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* I received this bulk campaign e-mail from Sheila Simon last week…

Dear Rich,

People are talking — about the future of Illinois and who can lead us forward.

Working families are worried about their pensions. Parents need to know their children are safe. As Lt. Governor, I am an advocate for Illinois. I strive to be a voice for what’s right, even if it isn’t easy.

In case you missed it, I took that message straight to one of the top political reporters in our state on Monday. Watch my interview with Carol Marin on Chicago Tonight by clicking HERE

Can you help me build momentum by donating $50 or $100 today? Early support will help me stand out as the most effective advocate for reform.

Thank You,

Sheila

P.S. If you believe I’m the candidate to watch, forward this email to two of your friends and ask them to sign up for my email list. You all will be among the first to know my plans for the future!

* A full five days later, I got this e-mail from Simon’s campaign…

Dear Rich

Last week, we sent an email featuring Sheila’s interview with Chicago Tonight’s Carol Marin. We apologize for the broken link and want to thank those who caught the mistake!

You can watch the entire interview by clicking HERE.

Sheila Simon has been a constant advocate for working families in our state. With your help, Sheila will be able to serve our state in a larger role.

Thank you,

Bill Doerrer

Political Director

Oops.

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, May 6, 13 @ 11:09 am

Comments

In. A. Nutshell.

Comment by Empty Chair Monday, May 6, 13 @ 11:11 am
This a message to anyone who wants to take on Sheila in a primary: You will probably win.

Comment by J Monday, May 6, 13 @ 11:12 am
Simon must have some rookies running her fund raising/campaign operation.

Comment by Deep South Monday, May 6, 13 @ 11:14 am
“You all will be among the first to know my plans for the future!”

Her plans for the future? You mean the bar where she will be playing? Or which law firm she will be joining?

Although I might find those thing slightly interesting, I really don’t need to be among the first to know.

Comment by HenryVK Monday, May 6, 13 @ 11:18 am
Did you ask what their open rate is? If it took five days to notice that the link was broken…

Comment by soccermom Monday, May 6, 13 @ 11:20 am
I gotta say — full respect to Team Quinn for hacking WTTW’s site.

Comment by soccermom Monday, May 6, 13 @ 11:26 am
A good argument for hiring “anal” staff!

Comment by MrGrassroots Monday, May 6, 13 @ 11:28 am
I think the grace period of following an email with a ‘corrected’ email is about 6-7 …hours, so this one might be a tad late to the party.

I, for one, am glad I am NOT getting my sports scores through the Sheila Simon email package ….

“Bears lose and the hockey lockout appears to be over an abbreciated season should be starting real soon …that’s the sports for May 6th, check your ‘email’ mailbox for up to the minute action.”

Yikes.

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 6, 13 @ 11:32 am
Okay, to be fair — I will say that there’s something about hitting “send” that makes previously invisible typos jump off the page and sends seemingly healthy and robust links directly to the boneyard.

Comment by soccermom Monday, May 6, 13 @ 11:36 am
Maybe Oberweis’ ‘Political Director’ can send Sheila’s ‘Political Director’ some ’sympathy/politcal ice cream”?

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 6, 13 @ 11:37 am
Is she running for something?

Comment by Chavez-respecting Obamist Monday, May 6, 13 @ 11:49 am
Capt Fax
What part was the opps?
1.That outfit Marin had on some green scarf tucked into a black sweater covered by a tan blaser
2. Using that much time on Chicago Tonight
3.Admitting the first link to WTTW-TV did not work —as you report it took FIVE DAYS to notice

The lite gov is talented and has a lot of options

Comment by CircularFiringSquad Monday, May 6, 13 @ 11:50 am
Price you pay for hiring young, inexperienced folks …

Comment by NW Illinois Monday, May 6, 13 @ 11:59 am
Awww give the guy a break. Like mentioned above, links always seem to go dead after you send em.

We have all made mistakes like this. Every elected official has made mistakes like this. This time they were just unfortunate enough to catch some publicity.

For all we know the link wasn’t even dead when sent, right?

Comment by Anon Monday, May 6, 13 @ 12:03 pm
Who said the WTTW folks were young or inexperienced?

Comment by CircularFiringSquad Monday, May 6, 13 @ 12:17 pm
Was it sent from her state (Lt Guv) email account? Because like the state, the link is broke!

Comment by Wumpus Monday, May 6, 13 @ 1:10 pm
CFS is also the fashion police? Impressive. Never woulda noticed the serial faux pas.

To the post, Not Ready For Prime Time.

Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, May 6, 13 @ 1:13 pm
Well considering the two-step she did around the pension question I bet they were thankful the link didn’t work…

Also seriously, did it take days for someone to point out the link didn’t work or days for them to respond to that. Either way, not a good sign.

Comment by OneMan Monday, May 6, 13 @ 1:51 pm
==We have all made mistakes like this. Every elected official has made mistakes like this.==

It isn’t the mistake itself that makes Simon and her campaign look not ready for primetime; it is the five days to correct the mistake that does.

Comment by Robert the Bruce Monday, May 6, 13 @ 2:34 pm
Ah I think I figured it out.

The link wasn’t “broken” in the traditional sense.

It was just linked to a page where the url was pasted twice. Almost like trying to go to http://capitolfax.comhttp://capitolfax.com.

So a typo.

Comment by Anon Monday, May 6, 13 @ 2:36 pm
Why do old people always rag on young people. The link was screwed up. That is all. They didn’t use bad grammar, or swear, the link didn’t work. They took responsibility for it, which is better than some people when mistakes are made. I just think you old people should stop using youth as your root of jealousy.

Comment by Doug Monday, May 6, 13 @ 3:36 pm
It sure is embarrassing if it took 5 days for anyone ot actually click it and thus find the problem.

Comment by titan Monday, May 6, 13 @ 3:37 pm
“Price you pay for hiring young, inexperienced folks”

More like the price you pay for taking in people that were cast off from both House and Senate Dem operations.

Comment by L.S. Monday, May 6, 13 @ 3:56 pm
Regardless of the URL issue, I have other problems with this email. It just seems to be tacky.

IMO- She is not a prime-time player.

Sheila running for a statewide office (other than Lt. Gov) will give the GOP some much needed hope.

Comment by Endangered Moderate Species Monday, May 6, 13 @ 4:15 pm
You mean the Carol Marin interview where she wouldn’t endorse Quinn for re-election or take a side on the pension debate?

Comment by just sayin' Monday, May 6, 13 @ 5:47 pm
Doug
It ain’t jealousy. Simon is a lightweight with a lightweight staff. Get over it.

Comment by NW IL Democrat Monday, May 6, 13 @ 7:47 pm