I live in what amounts to a suburb of Chicago, and the Rezko story is not big here.

[IndianaJones]

Trying to make this a campaign issue is really reaching.

[AndyA]

1. Just because it isn't doesn't mean it shouldn't be, or that it won't be.

Rezko's trial starts next month. I imagine that will ratchet the interest levels up a bit.

[IndianaJones]

4. its a non-issue. and thats how it should be. I have problems with Obama...

but this gets no traction.

[AndyA]

15. So says you.

We'll see...

[Debi]

5. When does Obama testify? n/t

[AndyA]

16. What? Did I say I had a crystal ball?

:eyes:

We shall see. There's more to this than we know.

[Debi]

19. You just seemed to more than the rest of us here - so I figured you knew

When Senator Obama would be called to testify in the matter. He will testify, right? He's THAT involved in the case, isn't he?

[AndyA]

24. You should probably ask Patrick Fitzgerald if you really want to know.

The media that is reporting this says he's linked Obama to Rezko, and they're more than just acquaintances.

[Debi]

25. Being 'more that just aquaintances' with a person who is under indictment

doesn't make the other a criminal. Ask Hillary Clinton about her relationship with Norman Hsu, does that make her a criminal?

[Debi]

2. YES IT IS! It is huge you slum-lord lover!! You sex shop near children protector

YOU WON'T TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANYTHING!!

Oh, God, sorry - I channelled Hillary for a moment there....:crazy:

[aquart]

3. Well, Chicago politics.

What's no biggie to you may yet be shocking to others.

[2rth2pwr]

6. Chicago may be a little jaded in what constitutes a political scandal.

The rest of the country will see the sleaziness.

[madrchsod]

13. we sure are

and we just ooze slease. but take heart..when obama get`s thrown in prison then we will elect a republican to fill his seat..that`s the way we do things in illinois

[rox63]

22. Yeah, like NYC is pure as the driven snow...

:eyes:

[2rth2pwr]

26. wha? Is that a "tea in China" thing? nt

[no name no slogan]

7. It's not big ANYWHERE

but it sure beats talking about issues.

[alcibiades_mystery]

11. It's like mindlessly repeating "Whitewater"

There's no content, but it gives morons something to hold on to and obsess about.

Look how many morons we have on this board. They're no different from the Republicans who obsessed over the thoroughly fake Whitewater scandal. They're idiots, or despicable liars. Those are really the only two options.

[Hello_Kitty]

14. Indeed.

While admittedly the Obama-ites I know IRL are pretty annoying with their goo goo eyed hero worship, the Hillbots are just over the top with their intolerance of any criticism of their Queen. They pass on every lie and smear from the Clinton Borg like it was the gospel truth handed down from the heavens. If I hear about the goddamn 'present' votes one more time from these Hillaroid nitwits I will scream. 5 minutes of research to debunk them.

[Tom Rinaldo]

8. I hope that it legitimately remains a minor story

I am not rooting for this to blow up into a real scandal. But I am glad if we find out now rather than later.

[rodeodance]

9. an AP story just hit all across America on Obama/Fixer-Rezko:

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3151178, Whow--Goggle hits with this headline are lighting up the board!
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[ProSense]

17. From the AP story:

Obama, who has a spotless reputation after 11 years in public offices, has been accused of no wrongdoing involving Rezko or anyone else.

[bunnies]

20. Then theres this part...

"Fresh out of Harvard law school, Obama worked at the Chicago firm of Davis, Miner, Barnhill & Galland. Rezko was among clients of the firm, a fact Clinton noted during the debate.

Attorneys there say Obama never represented Rezko directly. The future senator did represent community organizations that were Rezko partners in rehabilitating buildings to provide apartments for the poor."

What a jerk. :eyes:

[bunnies]

18. Have you read it?

Its quite favorable towards Obama.

[jillan]

10. Maybe you don't read the Sun-Times?

[tritsofme]

12. Its business as usual around here in Chicagoland.

It must be appalling to the rest of the country to view how crass our attitude toward corruption is.

[Windy]

21. Chicago trib article. Its been researched by the media when the allegations came out

Nothing of any significance to talk about. Certainly doesn't compare to clinton ties to Mark Rich, Mr. Hsu, etc.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-0704230648apr24,1,671186.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

Read the ENTIRE article. All the way to the bottom and note his former employer's comments.

And this:
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/12/12/clinton-may-end-relationship-with-burkle-firm/

"In April, the Clintons sold the millions of dollars of stocks held by their blind trust after learning that those investments included oil and pharmaceutical companies, military contractors and Wal-Mart."

[Blarch]

23. The OP is right.

It's not an issue.