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*** UPDATE *** This is just too funny. From Scott Lee Cohen’s Twitter page…
Out of respect for the commttmn who’ve asked me to serve the 5th Dist. of IL, I’ve decided to submit my resume for considertn of the seat.
If he had any respect, he’d move to another state.
* Ugh…
Failed governor candidate Scott Lee Cohen has set his sights on a seat in the Illinois Senate.
He’s seeking the spot left open after controversial longtime West Side Sen. Rickey Hendon abruptly announced his resignation late last month.
Cohen, a pawnbroker, won the Democratic lieutenant governor nomination last year but withdrew days later amid embarrassing disclosures about his personal life. They included revelations of a prostitute ex-girlfriend, domestic abuse allegations and a dispute over unpaid child support.
Continuing to spend millions of his own money, Cohen later mounted an independent governor bid and scored less than 4 percent.
I heard about this a few days ago and refused to write about it because it’s just so goofy. The guy doesn’t have the decency to fade away, so he’ll have to be pushed aside again.
* The Question: What should Scott Lee Cohen’s “campaign” slogan be as he attempts to convince Chicago ward committeemen to appoint him to the state Senate?
Snark is obviously the point, of course. Have fun, but keep it clean.
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 11:53 am
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I don’t think he needs one -
“He is not seeking the open Senate seat. The seat is seeking him,” Cohen spokeswoman Kathy Posner said Thursday of the seat recently vacated by Rickey “Hollywood” Hendon.
Source: http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/scott-lee-cohen-illinois-senate-117777268.html#ixzz1GJb0fGcv
Comment by Lincoln Parker Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:00 pm
Scott Lee Cohen: A Cut Above the Rest.
Comment by Boone Logan Square Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:02 pm
Scott Lee Cohen: Because Rickey Hendon was too boring.
Comment by Robert Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:03 pm
Truly, the only candidate that can replace the audacious Hollywood…does he play softball too?
Comment by Loop Lady Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:03 pm
Cohen only plays hardball.
Comment by Boone Logan Square Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:04 pm
Because the Senate Dems need crazies too
Comment by piling on Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:06 pm
From Hollywood to Pawn Star
Comment by bored on1 Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:07 pm
Scott Lee Cohen~Beating down the deficit (If the deficit is a call girl)
Comment by Joel Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:07 pm
Choose SLC: because a misogynist is better than a racist.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:08 pm
Scott Lee Cohen-Because Charlie Sheen is in California
Comment by IrishPirate Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:09 pm
Stay The Course
Comment by Jasper Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:14 pm
A funnier second act than Hendon’s “Butterscotch and Chocolate,” direct to DVD, Scott Lee Cohen, “Mr. Cohen Goes to Springpatch.”
No massage therapists were injured during the production of this film.
Comment by Honest Abe Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:17 pm
Since Cohen’s “campaign” is really a pitch to the Chicago Democratic ward committeemen who have a proportional vote to select a successor, Cohen really just needs a pitch, and not a slogan.
Therefore, his “pitch” should be:
“Who do I write the check to?”
Comment by Conservative Republican Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:19 pm
SLC - Even a restraining order won’t stop this!
SLC - The senate needs a shot in the arm … or leg… or where steriods go.
SLC - An open book, until you ask him something
SLC - Not just another Cookie Cutter candidate - just a Cutter candidate.
SLC - Stripping down government, one girlfriend at a time.
SLC - Independent, and everyone is thankful for it.
SLC - He will carry your full price bill for Pawn shop prices!
SLC - Going to Springfield … to make his own neighborhood safe - during session.
SLC - Was for “Conseal and Carry” before it was … legal.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:20 pm
Scott Lee Cohen- “A vote form me is a vote for Pat Quinn” (nevermind: he used that one already)…umm Scott Lee Cohen- Winning it for you one swing at a time!
Comment by It's Oppenheimer's Fault Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:20 pm
I’m persistent!
Comment by Capitol Girl Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:22 pm
He will tell them the truth. I have bags of cash this is cook co. I should get your vote.
Comment by Fed up Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:23 pm
Geez, just when I thought about packing up and moving back to my native state of Wisconsin because Illinois politics had become–well kind of “ho-hum” in comparison, SLC comes along and saves the day. Wisconsin can’t hold a candle to this kind of stuff.
Wonder what SLC would look like in a bright red or blue suit? He could pull it off.
SLC for Senate: Given Illinois’ financial position, we need a pawnbroker in office.
train111
Comment by train111 Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:23 pm
SLC- Why not? IL will be in Federal Receivership soon enough anyway.
Comment by Toby & Josh Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:26 pm
SLC for Illinois Senate because……Charlie Sheen’s just not THAT crazy.
Comment by Little Egypt Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:29 pm
=== Scott Lee Cohen: Because Rickey Hendon was too boring. ===
that pretty much sums it up
Comment by Ghost Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:31 pm
SLC - Licensed and Bonded - to Shake Anyone Down!
SLC - Madigan doesn’t want ME in the House!
SLC - You can draw me out next year, so why not?
SLC - Not a Swing Vote, but a Slashing Vote.
SLC - In the Pawn Business, the Seate is Bleeping Golden!
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:31 pm
If they are smart enough for Rahm, they are smart enough for Scott!
Comment by Patrick McDonough Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:35 pm
SLC — My checks don’t bounce
SLC — Helping us find new revenues from various assets
SLC — Madigan said this would happen if I dropped out.
SLC — Come on admit it, your are curious in a morbid sort of may how that would play out.
Comment by OneMan Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:41 pm
Like Lar (America First) Daly I really LOVE seeing my name on a ballot.
Comment by Responsa Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:42 pm
SLC: Because Ricky didn’t pack enough punch for Illinois.
Comment by Chicago Cynic Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:49 pm
Scott Lee Cohen: Because who doesn’t want to p.o. Madigan?
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:50 pm
“From Rickey to Icky.”
“I got suits and shoes in hock that are even cooler than Rickey’s. I’ll be the flashiest guy in the Senate.”
Comment by been there Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:53 pm
===“From Rickey to Icky.”===
Awesome!
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:54 pm
SLC - Setting the Ethics Bar so everyone looks good.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:56 pm
SLC - Because I didn’t really get it the first time.
Comment by Stones Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 12:57 pm
Hyena Blood! Troll DNA! LOOSING!
Comment by Leo & C.J. Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 1:00 pm
Third time is the charm.
Comment by zatoichi Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 1:01 pm
Scott Lee Cohen: Whose Church Needs A New Roof?
“And if I’m appointed, I promise to finally pay those homeless petition circulators that I stiffed the last time.”
– MrJM
Comment by MrJM Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 1:01 pm
At least I’m not a payday lender.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 1:03 pm
Money talks and bullbleep walks.
Comment by Bill Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 1:09 pm
Seriously — where is SLC getting all this cash? Pawn shops don’t make THAT much money… (Really — I’ve done some digging on this one.)
Comment by soccermom Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 1:19 pm
Vote for me so the media will stop watching you.
Comment by amalia Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 1:27 pm
SLC - I’m as close to Ricky Hendon (in spirit) as you’re going to get.
Comment by lake county democrat Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 1:28 pm
Don’t Make Me Ask Twice!
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 1:38 pm
Yeah, I can really see him driving down to Springfield and back every week! Ha!
Comment by formerpolitico Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 1:49 pm
Appoint me or I’ll do to you what Randy did to Kathy.
Comment by Dirt Digger Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 1:50 pm
Hey we already know about the skeletons in his closet why not.
Comment by levois Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 2:22 pm
Seriously, I would be less of an embarrassement than Rickey Hendon.
Comment by Wumpus Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 2:26 pm
“Whadda ya mean, drive to Springfield? I’m gonna buy Springfield and move it to the West Side.”
Comment by been there Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 2:37 pm
“A man of convictions….none of them pending”
“Now that Blago has exited stage left……”
“SLC, because who knew yard signs were this cheap?”
“SLC - the Oberweis of Democrats”
Comment by Downstate Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 2:48 pm
“Name your price”
He’s used it before.
Comment by Belden Ave Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 2:48 pm
From Ricky to trickee - SLC
I’m taking the 5th - SLC
Comment by Joe from Joliet Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 2:50 pm
===“From Rickey to Icky.”===
Winner, winner, chicken dinner.
The only thing that could have topped it would have been Northwestern taking down Ohio State in overtime. Wasn’t meant to be, cherie.
Cubs 3, Sox 0, third inning, in Glendale, 83 degrees, under a cloudless sky, according to Ed Farmer.
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 3:14 pm
SCL–Ya wanna close the deficit? Maybe you’d like to pawn Judy Baar Topinka?
Comment by D.P. Gumby Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 3:32 pm
Sctt L Chn - yor voic n Sprngfld
Comment by Montrose Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 3:39 pm
Rich,
I thought you had to be April fooling us in March with the Scott Lee Cohen Twitter misspellings. I’m sorry - you are right - he is that stupid. WOW. Can you say “Press Secretary”?
Comment by Ghost of John Brown Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 3:39 pm
GoJB, that’s actually Twitter speak. I pasted it into my Twitter post box and it came up just 2 characters shy of the maximum allowed.
Although, he does seem quite daft. I’ll give you that.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 3:47 pm
What exactly is on that resume he submitted?
Scott Lee Cohen
* Democrat, er, Independent, no, Democrat
* Skills - pawnbroking, domestic battery
* Previous Elections - I’ve lost a lot
Comment by Demoralized Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 3:50 pm
You have to figure, given how much money he blew on his failed statewide efforts, that buying a State Senate seat is definitely in his budget
Comment by ILPundit Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 4:21 pm
–Seriously — where is SLC getting all this cash? Pawn shops don’t make THAT much money… (Really — I’ve done some digging on this one.)–
I’ve always thought the same myself. Plus, he pays cash for everything.
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 4:26 pm
Scott Lee Cohen — STILL not a career politician.
Comment by DownstateDem31 Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 4:33 pm
SLC — “Next question!”
Comment by Wensicia Friday, Mar 11, 11 @ 4:40 pm