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* Simon Edelman was producing videos for Gov. Pat Quinn’s campaign in complete obscurity until the readers of this blog started taking notice in the early summer of 2009. His recent “Glee” video now has over 150,000 views. Our young man has grown up right before our eyes. Simon sent me this e-mail the other day and I got so busy that I forgot to post it…
Dear Rich, subscribers and Capitol Fax junkies,
For the last 18 months I’ve had the privilege of documenting Pat Quinn’s governorship.
Every day, I’ve had one basic goal: to faithfully and positively portray Governor Quinn. I’ve also labored to reveal the many contrasts between Pat Quinn and his opponents. The Governor has made my job interesting and easy, because he’s always on the go and he works really hard.
It’s been an honor and an education to serve the Governor in my capacity and to shadow him along the way as he accomplished historic things for Illinois. I have seen a lot of big egos and ugly politics since I started this job, but Pat Quinn is cut from a different cloth — an honest, independent, public servant. We need that.
As this campaign season draws to a close, I want to thank you, sincerely for your critiques and your compliments.
Sincerely,
Simon B. Edelman
* Simon’s note inspired me to make another Quinn mashup video. This one’s for Simon, Gov. Quinn and all the people who worked so hard to elect the governor. I figure they’ve earned it. Some of you may disagree with the sentiment expressed, but, hey, it’s over, man. It’s finally over. So get up and dance with Pat…
Gimme the bridge now
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 2:39 pm
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With Apologies to the Beatles
I’m coming down fast but I’m miles above you
Tell me tell me come on tell me the answer
and you may be Our Governor but you ain’t no dancer
Comment by I'm Just Saying Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 2:47 pm
@ Just Saying - Great Beatles Song
Comment by Chathamite Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 2:57 pm
Did I just see him bite his bottom lip???? Seriously!?!
Comment by Anon Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 2:59 pm
He has a bit of a New Kids on the Block ‘Right Stuff’ dance style and a New Kids on the Block ‘Hangin Tough” political style, but he’s an old kid on the block. Gotta go back to work on this one.
Comment by Pioneer P. Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 3:01 pm
With apologies to Young MC
Bust It
This is a tale for all the candidates
Who dump pollsters at late dates
Get some flack cause Ben is from Wisconsin
Then take your media company chuck them in the Bin
End op with a stabby pawn broker running mate
replace him with a banjo master fashion plate
Then Alexi ignores you because you have no chance
What else to do but go on NBC and do a little Dance
Next thing you know your down 15
with you no one wants to be seen
Nothing but V8 in the fridge
React by financing yet another bridge
What comes next Pat But a Move
Comment by OneMan Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 3:05 pm
I think Brady bashing at this point counts as a late hit.
Comment by soccermom Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 3:09 pm
soccermom, are you commenting on the right post? There’s no Brady-bashing here.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 3:12 pm
I think my BP is still up from the elction but thanks for posting this. I mean, how can you not like that guy.
Comment by Phineas J. Whoopee Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 3:15 pm
I thought it was a little late in the game to be talking about Brady not being nice to his staff.
Comment by soccermom Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 3:17 pm
But go ahead and delete if you disagree. You won’t hurt my feelings. I’m in a pretty good mood.
Comment by soccermom Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 3:17 pm
Oh. I missed that one. Thanks. Poof, it’s gone.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 3:17 pm
I meant you could delete me.
Comment by soccermom Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 3:22 pm
So here’s the question we’re all asking: What’s next for Simon? Could he make Rahm a viral video star?
Comment by soccermom Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 3:23 pm
Rahm is already viral.
lol
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 3:30 pm
That’s a nice note from Edelman. And I have to say I feel considerably better about this result than I thought I would. I just hope they finally move decisively on the state government’s financial problems.
Comment by Angry Chicagoan Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 4:38 pm
thanks for the friday afternoon laugh Rich!
My brain is fried, so I’m trying to figure out how exactly you would describe this dance style?? It reminds me of the jane fonda workouts from the 70’s, but can’t quite place what this move is. Why doesn’t he use his arms at all? Oh well, congratulations PQ & team - enjoy your victory lap. It will be fun to see all the people who have ignored wrote you off ou in the past few months, come back & try to kiss up.
Comment by dupage progressive Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 4:42 pm
That’s the uptight white boy side-to-side bouncy shuffle, I believe.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 4:44 pm
I had the pleasure of interacting with simon over the course of many campaign events in the last twelve months or so, and he has big things ahead of him. talented, professional, and just a nice guy. well done, sir.
Comment by Ed Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 5:40 pm
Lord knows he moves better than I do. I couldn’t do that to save my life.
Comment by Dead Head Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 5:44 pm
Somebody please teach that man some rhythm…cause I know he’s got soul!
Comment by Left Leaner Friday, Nov 5, 10 @ 7:13 pm