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Michael Madigan Is Way Off Base On Andy Shaw

Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan is way off base on Andy Shaw but that really shouldn’t surprise anyone who understands a little something about “king-making.” And in Illinois the undisputed king-maker is Michael J. Madigan and not Andy Shaw of the Better Government Association. Besides where does the Speaker of the House even... Read more »

By MAC,
October 30, 2013 at 7:30 pm

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An Obama Cheer Me Up

This is circulating on the web these days and has hit my inbox with some regularity. Since our late night comedians often inject truth into their monologues you might want to consider what they are saying*. (*See disclaimer at bottom). At the worst, it might make you think – at its best it might make... Read more »

By MAC,
March 18, 2012 at 4:23 pm

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    Michael Ciric

    August 11, 2020 at 12:00 am

    In reply to jack:
    I totally agree on all counts Jack
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    jack

    August 10, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Unless Comm Ed pleaded to something it didn't do, I'm surprised that: a. the complaint started with "Public Official A…
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    Ernest T Bass

    November 29, 2016 at 12:00 am

    I guess you could say that Madigan and Cullerton don;t know Jack. Eh???
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    Michael Ciric

    October 12, 2015 at 12:00 am

    In reply to jack:
    Indeed but it is that commonality that almost makes this ironic as 3B tried to stick it to everyone concerned.…
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    jack

    October 11, 2015 at 12:00 am

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    I had to look up the Freddie Mac one. Looks like one of Bill Clinton's going away presents. While it…
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