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* From yesterday…
Today’s my first day on contract with @nprillinois! Grateful for the opportunity + loyal sources who kept calling and texting all summer even when I wasn’t full-time anywhere. I’ll still be freelancing a bit, too.
(~Vintage~ mug circa my 2014 @UISPAR internship with the station) pic.twitter.com/Z7MvvDyCp7
— Hannah Meisel (@hannahmeisel) September 21, 2020
Hooray!
* Today…
It’s 2020, so naturally ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted and sent to prison on corruption charges, would purport himself to be the new face of anti-corruption in Illinois. Why not? pic.twitter.com/3FznP8y0dZ
— Hannah Meisel (@hannahmeisel) September 22, 2020
McCullagh’s Democratic opponent is Meg Loughran Cappel, a special education teacher who sits on the Joliet Township High School District Board.
* Herald-News…
McCullagh also said in his release that Cappel is “bought by corruption” for not returning “Madigan money.” […]
State campaign finance records and a tally by the nonpartisan organization Reform for Illinois show Cappel’s largest contributors are mostly union groups like the Illinois Federation of Teachers and the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers. There are no direct donations from Madigan.
But McCullagh said in an interview that union groups, like the ones donating to Cappel’s campaign, have also donated to Madigan. The speaker has raised more than $1.2 million from the IBEW and more than $850,000 from the IFT over the last couple of years, according to the Reform for Illinois tally. […]
The Democratic candidate also attacked McCullagh for planning to hold a fundraiser headlined by former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich whom she called a “corrupt liar.”
President Trump lost this district by 10 points four years ago.
* The Question: Other than a bit of publicity, can you see any advantage for a legislative candidate who uses Rod Blagojevich to attack corruption? Explain.
posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:08 pm
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Comment by Norseman Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:14 pm
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Comment by Norseman Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:15 pm
Delete “you” not “to”
Comment by Hippopotamus Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:16 pm
It takes a thief to catch a …
Comment by Hippopotamus Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:17 pm
Other than publicity? Can’t think of anything.
Comment by Keyrock Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:18 pm
Maybe if McCullagh is secretly planning to be corrupt, then Blago could give him some tips on how not to get caught? Short of that this appears to be political stunt, plain and simple.
Comment by Dancing Bears Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:21 pm
Stand next to the person that makes you look like a better choice.
Comment by Way down yonder Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:21 pm
===Stand next to the person that makes you look like a better choice.===
But Blago isn’t running for anything.
Comment by TheInvisibleMan Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:25 pm
Well, Rod is a widely recognized expert on how corruption works in Illinois.
Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:35 pm
It constantly reminds people that Blago was once the Democratic Governor and went to prison for corruption. I’m not sure how damning it is post-Trump commutation and a decade after the fact, but it’s the best idea I got.
Comment by Nuke the Whales Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:39 pm
Is snark allowed?
If create some sort of hypocrisy vortex that results in the Kraken being released and giving the candidate whom summons it supernatural powers?
Otherwise, No
Comment by OneMan Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:45 pm
Maybe McCullagh just likes and admires the guy. Somebody must.
Comment by bhartbanjo Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:47 pm
=== Other than a bit of publicity, can you see any advantage for a legislative candidate who uses Rod Blagojevich to attack corruption?===
Unless Rod gives a talk where he admits his guilt, goes all “scared straight” type of endorsement, yeah, that could work. That means Rod needs to show humility.
Other than that?
Glad Rod stopped dying his hair? No?
Not much of an upside.
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:50 pm
Hannah,
Sincere congratulations and best wishes.
If you host a show sometime I’ll call in and you can hang up in my silliness.
You’re going to be an incredible asset, they know how good you are, wait till you exceed in ways we all know you do.
OW
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:52 pm
What more noble aspiration is there in today’s Republican party than owning the libs? And what better way to do that than by allying yourself with a Trump-friendly Democrat?
Comment by Independent Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:53 pm
You can’t stand next to the symbol of corruption in this state and claim the higher purpose. Zero advantage, he’d be better off with Madigan’s support.
Comment by Wensicia Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:54 pm
You get the ironic hipster vote?
That aside, NPR was smart to bring Hannah on board.
Comment by JoanP Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 3:55 pm
Double dates
Comment by Annonin' Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 4:25 pm
Absolutely not.
Comment by Collinsville Kevin Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 4:31 pm
Look at this guy…Corruption turned his hair white.
Comment by SAP Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 4:38 pm
Only if you believe the old saying about keeping your enemies closer
Comment by SOIL M Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 4:42 pm
To remind people that as bad as they think Madigan may be, it can always be a lot worse.
Comment by Pundent Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 4:49 pm
1. It’s a Hail Mary for Donald Trump twitter mentions.
2. Driving Durkin & McQueary nuts.
3. You get to explain how Rod is innocent despite the mountain of evidence and federal conviction, but Madigan is definitely guilty despite the lack of evidence, indictment or conviction.
Comment by Thomas Paine Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 4:55 pm
blago is no democrst. He is a self professed trampocrat. Any reference to blago ought to be prefaced with impeached governor and convicted felon.
Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 5:08 pm
Candidate gets to show his Republican bona fides - pure hypocrisy.
Comment by West Side the Best Side Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 5:19 pm
Best answer: “It’s a Hail Mary for Donald Trump twitter mentions.”
Counterpoint: “President Trump lost this district by 10 points four years ago.”
– MrJM
Comment by @misterjayem Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 5:30 pm
Maybe George Ryan and Dennis Hastert were asking too much for appearances.
Comment by Jocko Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 5:44 pm
What is a “tailwhip” Does he mean “tailwind”, or is Blago a BMX fan?
Comment by KSDinCU Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 6:04 pm
Forgot my question mark. Alex, that’s “What is a ‘tailwhip’?”
Comment by KSDinCU Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 6:05 pm
Maybe Blago is giving him fundraising tips.
Comment by Anon Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 6:35 pm
Punked is back and this is being filmed for a new episode?
Comment by JS Mill Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 6:59 pm
Only thing better — eating a tarantula.
Comment by walker Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 8:01 pm
Hannah: Best wishes. You ‘re the goods, in a tough business.
Comment by walker Tuesday, Sep 22, 20 @ 8:08 pm