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* 1:42 pm - Despite what I’m about to post, try not to panic. These end of session battles have ups and downs. Mainly downs. Expect more downs before it’s over, and when it’s over is anybody’s guess at the moment.

From the Illinois Radio Network’s Melissa Hahn’s Twitter page…

Thud. Leaders left, not speaking. Gov stays in his office, and will not speak. This is BAD.
17 minutes ago from web

Ben Yount of Metro Networks Tweeted this…

EPIC FAIL. Leaders meeting looks to have gone wrong. Quinn cancels press avail. Leaders leave without saying a word. Not good at all.
13 minutes ago from web

And here’s the video of Senate President John Cullerton and Quinn spokesman Bob Reed after the meeting…

* The governor will apparently speak to the House Republicans at 2 o’clock. From GOP Rep. Roger Eddy’s Twitter page…

Waiting to hear from the Governor at 2pm. Tough decisions to be made — we’ll see which approach he takes.

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Jun 30, 09 @ 1:46 pm

Comments

Oh, well!

Comment by Bill Tuesday, Jun 30, 09 @ 1:51 pm
No sound with video I believe.

Comment by sam Tuesday, Jun 30, 09 @ 1:53 pm
YouTube had a problem for a minute. It’s working now.

Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jun 30, 09 @ 1:57 pm
“There will be no liberty until morale improves.”

Comment by Truthful James Tuesday, Jun 30, 09 @ 2:04 pm
Hurry up and wait.

Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Jun 30, 09 @ 2:11 pm
Lock them ALL in the Capitol, turn off the air, only let them have water and don’t let the fools out until they fix this mess correctly.

Comment by Dan S, a Voter and Cubs Fan Tuesday, Jun 30, 09 @ 2:19 pm
Does anyone else hear that Caliope playing in the background? Seems strange - I didn’t think the circus was in town.

Comment by A Citizen Tuesday, Jun 30, 09 @ 2:26 pm
What wes everyone expecting…. they would come out of the meeting, embrace in a grp hug, give a thumbs up to the cameras and head off to Browns together?

Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Jun 30, 09 @ 2:53 pm

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