Developer linked to Obama Arrested

[Heisenberg]

FBI took him into custody today apparently. I'm an Obama supporter but I think this will be the news that sinks his campaign. The Clintons will take this news and run with it and it's all we will hear about before Super Tuesday.


http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/28/rezko.arrest/index.html

[Zguy28]

FBI took him into custody today apparently. I'm an Obama supporter but I think this will be the news that sinks his campaign. The Clintons will take this news and run with it and it's all we will hear about before Super Tuesday.


http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/28/rezko.arrest/index.htmlI doubt it.

He can always whip this out of his wallet:

http://youdecide08.foxnews.com/files/2008/01/clintons_rezko.jpg

[Heisenberg]

I should probably know this but who is that?



I doubt it.

He can always whip this out of his wallet:

http://youdecide08.foxnews.com/files/2008/01/clintons_rezko.jpg

[Zguy28]

I should probably know this but who is that?His last name is Rezko.

[JimmyConway]

Old news. Not much of a story anymore.

[chiefhogskin48]

If they did that, and I were Obama, I would just mention the twenty or so scandals the Clintons have been involved with.

And we all know the Clintons pressured the FBI into making this arrest. Why else would the timing be so "impeccable"?

[TMK9973]

Old news -I'm not a Obama suppoter - But he has already said his involvement was a laspe of Judgement, but not illegal....

[Koolblue13]

If they did that, and I were Obama, I would just mention the twenty or so scandals the Clintons have been involved with.

And we all know the Clintons pressured the FBI into making this arrest. Why else would the timing be so "impeccable"?

This realy doesn't seem to matter to anybody and it's not the only connection to corrupt land deal, connected to Obama. It's very similar to whitewater and nobody cares about that.

We can just back the largest **** shoveler and then wonder why our gov't is so corrupt.:doh:

[Predicto]

If they did that, and I were Obama, I would just mention the twenty or so scandals the Clintons have been involved with.

And we all know the Clintons pressured the FBI into making this arrest. Why else would the timing be so "impeccable"?

You really think the Clintons have control over the FBI, seven years into the Bush Presidency?

Next thing you are going to tell me is that they made Dan Snyder fire Gregg Williams.

[The_cavalierman]

The Clintons do not want to get into a back and forth about questionable dealings...

[Larry]

Agreed, the smear machine just went into turbo mode.

Whether there's anything there or not.

[Larry]

And we all know the Clintons pressured the FBI into making this arrest. Why else would the timing be so "impeccable"?

I don't see that dog getting many birds.

If he's going to pull a "it's a policital conspiracy" defense, he'd get better traction claiming that this proves that the GOP wants Hillary to win.

(And I'm not saying I'd buy that one, either. Just that it's not as loony as trying to blame Clinton.)

[The_cavalierman]

The Clintons needed something today to counter Kennedy endorsing Obama.

The Kennedy endorsement hurts the Clintons big time.

[Heisenberg]

Old news -I'm not a Obama suppoter - But he has already said his involvement was a laspe of Judgement, but not illegal....



Yeah but I am wondering if this quote will hurt him . . . from the article . . .


Obama, speaking Sunday to ABC's "This Week," described Rezko as "a friend of mine, a supporter, who I've known for 20 years."

[Zguy28]

Yeah but I am wondering if this quote will hurt him . . . from the article . . .


Obama, speaking Sunday to ABC's "This Week," described Rezko as "a friend of mine, a supporter, who I've known for 20 years."I couldn't think of a more brilliant response. You leave the press nothing more to say and no where to go with the story.

[McMetal]

So if he's dirty, it's ok because the other candidates are dirty too? WTf kind of logic is that?

God, this guy sucks. All he can do is piss and moan. Take a cue from Edwards and try using the high road, douchebag.

[The_cavalierman]

Actually it was smart of Obama to acknowledge a relationship with the guy and admit it was poor judgment to deal with him.

Now it is a dead issue....You're either going to hate him (because you did before this news) or you will realize that you've had friends you probably shouldn't have had in your life time as well.

(virtually) everyone has had a bad friend at some point in their lives that has embarrassed us in one way or another.

The bottom line for all of this is Obama did nothing illegal...so everything else will be spin from his opponents.

[JimmyConway]

So if he's dirty, it's ok because the other candidates are dirty too? WTf kind of logic is that?

God, this guy sucks. All he can do is piss and moan. Take a cue from Edwards and try using the high road, douchebag.

See the_cavelierman's response below.

[Predicto]

So if he's dirty, it's ok because the other candidates are dirty too? WTf kind of logic is that?

God, this guy sucks. All he can do is piss and moan. Take a cue from Edwards and try using the high road, douchebag.

You are the only person I have ever seen who characterizes Obama as a "pisser and a moaner." You must be watching a different Obama than the rest of us.

[Teller]

The Clintons will take this news and run with it and it's all we will hear about before Super Tuesday.

Right. Because the Clintons don't know anything about shady land deals. :laugh:

[Heisenberg]

Right. Because the Clintons don't know anything about shady land deals. :laugh:



LOL well of course I know that but it hasn't stopped them from already being hypocrites a number of times in the campaign so far.


Bill depended on the black vote when he won his elections and then this past weekend they make it seem like Obama only won due to the black vote and that it wasn't significant.

Bill running his mouth off about fairy tales being told by the Obama campaign when I seem to remember him having a 'fairy tale' address to the nation a decade or so ago.


My point being that it doesn't really matter to the Clintons as I believe they would like to make Obama have to fire shots back at Hilary and keep him off his message of changing the status quo.

I just fear that there are many Americans who would be swayed by this but I am hoping to be wrong.

[Teller]

LOL well of course I know that but it hasn't stopped them from already being hypocrites a number of times in the campaign so far.


Bill depended on the black vote when he won his elections and then this past weekend they make it seem like Obama only won due to the black vote and that it wasn't significant.

Bill running his mouth off about fairy tales being told by the Obama campaign when I seem to remember him having a 'fairy tale' address to the nation a decade or so ago.


My point being that it doesn't really matter to the Clintons as I believe they would like to make Obama have to fire shots back at Hilary and keep him off his message of changing the status quo.

I just fear that there are many Americans who would be swayed by this but I am hoping to be wrong.

Bill Clinton is just a despicable human being. He had some successes as president, I'll grant that, but he's just a bad guy.

I truly feel for any African American that can't see how horribly condescending he is. When he pulled that, "Well, Jesse Jackson won caucuses as well," I simply couldn't believe it. It's like he thinks a black man is a black man is a black man. Ain't no way in hell a republican gets away with that comment, but the Clintons are never held to account.

(BTW, what's slipprier than teflon and rhymes with Bill?)

To lump Barack Obama with Jesse Jackson is at the very best a gross and foolish mischaracterization. It is at worst, blatantly racist.

[jpyaks3]

Actually it was smart of Obama to acknowledge a relationship with the guy and admit it was poor judgment to deal with him.

Now it is a dead issue....You're either going to hate him (because you did before this news) or you will realize that you've had friends you probably shouldn't have had in your life time as well.

(virtually) everyone has had a bad friend at some point in their lives that has embarrassed us in one way or another.

The bottom line for all of this is Obama did nothing illegal...so everything else will be spin from his opponents.

Also Obama pulled any donations/campaign contributions even remotely connected to Rezko and donated them all to charity.

[DjTj]

Bill Clinton is just a despicable human being. He had some successes as president, I'll grant that, but he's just a bad guy.

I truly feel for any African American that can't see how horribly condescending he is. When he pulled that, "Well, Jesse Jackson won caucuses as well," I simply couldn't believe it. It's like he thinks a black man is a black man is a black man. Ain't no way in hell a republican gets away with that comment, but the Clintons are never held to account.

(BTW, what's slipprier than teflon and rhymes with Bill?)

To lump Barack Obama with Jesse Jackson is at the very best a gross and foolish mischaracterization. It is at worst, blatantly racist.I don't know if I would go as far as to call Clinton a "bad guy" ... he is an over-confident guy who hasn't quite adjusted to not being the leader of the free world. I think he generally has good intentions, but he has made more than his share of mistakes without having to really pay for it.

I also wouldn't go as far as to call Clinton a racist, but the Jesse Jackson statement really rubbed me the wrong way. The MLK/LBJ comment from Hillary and the "fairy tale" comment from Bill were pretty innocuous in my mind, but equating Obama's win to Jesse Jackson's (when he himself had won South Carolina in '92) has undeniable racial overtones. It definitely crossed a line in my mind.

I hadn't given any money before in this primary race, but I made a big donation and went to an Obama fundraiser this evening before the State of the Union. I got to shake Obama's hand, which was pretty cool. :)

[Heisenberg]

I don't know if I would go as far as to call Clinton a "bad guy" ... he is an over-confident guy who hasn't quite adjusted to not being the leader of the free world. I think he generally has good intentions, but he has made more than his share of mistakes without having to really pay for it.

I also wouldn't go as far as to call Clinton a racist, but the Jesse Jackson statement really rubbed me the wrong way. The MLK/LBJ comment from Hillary and the "fairy tale" comment from Bill were pretty innocuous in my mind, but equating Obama's win to Jesse Jackson's (when he himself had won South Carolina in '92) has undeniable racial overtones. It definitely crossed a line in my mind.

I hadn't given any money before in this primary race, but I made a big donation and went to an Obama fundraiser this evening before the State of the Union. I got to shake Obama's hand, which was pretty cool. :)


That's pretty awesome, where was the fundraiser last night?

[DjTj]

That's pretty awesome, where was the fundraiser last night?It was at the National Museum of Women in the Arts on New York Ave. There's actually a brief YouTube clip from the event:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20owIlT3NJU

[chiefhogskin48]

It was at the National Museum of Women in the Arts on New York Ave. There's actually a brief YouTube clip from the event:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20owIlT3NJU

That's awesome Dj. Kudos for ponying up your hard-earned dollars for the cause. I have donated three smaller amounts, but it's better than nothing.

Do you think he has any shot on super Tuesday? I am more pessimistic since the polls don't seem to be shifting much.

[DjTj]

That's awesome Dj. Kudos for ponying up your hard-earned dollars for the cause. I have donated three smaller amounts, but it's better than nothing.

Do you think he has any shot on super Tuesday? I am more pessimistic since the polls don't seem to be shifting much.At this point, I think most people who have been paying close attention have made up their minds. The polls won't really move until a few days before Tuesday, when the more casual voters make their decisions.

I think the debate on Thursday will be important (although it conflicts with the season premiere of Lost ... I'm not sure which one I'm going to TiVo). The Kennedy endorsements will help. It's probably going to end up being really close ... there's never been a Super Duper Tuesday like this before (and with nominations on both sides in doubt), so really anything could happen. It will certainly be fun to watch, and maybe our votes on Feb. 12 will really matter!

[JMS]

And we all know the Clintons pressured the FBI into making this arrest. Why else would the timing be so "impeccable"?


?? Like the Clinton's have that type of pull in the FBI which is under the Republican lead justice department, under the Republican Presidency.

Fact is Rezko doesn't hurt Obama. The link is Rezko was a long time Democratic power broker in Chicogo who game money to many campagnes. Including Bill's and Obama's.

There is no illegality aledged on Obama's account and he's since returned or given to charaty all the money's which Rezko gave him.

[Koolblue13]

?? Like the Clinton's have that type of pull in the FBI which is under the Republican lead justice department, under the Republican Presidency.
They have shown ties to the CIA, when it was under Rep control, is it that much of a long shot? (although I doubt it too)


Fact is Rezko doesn't hurt Obama. The link is Rezko was a long time Democratic power broker in Chicogo who game money to many campagnes. Including Bill's and Obama's. What about Obamas Hawaii land deals that went under similar scrutinty?
I don't know the amounts of money given to each, but isn't that just something to do, to link the canidates together, so both hopefully look the other way.



There is no illegality aledged on Obama's account

Nor was there in Clintons "whitewater" dealings, despite 15 others being brought up on charges



and he's since returned or given to charaty all the money's which Rezko gave him. After the fact, convinent.

[Zuck]

I couldn't think of a more brilliant response. You leave the press nothing more to say and no where to go with the story.


Sure you do. What's so brilliant about that.

If it turns out the guys guilty of a bunch of crimes than you've just stated he's a friend of yours.