Archive for October, 2005
Posted in October 28th, 2005
From the AP August 27, 2003, Wednesday, BC cycle When asked, Fitzgerald would not comment on whether “Official A” was Ryan. From the Chicago Daily Herald April 3, 2002, Wednesday All But despite branding two of Ryan’s former top aides and his campaign committee as corrupt, Fitzgerald would not say if the investigation will eventually […]
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Posted in October 28th, 2005
Fitzgerald from Drum “Mr. Libby’s story that he was at the end of a chain of phone calls was not true. It was false. He was at the beginning of a chain of phone calls” that disclosed Plame’s identity. He lied repeatedly about this under oath. Question: Will there be any more charges. Fitzgerald: “Substantial […]
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Posted in October 28th, 2005
Having read the indictments and the press release–available here, This is a side case, not the central point. Official A (sound familiar Illinois readers) is cited as having a discussion with Libby about Official A talking to Novak about Wilson’s wife. Fitzgerald is squeezing Libby and nailing him for clear obstruction of justice. This is […]
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Posted in October 28th, 2005
From the indictments: Prior to the July 14, 2003, Valerie Wilson?s employment status was classified. Prior to that date, her affiliation with the CIA was not common knowledge outside the intelligence community. Disclosure of classified information about an individual?s employment by the CIA has the potential to damage the national security in ways that range […]
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Posted in October 27th, 2005
Luntz says However, Frank Luntz, Republican pollster and strategist. said: “If [Fitzgerald] indicts, they [the White House] will have no choice but to attempt to demonise him. I think that is going to be really, really tough.” Hannity obliges No transcript, but Hannity also claimed that in going after Illinois REPUBLICAN Governor George Ryan there […]
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Posted in October 27th, 2005
Actually, no he didn’t, but it would have affected Lauzen’s attempt to change his name to Chris Lauzen, CPA. This is still one of the most bizarre state politics stories I’ve heard. It’s a pretty good idea, if not of earthshaking importance. It also limits the ability of stalking horse candidates who might go to […]
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Posted in October 27th, 2005
Before coming down with the ear infection, I’d gotten a lot of feedback on the Zogby poll I had posted. First, it is an online poll and thus, it’s methodology is uncertain, but if one compares it to relatively recent, but traditional polls, the numbers were similar. What I’ve noticed in following the WSJ poll […]
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Posted in October 27th, 2005
Over at Think Progress there are two bits. One is from Steve Clemons report that the Special Prosecutor’s Office has rented some space, and second is that Rove’s legal team is furiously trying to avoid a perjury charge. Expecting this to be a longer process fits with building a case through lower indictments as is […]
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Posted in October 27th, 2005
It’s the type of issues not implemented: Lack of Documentation in contract files Use of Contractor work in developing RFP specifications For a start—more tomorrow, but this should send the Audit Committee into orbit. Lack of documentation? WTF? How hard is basic document control and procedural standard practice? This reads like a dysfunctional city agency […]
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Posted in October 27th, 2005
Makes a goo-goo twitch: SYNOPSIS The FY04 Report contained 24 findings and recommendations. We determined, as of September 16, 2005, that the Department had: ? Implemented 6 (25%) of the recommendations; ? Partially implemented 4 (17%) of the recommendations; ? Not implemented 11 (46%) of the recommendations; and ? Due to the nature and timing […]
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Posted in October 27th, 2005
Murray Waas discusses the possibility that Patrick Fitzgerald may request to extend or empanel a new grand jury and yet bring indictments. Having observed Fitzgerald over the last few years, I find this to be the most likely scenario. In his high profiles cases that I’ve followed, Fitzgerald is not the kind of guy to […]
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Posted in October 26th, 2005
I need a drink. At least the Sox fans are far away from me where as I couldn’t get away from Cards fans. McPhail better make this feel better and fast.
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Posted in October 26th, 2005
Posted in October 26th, 2005
Hot off the PDF Maker. Later…
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Posted in October 26th, 2005
It’s going to be a hard task for Republicans and Democrats to try and complain about Fitzgerald while praising him…. Let’s remember an essential fact in relation to what is going to happen with Fitzgerald’s investigation: It is important for Luskin to get his defense started now because he knows that what one appeals court […]
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