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*** UPDATED x3 - VIDEO: Kennedy looked horrible *** Chris Kennedy speaks to Dems, flees without talking to reporters

Tuesday, Jul 26, 2016 - Posted by Rich Miller

* You’ve got obvious ambitions and most of the state’s political reporters are all gathered in one room and you don’t take questions? Kinda odd…


I also wonder whether Speaker Madigan understands that anything nice he says about any of these potential candidates will be used as a battering ram against those same candidates in 2018. I mean, the dude has a 13 percent favorable rating.

*** UPDATE 1 ***  Amanda has the elevator video. Kennedy did a lousy job and this did not go well at all. Wow. Just… wow…



Why go all the way to Philly and behave like that? It’s just beyond me.

…Adding… From Oswego Willy in comments…

he looks like he just got indicted

Yep.

*** UPDATE 2 *** Tribune

Kennedy then walked toward a waiting elevator, but a crush of Chicago reporters followed him in, not satisfied with the nonanswer.

“This is sort of ridiculous, please,” Kennedy pleaded.

“What’s ridiculous is you don’t answer questions,” WFLD-Ch. 32 reporter Mike Flannery shot back. “You’ve run four or five campaigns in the gossip column. Are you running for governor or not?”

“I don’t have to address you. Please leave the elevator and let me go to my meeting. Please do that. Have some decency,” Kennedy responded. “What have you become? Please, please.”

*** UPDATE 3*** WBEZ

“I really don’t think that someone, no matter what they do in life, should be, you know, the subject of bullying and I don’t think being a reporter is a license to bully,” Kennedy later said to a much smaller group of reporters in the lobby of the Illinois delegation’s hotel.

He said he’s considering a run for public office, but still has to introduce himself to Democrats.

       

47 Comments
  1. - Honeybear - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 9:56 am:

    I don’t blame him for wanting to stay off the radar for as long as possible.


  2. - Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 9:57 am:

    ===I also wonder whether Speaker Madigan understands that anything nice he says about any of these potential candidates will be used as a battering ram against those same candidates in 2018. I mean, the dude has a 13 percent favorable rating.===

    That’s what happens when your own Press Shop doesn’t seem to see that.

    That’s 13%… including Democrats….


  3. - Anonymous - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 9:57 am:

    He didn’t want to answer any questions about his time on the University of Illinois BoT’s.


  4. - Ron Burgundy - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 9:59 am:

    For some reason I keep hearing the Knights of the Round Table from Monty Python and the Holy Grail saying “Run away!!! Run away!!!” Kennedy — Camelot — Monty Python and the Holy Grail maybe?


  5. - Rich Miller - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 10:01 am:

    ===I don’t blame him for wanting to stay off the radar for as long as possible. ===

    Um, he went to Philly. He spoke to the Dem breakfast. He put himself on the radar.


  6. - A guy - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 10:04 am:

    Slow news day. He ain’t running.


  7. - Sue - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 10:08 am:

    Maybe I am dumb but it seems to me Madigan must know the next Democratic governor will need to raise taxes so high like maybe 8 percent and there is no way he wants Lisa in the Chair


  8. - MOON - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 10:08 am:

    Regardless whether or not Madigan makes a comment about potential candidates the GOP will use the Madigan name to sully the candidate.


  9. - WizzardOfOzzie - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 10:20 am:

    - Sue - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 10:08 am:

    Maybe I am dumb but it seems to me Madigan must know the next Democratic governor will need to raise taxes so high like maybe 8 percent and there is no way he wants Lisa in the Chair

    Where have I heard that before? Oh yeah… I hear it every single election cycle.

    Last cycle, Lisa said she’s not running as long as her Dad’s Speaker. That’s going to be a while.


  10. - Anonymous - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 10:37 am:

    Sue, the state income tax rate won’t be 8%. People will have moving companies on speed dial.


  11. - Arsenal - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 10:53 am:

    Look, why can’t Democrats have THEIR OWN clueless guy who thinks being rich is a suitable replacement for accomplishments?


  12. - Sue - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 10:53 am:

    Anon-only way to pay pensions and everything else will be a tax rate of 8. My prediction is pension returns will fall thru the gloor


  13. - Birdseed - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 10:56 am:

    === - WizzardOfOzzie - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 10:20 am:

    Last cycle, Lisa said she’s not running as long as her Dad’s Speaker. That’s going to be a while. ===

    Right, because 74 is the new 34. /s


  14. - Soccermom - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 10:56 am:

    KAMIS!


  15. - Pot calling kettle - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 10:57 am:

    ===I also wonder whether Speaker Madigan understands that anything nice he says about any of these potential candidates will be used as a battering ram against those same candidates in 2018.==

    Clearly, he is trying to boost Lisa’s campaign!


  16. - Anonymous - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:01 am:

    Was there this much scrutiny of Bruce Rauner, who gave a 10-minute speech on term limits and left without taking press questions?


  17. - Honeybear - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:02 am:

    Um, he went to Philly. He spoke to the Dem breakfast. He put himself on the radar.

    Yeah, well, okay, that’s a good point. In my defense I thought he was just at the breakfast not speaking at it. I was skimming to fast over the posts.


  18. - Rich Miller - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:06 am:

    ===Was there this much scrutiny of Bruce Rauner===

    Another victim heard from.


  19. - Cassandra - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:18 am:

    He’s a Kennedy. American royalty. They make their own rules. After all, they’ve been under intense scrutiny from the press for, what, almost 60 years.


  20. - Cheswick - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:18 am:

    Amanda has the elevator video.

    Chris Kennedy, thought to be contemplating a view for governor, gave a speech to #IL delegation. Fled media after. http://twitter.com/AmandaVinicky/status/757967673338699776/video/1


  21. - Responsa - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:26 am:

    Geez. Didn’t anybody ever tell Chris that when you’re cornered by the press and don’t want to answer a question you just smile and say “Hi. Glad to see you. Have a nice day”?


  22. - Curious - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:31 am:

    ==KAMIS!==

    @Soccermom has the real scoop coming out of this.


  23. - Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:37 am:

    To Amanda’s video,

    Yikes…

    Nothing good out of that, he looks like he just got indicted


  24. - Snucka - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:39 am:

    Kamis, not surprisingly, looks like a deer in headlights. Mr. Kennedy should get some much better advisors if he truly has Illinois political aspirations


  25. - A guy - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:55 am:

    That video sure isn’t an exercise in grace and poise. On the bright side, one flight of stairs might have been a better option. /s


  26. - Soccermom - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:02 pm:

    Snucka, that was a nasty thing to say about a very good guy. I’ve known John Kamis for years, I’ve worked shoulder-to-shoulder with him, and he’s one of the best. If Chris Kennedy can’t make it with John Kamis on his team, then he can’t make it, period.


  27. - Ron - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:07 pm:

    Anonymous @10:37

    Illinoisans already have moving companies on speed dial. We are losing people at a faster rate than any state except West Virginia.


  28. - Norseman - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:08 pm:

    Rauner would squash Kennedy like a bug.


  29. - Snucka - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:09 pm:

    Soccermom: while I don’t share your opinion, it is nice of you to support your friend.


  30. - Ghost - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:21 pm:

    I hear that Madigan has talked to Rich Miller about running for gov……

    apparently he is talking to everyone but Lisa Madigan…..


  31. - Ron Burgundy - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:35 pm:

    – he looks like he just got indicted –

    His perp walk needs some work.


  32. - Precinct Captain - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:42 pm:

    A vulturous display by the press, which has been derelict on covering the destruction of Bruce Rauner and its roots. Nevertheless, Kennedy handled it in the worst way possible. An easy answer he should’ve given, “There’s a lot of gossip, there’s a lot of people asking me to consider running for something, but right now I’m focused on 2016.”


  33. - DuPage Saint - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 1:19 pm:

    Please not another clueless rich white guy with no elected history that thinks he is entitled by either name or money. Isn’t there an Adlai Stevenson the 6th or something that can be dragged out too?


  34. - Lincoln Parker - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 1:32 pm:

    How long until Bill Daley’s name gets trotted out again?


  35. - Michelle Flaherty - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 1:39 pm:

    Precinct Capt, if you’re trying to criticize the press, you shouldn’t start off with a compliment. “A vulturous display by the press”
    It confuses the message.


  36. - NIU Grad - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 1:47 pm:

    Who knows, maybe he was rushing to the restroom? From Jurassic Park: “When you gotta go, you gotta go.”


  37. - here we go - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 2:01 pm:

    c’mon, you should know better.

    Once your name starts floating for Governor - you either flatly put those rumors to rest; or you dismiss them in a politico type of way but still look governor material.


  38. - Commonsense in Illinois - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 2:40 pm:

    Sorry, but Flannery’s in-your-face-I’m-not-leaving-unti-you-give-me-the-answer-I-want is a bit over the top. Kennedy is under no obligation to give a definitive answer until he wants to.


  39. - Mama - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 3:11 pm:

    Rich, please post the First Lady’s speech last night at the DNC. Thanks


  40. - Formerly Known as Frenchie M - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 3:13 pm:

    So why are folks so aggressive with Kennedy but let Rauner off the hook.

    “I’ll tell you what’s riduclous, Flannery: how come you don’t hammer Rauner like this about whether or not he supports Trump?”

    Huh?

    Maybe do that. Go after our “yeah, the Turnaround Agenda will save millions and millions” governor. That’s not ridiculous?

    Please, Flannery. Go huff-and-puff about the real issues impacting the state. Kennedy running for governor? Yeah, that’ll happen about the same time Durbin runs. Or Lisa Madigan runs. Or Raoul runs.


  41. - Austinman - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 3:29 pm:

    John Kamis lol I agree with Snucka


  42. - Keepin' Track - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 3:50 pm:

    Why in the world would Chris Kennedy announce for public office in an elevator. Mike Flannery should know better and stop being such a jerk.


  43. - walker - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 4:15 pm:

    Despite a lot of touting by friends, have never seen Kennedy as a strong political character.


  44. - Vultures - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 4:22 pm:

    Step 1 of politics, always have a quick exit /s

    Seriously though, it would be good to see some reporters corner Rauner like this. His exagerations and half-to-no truths are rarely called out by the press.


  45. - Huh? - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 4:30 pm:

    “Seriously though, it would be good to see some reporters corner Rauner like this.”

    Unfortunately, 1.4% has state police body guards who wouldn’t tolerate this kind of ambush.


  46. - Mama - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 6:28 pm:

    Mr Kennedy may not be sure he can/wants to run for the governor of IL. It will cost a lot of money to beat Rauner.


  47. - Arthur Andersen - Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 6:33 pm:

    I think both Chris and Mike need to get some Sensitivity Training from Kent Dorfman.


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