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I don’t think the Statehouse reporters took kindly to this move by the governor’s campaign.
The campaigns clearly were moving into a more intense stage, with Blagojevich’s campaign taking the unusual move of having someone videotape Topinka’s news conference and distribute suggested questions for reporters to ask.Ironically, the only question the handout seemed to generate was how Topinka felt about her opponent taking this tactic.
Sheila Nix, spokeswoman for the Blagojevich campaign, said there shouldn’t be a problem with videotaping a public event such as an opponent’s news conference.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Apr 12, 06 @ 1:44 pm
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Sounds like his people think they have a problem.Desperate move by desperate people or absurd stupidity.Maybe it’s true this bunch will defeat themselves.Positive press will help win elections.
Comment by DOWNSTATE Wednesday, Apr 12, 06 @ 1:53 pm
Because this worked so well when they did that to Obama last time; some crazy looking skinheaded guy with a consumer camcorder followed him around like a tick, waiting to get some kind of sound bite that would show the senator contradicting himself on something. The guy would not discriminate between private person to person conversatons and formal speeches tot he press pool or whatnot; he’d even follow Obama into the bathroom. Brilliant. Which of the governor’s pet Mensa members came up with this idea?
Comment by Gregor Samsa Wednesday, Apr 12, 06 @ 1:54 pm
This isn’t even close to what the bald kid to Obama, it’s a public press conference. That kid would tape him calling his wife.
For those of you who don’t know, it’s called tracking and all pro campaigns do it.
The fact we are even talking about this is stupid, it’s a non issue. They will have one tracking Rod soon as well.
Come on Rich, there has to be some real news out there somewhere.
Comment by Cook Dem Wednesday, Apr 12, 06 @ 2:01 pm
I thought Sheila Nix worked on the governor’s policy staff. Has anyone confirmed that she’s no longer on the state payroll?
Comment by Anon Wednesday, Apr 12, 06 @ 2:14 pm
I think it’s a smart idea since we all know the media only plays the clips they find interesting and never tell the WHOLE story.
Comment by annoyed all the time Wednesday, Apr 12, 06 @ 2:29 pm
Maybe someone can find Blago and film him with a Springfield backdrop just to prove he really has been there.CookDem I am quite sure the others did not hand out questions.
Comment by DOWNSTATE Wednesday, Apr 12, 06 @ 2:29 pm
It is similar to the Obama situation. The instructions on Obama were to get all public comments and press conferences on tape. One guy was over zealous and took it way too far. Here you have the Governor’s campaign with a similar directive.
For a guy certain he will win, he appears to be grasping at straws pretty early. I have said it numerous times and until the governor proves he can get anyting right, Judy needs to be positive, raise money, and stay out of the paper. Let Blago ruin himself. She probably can’t beat him, but he is capable of beating himself which he appears to be doing.
Comment by the Patriot Wednesday, Apr 12, 06 @ 2:32 pm
I hate to ask this, but I can’t seem to find the Governor’s campaign website after the predictable set of google searches. Can someone direct me to the right URL, or has he decided instead just to use the State of Illinois website?
Comment by Speaking on condition of anonymity... Wednesday, Apr 12, 06 @ 2:58 pm
Never mind. I found it (rodforillinois.com). Not sure what rock I’ve been living under to have missed that before.
Comment by Speaking on condition of anonymity... Wednesday, Apr 12, 06 @ 3:03 pm
Hmmmm, scuzzzzzzz-IE!!!
I’m getting the distinct feeling that before this is over the Blagojevich campaign will make Oberweis 2006 look like a bunch of little old ladies.
I therefore look forward to lots of amusing stories . . . about the antics of the Blagojevich Campaign, not the election!
Comment by Bubs Wednesday, Apr 12, 06 @ 3:05 pm
“The instructions on Obama were to get all public comments and press conferences on tape.”
Really…were you part of that organization, or are you talking out of your heinie?
Folks…stop being ameteurs. It’s called tracking. Every campaign does it. It is unpleasant (heck, I think it’s kind of stupid) - but I’ve little doubt it’s kept many an IL candidate from being a gun-loving abortion hater downstate and a gun-hating pro-choicer in Cook and Lake Counties, among other things.
Comment by SenorAnon Wednesday, Apr 12, 06 @ 4:11 pm
I don’t think they had that much of a problem with the videotaping. It was the “questions” that were suggested by the governor’s campaign which seemed a bit patronizing. They were mainly along the lines of, “Why does Topinka hate children and love terrorists?” that kind of stuff.
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Apr 12, 06 @ 4:24 pm
Blago to Springfield reporters: “I want you to look only at this gold watch on its chain, nothing else, as it goes back and forth, back and forth, you are getting sleepy, very, very sleepy . . . “
Comment by Bubs Wednesday, Apr 12, 06 @ 4:31 pm
Just like his supposed governing…the campaign will say or do anything…this is only the beginning.
Comment by SalukiDog Wednesday, Apr 12, 06 @ 5:05 pm
Hey “Cook Dem,” no, not everyone is doing this kind of campaign tactic. Far from it. And just because it’s supposedly the cool thing to do doesn’t make it right. I’m a Democrat, and I’m a campaign operative, and I’m disgusted by that type of crap. Grow up, folks.
Comment by anonymous Wednesday, Apr 12, 06 @ 7:49 pm
Does this mean you can go to ANYONE’s press conference and videotape it? After watching Daley the other day dance around and “deny, deny, deny” maybe Blago’s staff should go videotape the Mayor’s press conference and do the same thing.
Comment by Daley = Corruption Thursday, Apr 13, 06 @ 5:38 am
You’re a democrat and a campaign operative.
Whateva!
Comment by B Hicks Thursday, Apr 13, 06 @ 6:22 am
And while you’re checking on Nix’ payroll status, how about a salary report?
Comment by 2close4comfort Thursday, Apr 20, 06 @ 6:37 pm