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* One of the easiest gotcha stories to do during high-profile legislative sessions is to cruise around town looking for legislative license plates outside of taverns, golf courses, etc…
Badge of Honor: "I just heard the Sen Dem chief of staff sent out blast email warning sens to avoid golf courses becuz Chic media looking"
— Mary Ann Ahern (@MaryAnnAhernNBC) June 23, 2017
…Adding… The person who sent out that e-mail was not the chief of staff, but John Patterson.
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 10:38 am
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Comment by Hamlet's Ghost Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 10:39 am
Ohfercrissakes. Cmon media, behave yourselves too. That kind of gotcha story serves no purpose.
Comment by Chicago Cynic Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 10:39 am
And people wonder why the media has lost its credibility? Way to focus on “the news that matters” and not pander to the click bait crowd.
Comment by MediaMom Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 10:41 am
You mean there’s still real media? Prob should. E more worried about governor’s cameras.
Comment by Winnin' Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 10:41 am
If the media wants to use these gotcha tactics - that serve no substantive purpose - don’t be surprised when all the pols close ranks and get extremely tight lipped .
Comment by T Sowell Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 10:42 am
She’s becoming a remade version of Pam Zekman and that’s not a compliment.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 10:42 am
===don’t be surprised when all the pols close ranks and get extremely tight lipped===
LOL
You need a nap.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 10:43 am
Pretty funny since Chi media has basically abandoned SPI coverage and buy GovJunk BS day in day out.
Comment by Annonin' Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 10:44 am
Anyone cruisin’ the churches, synagogues and soup kitchens? /s
Comment by A guy Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 10:47 am
===Pretty funny since Chi media has basically abandoned SPI coverage and buy GovJunk BS day in day out===
When the Dems, any Dems, actually, decide to engage in the daily messaging that Rauner wins, maybe some news outlets will cover it.
You’d think Dems would get 5-6 interns and create the Anti-Rauner Word Jumble.
It’s not like the Rauner Comms are rolling out impressive intellectual arguments, it’s the same buzz words.
Why haven’t the Dems?
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 10:48 am
Next week, it will be Brownie cruising around town looking for Chicago media trucks at golf courses, taverns…
Comment by OkComputer Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 10:49 am
BTW, who checks the taverns for reporters? Or is that a job too big for one person! lol
Comment by A guy Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 10:49 am
It is disgusting that there needs to be a special instruction at all since it reveals a tone deafness that the political establishment is so out of touch that they would dare play golf while Illinois burns.
Comment by Oh Really? Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 10:55 am
This is just another tactic to find something to attack the messenger.
Conversely, you’re a fool if you give opponents an easy mark like that to criticize you, so it’s a sound warning.
Comment by cdog Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 10:55 am
And let the tracking begin! /s
Comment by Anon221 Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 11:01 am
Considering the mess Illinois is in, you wouldn’t think the media would have to look very hard to find gotcha stories.
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 11:02 am
In the old days legislators would do the work at Bowers after hours and get things done.
Comment by Red Rider Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 11:10 am
you mean Baur’s
http://www.sj-r.com/article/20141008/NEWS/141009543
Comment by Texas Red Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 11:15 am
The only thing more embarrassing would be to televise their golf game..”That’s the fifth ball the senator has hit into the lake on this hole”
Comment by Your Name Here Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 11:16 am
We’re going to develop rogue news outlets that follow and capture these reporters being over-served and over…(fill in the blank),
Comment by me too Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 11:26 am
Madigan’s trackers will be equipped with disposal cameras and long-range walkie talkies.
Comment by Curl of the Burl Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 11:29 am
=We’re going to develop rogue news outlets that follow and capture these reporters being over-served and over…(fill in the blank)=
Paid?
Comment by 618 Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 11:47 am
So legislators will just have to drink in their offices and hotel rooms. May as well.
Comment by Nick Name Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 12:02 pm
Looks like Durkie flunks first test and drags Senate Minority Leader down too. Skippin’ meetin’s after your big presser very, very dumb.
Comment by Annonin' Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 12:07 pm
Interesting thought by Patterson to warn them, in writing, about this concern. Does John know a little about this tactic from his previous career?
Comment by Campbell Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 12:12 pm
John is an anti-golf zealot. He sends these out every week.
Comment by Soccermom Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 12:15 pm
===John is an anti-golf zealot. He sends these out every week.===
That’s too bad. Patterson is one I’d play nine holes of golf with and beverages after.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 12:16 pm
===Does John know a little about this tactic from his previous career? ===
Patterson loved doing stories like that. lol
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 12:21 pm
Mary Ann Ahern hopefully can find time to ask Republicans, Have you put your Revenue proposal in writing yet with the list of Republicans names that will be on it?
Comment by DeseDemDose Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 12:23 pm
I will personally provide the legislature kegs of PBR and a golf driving range simulator if they’ll pass a budget.
Comment by City Zen Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 1:36 pm
They can should jump in with a lobbyist they will be happy to provide rides ….This silliness has to stop. When do the adults return to the Cap?
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 3:36 pm