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It looks like everyone had this story today about the governor’s alleged meddling in the affairs of the supposedly independent Illinois Gaming Board, particularly through his fundraising chief, Chris Kelly.

The Tribune editorializes:

And here we thought Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s refusal to fill three empty seats on the Illinois Gaming Board was mere benign neglect–a mysterious devotion to not regulating the nine operative casino licenses that are among this state’s most valuable assets.

That’s evidently just part of the Blagojevich administration’s plans for the Gaming Board. What’s coming into focus is the picture of a governor meddling dangerously, and not for the first time, with a state agency that is supposed to operate independently of politicians like Blagojevich and his busy band of top aides.

Read the whole thing. Entertainment value = 8 out of 10.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Feb 25, 05 @ 8:11 am

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Come on, Rich. We want to be entertained! Give us a perfect 10.

More Hunter?

Blago’s affair with Judy Barr?

Get your “tabloid” on.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 25, 05 @ 8:43 am
I’m not surprised anymore. I’ll just give in. It’s not going to change so long as Blago’s in power, and I’m sure he’ll be re-relected.

Whatever. He and Carville have a good plan — so long as taxes aren’t raised, Balgo’s a no-brainer for a second term and a run for president.

I give up. This must be what folks felt like when Bush was governor. If the steamroller is big enough, it doesn’t matter.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 25, 05 @ 9:15 am
Your analogy is off. Bush in Texas had approval ratings of 75 percent plus. Blago probably has never been above 55. He’s no sure bet for re-elect.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 25, 05 @ 9:24 am
Blagojevich made his promise not to raise taxes…He didn’t say that he would not run the state into the ground so that the Legislature would have no choice but to put something on the table. If he can hold out long enough he might be able to put the blame on any tax increases on the Leg. He knows he can always keep blaming the deficit on Ryan…’06,07,08…

Comment by notquiteright Wednesday, Mar 2, 05 @ 6:52 pm

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