 +0000

I'm just wondering what's going on in politics, i can't believe that all this corruption that's going on has not been resolved. I always new politics were crooked now i know the truth.

By: fefe

fefe — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:52:37 +0000

I'm just wondering what's going on in politics, i can't believe that all this corruption that's going on has not been resolved. I always new politics were crooked now i know the truth.

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:51:42 +0000

Innocent until proven guilty, yes, and the courts will decide that in due time. But with his own voice on tape in blatant violation of the law, he should step down and turn the reins over to someone who is untainted by the stink of corruption. Sadly, he appears to be guilty, delusional, and selfish. He is not carrying out the people's business but trying to ignore reality.

By: george in alaska

george in alaska — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:48:49 +0000

hey dave in ca...there is no such thing as a "liberal", and anyone that makes it to figurehead the "cia" is just as venomous as any that preceded them by the way, "liberal" is just rush limburger venacular for common sense (of which bushites haven't the ability to grasp). boo hoo our party is going down the tubes so we are taking our ball and going home boo hoo what a bunch of baby whiners!