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Devise a TV ad to help Rod Blagojevich get out of this Rezko mess.
Snark is encouraged.
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 9:11 am
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Just show Judy being Judy. It got him a 15 point lead in the first place.
And thanks for the encouragement.
Comment by Snark Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 9:19 am
Show the itenerary with Rezko, Blago, Levine and Cari (with indicted next to their names) going to Teeterboro Airport. Oops, wrong ad
Show Judy with Geroge Ryan, that’s clever and fresh or continue talking about AllKids and lying about not raising taxes. Avoid the issues, call them ludicrous and go back into hiding.
Comment by Wumpus Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 9:24 am
Snarky, eh?
“The Emporer’s Naked Truth!”
A naked Blago stands before a strategically placed podium and addresses the camera with all his sincerity.
“People have been criticizing me for several years, saying I’m not what I say I am, claiming I’m hiding something. Well, I stand before you today wearing no clothes to prove a point. When I came to Springfield, I said there would be a new way of doing business and that the old way of ‘Pay to Play’ business is over. I wasn’t hiding anything then and I’m not hiding anything now. And, to prove it, I will not wear any clothes for the remainder of the campaign. I challenge my opponent to show us the naked truth about her campaign too.”
Comment by Anon Sequitor Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 9:26 am
Please A.S., I am female and that image just made me lose my breakfast.
Comment by Shelbyville Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 9:29 am
Does he need one? Just keep running the ones of JBT and GRyan. The details in this, are, to put in mildly, mind numbing.
It’s 3.5 weeks to the election. JBT doesn’t have the bucks, or simple hook to make this stick.
It’s not like he’s collecting gifts from the janitors……
Comment by Pat Collins Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 9:30 am
Tony Who…..? What was the question ……? ….Oh…well he really wasn’t a close family friend….what I meant to say was that I …..what was the question again….??
Comment by Justice Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 9:36 am
Hey, the guv has a nice haircut.
Comment by oh well Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 9:37 am
Knowing a criminal is a lot different than being a criminal…which seems lost in all this nonsense.
Comment by Curt Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 9:40 am
This isn’t funny anymore. Stop the spinning.
Even pretending Blagojevich can get more votes than Topinka in 3.5 weeks shouldn’t matter anymore.
When one of the major gubernatorial candidate is exposed like this, we are all losers.
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 9:42 am
RB: Citizens of Illinois. I want to address the actions of the person named in the recent Federal indictment. What you need to know is that Tony Rezko and I are not connected in any way. Never have, never will be. This is why.
You see, I was the one wearing a wire in the Governor’s office in order to help the Federal Government, which I have the highest regard for, catch this corrupt indiviual.
He was a hold over from the previous administration and a target of a Federal probe for many years. Unfortunately they were unable to obtain any evidence on him until I stepped up offered to and help.
THIS……. Is just another example of how my sweeping new Ethic Law’s have assisted in rooting out the few bad examples remaing from 26 years of Republican administrations.
Off camera. RB: Are you sure his name is Tony? I thought it was Dr. Phil.
Comment by Buck Flagojevich Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 9:43 am
I’m Governor Rod Blagojevich - I’m going to clean your gutters. I can make a difference.
Comment by Pat Hickey Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 9:44 am
Geez Anon Sequitor! The vision of JBT naked… God it make your skin crawl. Eeeeew!
Comment by Buck Flagojevich Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 9:48 am
Blags standing in front of a helicopter: “I am not a crook . . .”
Scene shifts to Blags sitting on tropical beach enjoying a fruity beverage: “. . . and I resign as Governor of Illinois. Thanks for all the cash.”
Fade to black.
Comment by Southern Illinoisian Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 9:54 am
It’s hard to top the one proposed by Southern Illinoisian!
Comment by fedup dem Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 9:58 am
Blago staring intently into the camera saying in a slow, thoughtful drawl “I did not have campaign finance relationships with THAT man”.
Comment by Bluefish Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 10:12 am
“To prove my total innocence, I’m personally going to track down Tony Rezko. Since he’s probably in a country without an extradition treaty, I will first look in all of those countries. I may be out of the country for quite a while, but I will ultimately prove my innocence.
To help pay for my exile, um, man hunt please send your generous contribution to 1-800-RENT-ROD.”
Comment by Animous Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 10:12 am
It’s absolutly funny VM…it’s not like this came out of nowhere.
Comment by Curt Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 10:20 am
(ominious music in the backgroud)
New Indictements handed down…more public corruption in state government, more kickbacks, only now, its “pay to play on steriods”…
…in the middle of it?…Republican power-broker Bill Cellini…(”Individual A” — show copy of indictment)
…who is Bill Cellini? The same Bill Cellini that State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka helped out with a sweetheart hotel deal to that cost the taxpayers millions (show headlines of old Topinka/Cellini stories)…
Judy Baar Topinka — same old corruption
Comment by Bill's Beyotch.... Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 10:24 am
Many of you, the fine citizens of Bahrain may wonder why I have chosen to run for public office in your fine country. Contrary to published reports, it is not because I have fled indictment in the USA. I merely came to visit my friend, Mr. Rezco, who was erroneously charged with malfeasance, and fell in love with your country and decided to stay. Reports of my dating the daughter of the sheik are untrue-we are just close friends.
Comment by Garp Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 10:39 am
“I appreciate the work Patrick Fitzgerald and his office have done to detect and prosecute corruption, including allegations of corruption against Tony Rezko.
“I pledged to change the culture of corruption in state government. In many ways my administration has made progress.
“I accept responsibility for the people I have appointed. That’s part of the job.”
“I also accept responsibility for not investigating allegations against Tony Rezko. Rezko was a close friend and I allowed our friendship to cloud my judgment. In hindsight, I should have asked more questions and asked them earlier in the process.
“This has been a learning experience for me. I should be more skeptical of people who I appoint to positions of authority.
“I pledge to do better in my next term, as I work to implement a Democratic agenda for Illinois.
“Whatever mistakes were made by Tony Rezko, it’s still important to improve education and health care while maintaining fiscal discipline.”
Comment by Carl Nyberg Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 10:57 am
vote rod blagojevich, get pat quinn!
Comment by bored now Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 11:02 am
“As State Treasurer, Judy Baar Topinka didn’t life one finger to stop the corruption being perpetrated by the Governor’s appointees on the teacher’s pension board.
“That’s right, the Treasurer – someone who sounds like they might have something to do with this issue – sat idly by while it happened.
As Governor, Rod Blagojevich will put a stop to any ‘business as usual’ uncovered by the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Vote Rod Blagojevich, because 8 years of George Ryan’s corrupt reign is enough. It’s time for reform and renewal.â€
Comment by grand old partisan Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 11:10 am
How about the image of Birkett with the Cruz headlins drifting in an out of focus then shift to Judy in her state fair best. that should Change the topic
Comment by DuPage Dandy Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 11:12 am
Bill’s B (10:24) comments are dead on and the reason that an indictment of a person such as Rezko will not affect the race or influence the issue of “ethics” between these two candidates. Cellini and his wife have much stronger and direct ties to both the Ryan and Edgar administrations — and Judy has attributable “blame” for the Springfield hotel write-off decision. There’s enough blame to go around for both candidates and both parties … and by the way, has anyone seen Patti B and the children in recent months since the State and DuQuoin fairs were over???
Comment by jaundiced eye Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 11:12 am
i did not do anything wrong as he petting his dog,Checkers in his Chicago home( i mean the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield)
Comment by truth about blago Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 11:23 am
Show a cute puppy sitting, looking up at the camera.
*BLAM* a .45 is fired into the puppy’s head, splattering its brains all over the set.
Voiceover: “Judy Barr Topinka does not support cute puppy dogs. Elect her, and we will get more of this”
“Judy Barr Topinka….What *is* she thinking?”
Comment by Petey Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 11:23 am
Still frame: Rod’s kid’s birthday party.
Rod: “If a guy can’t accept a gift for his own kid, what is this world coming to?”
Still frame: Family values. Because Rod values his family.
Comment by Boone Logan Square Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 11:25 am
It would have to involve him moving his campaign headquarters out of the country. Maybe he could flee to Canada and somehow tie that into prescription drugs or healthcare for kids (They have Universal Healthcare in Canada, like Rich Whitney is promoting.)
Comment by Squideshi Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 11:27 am
Don’t vote…neither candidate is worthy of the Governor’s office…send the politicians a message and stay home this November.
Comment by NoneoftheAbove Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 11:28 am
Show side by side videos of Rezko and Topinka’s top backer Bob Kjellander.
Bob Kjellander is the guy who had Rezko as a partner in a lobbying business that was making tons of money consulting on pension deals, not Blago.
Comment by RealClear Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 11:52 am
Curt - You’re right, “knowing” a criminal is different than “being” a criminal.
But putting a criminal in a position of high authority not only within your campaign but also within state government, where that criminal is not only asking people to contribute large sums of money to your campaign but has the power to direct massive state contracts, and is doing so not just for his own personal benefit but also for the benefit of your campaign — all of which you either must have known or had a legal, criminal responsibility to not turn a blind eye toward?
Well Curt, THAT is alot different than “knowing” a criminal. It’s called “criminal conspiracy.”
Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 11:59 am
Go back to the Bush / Topinka ads. He can’t hide from his own record, but he can remind people that she’s the Republican. It might be enough. PS - Did anyone see my tracking poll? I left it in my stall.
Comment by Mike's Used Sports Section Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 12:03 pm
How about 30 seconds of “Man on the Cell Block” interviews from Oxford, Wisconsin talking about how “Governor Rod Blagojevich understands the everyday problems of inmates like me”?
“I can’t vote for ‘im ’cause I’m doin’ 5-8, so vote twice, for me.”
Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 12:05 pm
Or, promise everyone who votes a free onion.
Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 12:06 pm
Background of mutating genes, preferably bird flu.
RB:
I promised to end *pay-to-play* and the corrupt culture in Stringfeld. In less than three years, as I have eliminated or at least postponed payment of $18 billion of debt, in my spare time I have also ended the strain of corruption plaguing Chicago, our state’s capital. But as Mr. Fitzgerald said this is now *pay-to-play on steroids*. I need another four years to eliminate this latest mutated threat to our state government. Take advantage of early voting to give me another four years, and you will also avoid the potential mutated virus which may be implanted on voting machines across Illinois on November 7. By early voting, you can go back to ignoring all the campaign ads I’m buying with my warchest, which I will donate to charity as soon as each and every donor is indicted.
Comment by Pat Quinn For Governor Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 12:07 pm
Rezko’s face slowly morphs into Topink’a face, with somber, menacing music in the background as a voiceover describes:
“Indicted for kickbacks while working with Republican operatives…had enough?”
The ad closes with an earnest Blagojevich stating, “I promise to continue to uncover the culture of corruption I inherited from the Republicans.”
Paid for by Shameless for Governor.
Comment by Phocion Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 12:14 pm
I don’t know if there is much that I can do to help him let alone defeat him. I think I’ll just let any investigation into his activites run their course after he’s found himself remaining in office.
Comment by Levois Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 12:24 pm
Rod and Judy are walking through a meadow and stop under a tree. Judy asks, “Rod, do you ever get that not so fresh feeling?” Rod says yes, Judy when I learn of corruption in state government. But I do what is necessary to get rid of it. And on election eve, the voters will decide to reelect me. And they will find you disposable.
Comment by anonymous Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 12:31 pm
I would put the words “had enough?” on the screen in white lettering with a faded background comprised of a photo of Rod and JBT…then I’d have the word “vote” appear in green.
Comment by Vote Green Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 12:50 pm
YDD, my post wasn’t defending Rod…sorry if it seemed that way, but I agree with you.
Comment by Curt Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 12:56 pm
if you think stu is going down for this forget it. He will make henry hill look like a mute. Getting the big fella in trouble for helping to clean up his mess is a one way ticket to witness protection. stuey, ain’t gonna see him no more. so folks it looks as though the walls be coming down.
Comment by crazy Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 1:07 pm
Dear Rod, I’ll vote for you for $5,000. If I don’t receive it by Nov. 7 I’m voting for Judy. Looking forward to hearing from you or “your people” Thanks !
Comment by Citizen A Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 1:16 pm
The screen shows a grainy, even more unflattering than usual picture of JBT. An announcer states the following: “As State Treasurer, Judy Barr Topinka permitted wrongdoing to fester under the George Ryan administration. Now, her lack of financial oversight over State agencies permits corruption to reign rampant. . .resulting in criminal indictments.” Camera cuts to a three panel shot. George Ryan on right, Rezko on left, JBT in center holding a rolling pin. “Failing Illinois yet again by her inaction. . . Judy Barr Topinka. . .What was she thinking?”
Comment by Jake from Elwood Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 1:24 pm
If I do not get re-elected,hows Bob Flider going to get a job?
Comment by truth about blago Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 2:05 pm
Rod Blagojevich is standing next to his father-in-law, Alderman Dick Mell with his arm around him saying to the media and cameras: “When my father-in-law stated that I was awarding privileges and special political favors to those larger contributors to my campaign fund and were willing to “Pay-to-Play”, many of you mistakenly believed Alderman Mell. Alderman Dick Mell is here today to say a few words to all of you in order to remove this dark cloud that has been hanging over my reputation and integrity. Speak up Dick!”
Alderman Dick Mell: “Rod is a good son-in-law. Honest, he is. When I made those rash statements about his character in January of 2005, I was suffering from depression. I was also suffering from PMS. My wife accidentally put some psychedellic mushrooms in my dinner salad without realizing it. Please don’t sue me Rod. I take it all back. I’ll say anything that you want. Just leave Frank Schmidt and me alone. I can’t take it anymore.
Rod: “There you have it ladies & gentlemen. Simply a minor family misunderstanding. My family stands behind me and my re-election 110% as I am sure that you all knew. What was my father-in-law thinking? Now you know.”
Comment by Beowulf Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 2:07 pm
He could try the Stroger Shuffle.
My good friend Tony Rezko is someone I didn’t know too well. Tony Rezko is more of an aquaintaince that I barely knew. Rezko is a campaign volunteer that I sometimes said “Hi” to. Who is Tony Rezko? I don’t really know him. Does he live in Illinois?
Ashur Odishoo
Candidate
State Representative 11th District
www.voteodishoo.com (webdesigner still needs to change 12 to 11).
Comment by Ashur Odishoo Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 2:24 pm
Blago standing in front of the camera saying “either you people re-elect me or I will double the welfare rolls by laying off all the stupid people I have hired.
Comment by DOWNSTATE Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 2:34 pm
Jake from Elwood - Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 1:24 pm:
The screen shows a grainy, even more unflattering than usual picture of JBT.
Is that even possible?
Comment by Fan of the Game Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 2:58 pm
Play with some videotape and make it look like Blagojevich is personally arresting Rezco in the Middle East… then show him capturing Osama Bin Laden, and then have him kick George Bush in the Butt. And pretend like it really happened…
Because as we all know, Blagojevich is very good at pretending like something happened….
Comment by Lovie's Leather Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 3:09 pm
Rod, just kidding about the $5,000 - I’m voting for Judy. I must admit though that it was tempting to vote you in so Illinois could have the first Governor perp walked out of the Gov’s Office in the handcuffs and tailored orange suit. But then we would have Quinn - an unknown commodity. That would be scary ! Just put the $5,000 in your defense fund, buddy, I think you’ll be needing it real soon.
Comment by Citizen A Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 3:13 pm
Rod: “I just feel so ….. violated! I can’t believe Tony would do this to me. Didn’t he realize how this would affect me, Rod Blagojevich? Please vote for me so that I will feel better.”
Comment by one of the 35 Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 3:23 pm
Rod: Aw heck, we are both members of the corrupt combine…vote for me anyway though because an Elvis diddy is always better than a polka.
Comment by Niles Township Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 3:44 pm
Okay, I’ve got it! We start with a gossamer veiled video of G Ryan then as it sharpens it morphs into Blago and hundred dollar bills begin to swirl around him. Then the nose begins to grow as slowly the suit turns orange and a number card appears about chest high and a big clanking noise sounds as the bars slam shut - Bingo! We all win.
Comment by Citizen A Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 4:23 pm
Begin with Elvis putting on Gillette deodorant saying “Never let them see me sweat”. Then Elvis swallows Pepto Bismol saying “Headache, acid indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea - me??. I have nothing to worry about” then Elvis applies Preparation H to……don’t get ahead of me here……his crows feet saying “I am the younger and better looking candidate”. Camera fades to black as Elvis collects $1,500 check from each manufacturer for daughters’ birthday/christening/college fund.
Comment by Little Egypt Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 5:42 pm
First: Mr. T comes on with “I pity the fool…”
Then we see the Blago family having a good ole time in front of the Christmas tree in the Governor’s mansion.
Next the guv is seen praying at church.
Next we see the guv and his family celebrating an Easter egg roll on the White House lawn.
All the while, subliminal messages are running through the commercial, “re-elect Rod, re-elect Rod”
At the end, Mr. T finishes with, “I pity the fool that would question the righteousness of the Mother Theresa of Illinois”.
Comment by Shallow Pharnyx Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 6:44 pm
You know what would save him…? Growing a good TR-style mustache, that’s what!!!
Comment by Lovie's Leather Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 7:24 pm
Open with a shot of Rod in a field of daisies awash in sunshine. He stands with an angellic smile on his face, eyes closed, taking in the fragrance of a flower.
Suddenly, off-camera, a little girl screams and says “No, get away from me!” Rod opens his eyes in panic.
Cut to a shot of a Tony Rezko look-alike actor bending down towards a horrified Amy Blagojevich, extending a check in his hand toward her.
Rod suddenly bolts in slow motion through the field to save his daughter. The skies grow darker and more cloud-covered. Then, off-camera, you hear the voice of Patty Blagojeich say “Get away from me! I don’t want your real estate money!”
Cut to a shot of the Rezko-actor extending a contract toward a horrified Patty, smiling greedily. Rod enters the scene in slow motion, grabs Rezko by the shoulder and cold-cocks him. Then he kneels by his daughter and wife and gives them a big, tearful bear hug.
Words superimpose over the image: “Rod Blagojevich– A family man who’s there when you need him.”
Comment by The G Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 7:43 pm
A blurred photo of a balding man with a mustache on a passport…
Black background/white letters:
ROD BLAGOJEVICH IS DOING SOMETHING ABOUT REDUCING THE BURDEN OF IMMIGRANTS ON AMERICA
Cut to waving American flag….
Cue patriotic music
Cut to airliner flying to “mideast” destination….
Cue Blajojevich voiceover….
“We can do better. Many immigrants are hard working, honest residents in our land.”
Cue to blurred passport photo…
Cut to Rod speaking earnestly to the camera:
“Others take advantage of the freedoms we enjoy…under my administration, I’ve sent those who take advantage back to their home countries….I say America is for Americans”
Fade to waving American flag and more patriotic music.
Comment by Ooops Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 7:46 pm
Blago: Hi, I’m Rod Blagojevich. I’m going to prison soon because I’m a crook. I am a crook, but I did have some great ideas that I’ve put into practice. We’re helping kids, (recite litany). I know I don’t have any right to ask for your vote, but as I said I’m going to prison, so your vote wouldn’t be for me, it would be to put Pat Quinn in my spot after I go to prision.
Pat’s better than Judy. Vote Blagojevich.
Comment by Too Crooked to Govern Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 7:47 pm
As theme from “Cops” plays in background..Rod, in State Police windbreaker, stands next to low of beater . rusty State Police cruisers:
“I promised the people of Illinois I would be tough on crime-even when it occurs in my own house. Today I made the difficult decpsion to turn my beloved wife and father-in-law over to the Inspector General for an independent and thorough invstigation of any role they may have played in the allegations against the person formerly known as Tony Rezko , aka Federal Fugitive A, aka Sheik Abin Apupin. General Wright (played by James Earl Jones) assures me he will conduct a fair and impartial investigation and will surrender his findings to the federal authorities within the next five years.
Thank you to the people of Illinois for your prayers and support during this difficult time.
God Bless Syria, er, America.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 8:05 pm
pay to play . . . on steroids - Has the governor taken a drug test lately? What did it show? Why don’t we know? My guess is a high percentage of Valium and Nexium the purple pill! There is toast and then there is burnt toast - which do you think he is?
Comment by Citizen A Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 8:15 pm
I’ve given the matter careful consideration and can see only one ABSOLUTELY fail-safe option for him to use to extricate himself.
The camera pans in on the Gov, sitting behind a massive desk and wearing a very somber expression; not a hair is out of place. He faces the camera, averts those weasel eyes, and speaks.
“My fellow citizens: In the last several days revelations about the ethics and conduct of certain persons in or associated with my administration have led to criminal indictments as well as widespread suspicion of my methods, vision and goals. Worst of all is the realization that, as a result of this situation, my re-election is no longer virtually guaranteed. I cannot be certain that the partisan lemmings I rely on will turn out in sufficient numbers to overcome the revulsion the rest of the state feels; I may be defeated. I cannot stand idly by and allow a tragedy of that magnitude to befall Illinois, and have determined that I must take action to avoid that disastrous eventuality. Accordingly, today I signed and issued an Executive Order disbanding the state legislature, outlawing the Republican Party and suspending elections until further notice. I will govern from now on without these encumbrances; a situation I’m certain you will come to be as pleased with as I already am. To ensure that you are not burdened by conflicting messages during this adjustment period, I am pleased to announce that Abby Ottenhoff has been placed in charge of all Illinois media outlets.
The state capitol is officially relocating to the former Chicago, which will be known as Blagojeville from now on. The universe is finally as it was intended to be.
Thank you, good night, and Rod Bless the State of Illinois.”
Comment by Casey Jones Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 8:26 pm
Lovie’s Leather is absolutely right: Rodblago looks like the Cowardly Lion from the Wizard of Oz. He needs a moustache BIG TIME!
Comment by ahem Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 8:42 pm
Anyone can type up and ad. I actaully made one for him
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA5CtRaNcDg
Kind of stinks but enjoy all the same.
Comment by OneMan Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 10:07 pm
This is a tough job that requires tough choices. I came in with a strong team to change the system. As a team we are making great progress to clean up Illinois govenment. At the same time temptations are strong and some team members choose a different path than we agreed on. As we found corruption on the team, we are making changes. The kind of changes I promised when I first took this job. These a tough choices, but they must been done. We are working hard to make the strong Illinois I know you want and deserve.
Rod does the Clinton fist wave with a slightly raised thumb at about chest level while US flag and Pic of Capitol slowly fade in. Pic of kid in corner holding AllKids poster. Fade out.
Comment by zatoichi Thursday, Oct 12, 06 @ 10:15 pm
Rod shaking hands with Barack Obama
Obama: Citizens do not worry Rezko helped me out with campaign contributions too.
Comment by JakeCP Friday, Oct 13, 06 @ 1:16 am
Hi. I’m Rod Blagojevich, and I completely recant what I said about JBT being “asleep at the switch.” Because, you see, I was the one asleep at the switch. I knew nothing about my good friend Tony’s involvement in this “pay to play on steroids” scheme. Nothing at all. I was busy with my hair, delegated some stuff to Tony, trusted him, and he betrayed me, but I knew nothing, absolutely nothing, because I follow the law, the L-A-W law in my office, so please believe me now when I grovel before you and emphatically protest that it was me, after all, who was uninformed. Asleep at the switch if you will.
And when the other indictments get handed down, that’ll be my excuse again. I should have paid more attention, but you believe me now, don’t you?
Raises hand as camera fades out…”I am not a criminal! I was merely napping. Not a criminal!”
Comment by Angie Friday, Oct 13, 06 @ 3:15 am
Which ad wins?
Comment by Phocion Friday, Oct 13, 06 @ 12:59 pm