Reid pressured Blagojevich not to appoint Jackson

cwo_ghwebb · 01-03-2009, 04:30 PM

Days before Gov. Blagojevich was charged with trying to sell President-elect Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat to the highest bidder, top Senate Democrat Harry Reid made it clear who he didn’t want in the post: Jesse Jackson, Jr., Danny Davis or Emil Jones.

Rather, Reid called Blagojevich to argue he appoint either state Veterans Affairs chief Tammy Duckworth or Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, sources told the Chicago Sun-Times.
Sources say the Senate majority leader pushed against Jackson and Davis — both democratic congressmen from Illinois — and against Jones — the Illinois Senate president who is the political godfather of President-elect Barack Obama — because he did not believe the three men were electable. He feared losing the seat to a Republican in a future election.

Blagojevich spokesman Lucio Guerrero confirmed that Reid (D-Nev.) and U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) — the new chief of the Senate Democratic political operation — each called Blagojevich’s campaign office separately Dec. 3. Sources believe that at least portions of the phone conversations are on tape.

Sources: Reid pressured governor on Senate replacement :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich

Dingy Hairy thinks he's a kingmaker!

From appearances, he's a racist or a letch!

Lenny · 01-03-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cwo_ghwebb

[I] Rather, Reid called Blagojevich to argue he appoint either state Veterans Affairs chief Tammy Duckworth or ....

Looking at Harry's eyes in that three-way, it's obvious he dreams of Tammy in a breastfeeding layout. He has a lot in common with Nono that way.

ImnoMensa · 01-04-2009, 07:21 AM

It's all about power and greed, There isnt a patriotic American in the Democrat party.

01-04-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cwo_ghwebb

Dingy Hairy thinks he's a kingmaker!

From appearances, he's a racist or a letch!

DemoRat Racist

*Bann* ^(Premo) · 01-04-2009, 10:31 AM

It's fascinating watching the Dems scramble over one another to eat their own. If I didn't see it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe it.

It really is a sight to behold.

wintersprings · 01-04-2009, 12:50 PM

So, the Jackson check did not clear?

FromTexas · 01-04-2009, 01:23 PM

I wouldn't want him to appoint Jackson, either. That whole family is corrupt.

01-03-2009, 04:30 PM	#1
cwo_ghwebb No Use for Donk Twits Member Since: Jul 2005 Location: Costa Rica bound Posts: 8,866	Reid pressured Blagojevich not to appoint Jackson Days before Gov. Blagojevich was charged with trying to sell President-elect Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat to the highest bidder, top Senate Democrat Harry Reid made it clear who he didn’t want in the post: Jesse Jackson, Jr., Danny Davis or Emil Jones. Rather, Reid called Blagojevich to argue he appoint either state Veterans Affairs chief Tammy Duckworth or Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, sources told the Chicago Sun-Times. Sources say the Senate majority leader pushed against Jackson and Davis — both democratic congressmen from Illinois — and against Jones — the Illinois Senate president who is the political godfather of President-elect Barack Obama — because he did not believe the three men were electable. He feared losing the seat to a Republican in a future election. Blagojevich spokesman Lucio Guerrero confirmed that Reid (D-Nev.) and U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) — the new chief of the Senate Democratic political operation — each called Blagojevich’s campaign office separately Dec. 3. Sources believe that at least portions of the phone conversations are on tape. Sources: Reid pressured governor on Senate replacement :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich Dingy Hairy thinks he's a kingmaker! From appearances, he's a racist or a letch! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ Admittedly, all of the above is a product of my deep-seated and virulent racism. /sarcasm
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ImnoMensa Registered User Member Since: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,771	It's all about power and greed, There isnt a patriotic American in the Democrat party. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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Bann ^(Premo) Doris Day meets Lady Gaga Member Since: Mar 2006 Location: Prince Frederick Posts: 17,776	It's fascinating watching the Dems scramble over one another to eat their own. If I didn't see it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe it. It really is a sight to behold. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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wintersprings Registered User Member Since: Apr 2006 Location: Ridge Posts: 1,312	So, the Jackson check did not clear? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ My logo is for Prostate Cancer. I went through Proton Treatment and my PSA dropped like a rock, so now in remission.
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FromTexas This Space for Rent Member Since: Feb 2004 Posts: 16,449	I wouldn't want him to appoint Jackson, either. That whole family is corrupt. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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