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* There was a ton of downright bizarre speculation online and in the mainstream media about why Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was sitting next to former President Bill Clinton at the convention during primetime last Monday night. Laura Washington helps clear things up…

The conspiracy crazed Chicago media and Rahm haters everywhere were salivating. Finally, the wicked wizard of Chicago was dead, dead, dead, at least politically.

Even better, Bill Clinton had delivered the final blow to his old friend and former operative, and invited Preckwinkle to dance on his bones.

True? I asked.

“It was serendipity,” Preckwinkle replied.

Her press people, she laughed, “will kill me for doing this … .”

Yes, the Clinton campaign had invited her to Bill Clinton’s box Monday night. The honor came in appreciation for Preckwinkle’s help in the Illinois presidential primary.

Bill Clinton arrived late, and Preckwinkle ventured over and sat down to offer a quick thanks. Then, “Michelle started speaking and, well… .” She had to stay put.

No political murder had occurred. Just “serendipity.” […]

“I am not going to run for mayor. I am not going to run for governor.”

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 9:46 am

Comments

Rahm was in Clinton’s box Wednesday night. Nothing to see here.

Comment by Former Downstater Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 9:56 am
The bigger blow to Rahm was dropping his name in the Obama video.

Although, frankly, that was just a signal that he’s already dead.

Comment by Arsenal Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 10:16 am
No mention of Rahm being next to Clinton, the next night is classic media.

Comment by Ron Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 10:37 am
“I am not going to run for mayor. I am not going to run for governor.” — Toni Preckwinkle, Jul. 28, 2016.

“I am not running for president. I am not running for president in four years. I am not running for president in 2008.” — Barack Obama, Nov. 3, 2004.

I ain’t sayin’,
I’m just sayin’…

– MrJM

Comment by @MisterJayEm Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 10:45 am
I’m always startled at how people don’t realize that Illinois is and economic and demographic disaster zone.

Comment by Ron Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 11:27 am
Funniest moment of the PBS convention coverage, was afterwards the local hosts had Toni on, and they asked her the standard questions, what she thought about Rauner, and then:

Q: “So is there any chance you might think about running for Governor against Bruce Rauner?”

Toni: [no pause, no hesitation]: “No.”

[pause. She stares at the camera.]

Q: “Uh, OK then …”

Comment by ZC Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 11:36 am
Care to define the phrase “demographic disaster zone” for the rest of us, Ron?

– MrJM

Comment by @MisterJayEm Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 12:00 pm
Nice drive by, Ron. Your point per the thread?

Comment by Now What? Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 1:18 pm
As the old saying goes, “never say never….

Comment by Mama Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 2:29 pm
Well… damn.

Comment by Biker Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 5:32 pm