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Rate the Web-only ads
Monday, Mar 3, 2014 - Posted by Rich Miller * In person, Sen. Bill Brady is relaxed and has a great smile. As soon as he gets in front of a TV camera to read ad copy, however, he tenses up. It was a problem in 2010 and it’s still a problem in his new Web video… I mean, he’s not even looking at the camera. Sheesh. * Treasurer Dan Rutherford does well in front of a TV camera. But his campaign is so damaged now that this well-produced Web-only ad won’t do much of anything to help… Protect Your Wallet from Dan Rutherford on Vimeo. * And Illinois Review spotted a major typo in Bruce Rauner’s banner ad campaign. “Pat” Brady ain’t running for governor…  Oops.
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Not in Chicago and not so plungy
Monday, Mar 3, 2014 - Posted by Rich Miller * OK, so I heeded the advice of friends and the weatherman and decided not to drive to Chicago for the Polar Plunge on Sunday. We were supposed to be buried by a blizzard and I didn’t want to risk being stranded or worse. Turns out, we barely got any snow here. So, what to do? Well, we have a lake in Springfield, and it’s mostly frozen over, so I ventured forth on Sunday afternoon. I had purchased some waders earlier last week to make sure I didn’t die when my body hit that frigid Lake Michigan, but I decided not to use the protection since I had wimped out on the drive. * Oh, man, I am not a cold water person. On a long ago college spring break camping trip I vowed never again to take a cold shower. I remembered why as soon as my toes touched Lake Springfield yesterday. Have a look… My feet hurt for almost an hour. Thanks again to all who donated. We raised close to $5,000 for Special Olympics Chicago. Way to go.
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