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  1. Why Democrats Think the GOP Race Might Last Until June

    Tue, 24 Jan 2012

    race indubitably made Obama a better candidate, and got out a lot of his "dirty laundry" - Reverend Jeremiah Wright, Tony Rezko , William Ayres, flag pins and such - long before the general election, so that his campaign could by the fall claim

  2. Candidates Homes Range From Modest to Many

    Wed, 11 Jan 2012

    2005, Zillow reports . Obama's political fundraiser, Tony Rezko , purchased the undeveloped lot next to the property and both closed on the same day. Rezko was indicted for fraud in 2006, convicted in 2008, and

  3. Blago Sentencing Judge Says Illinois Gov. Was No Pawn

    Tue, 6 Dec 2011

    Judge Zagel to sentence Blagojevich tomorrow to 12 to 15 years Safer says, because former Blagojevich fund-raiser Antoin " Tony " Rezko recently received 10 ½ years similar shakedown schemes. Blagojevich deserves even harsher treatment

  4. Ex-Gov. Blagojevich Should Get 20 Years, Prosecutors Say

    Wed, 30 Nov 2011

    Last week, a former Blagojevich fundraiser and political fixer, Tony Rezko , who also raised money for in prison. Prosecutors say Blagojevich deserves an even stiffer sentence because, unlike Rezko , he held public office

  5. Donald Trump Interview: Transcript Part One

    Tue, 19 Apr 2011

    This has been looked at by dozens of independent observers. The President-- Trump: Did you look at Tony Rezko ? Did you look at Tony Rezko ? Stephanopoulos: Don’t change the subject-- Trump: No, no. I’m

  6. Blago Says, Like Winston Churchill, He Can Mount Dramatic Comeback

    Fri, 20 Aug 2010

    in exchange for lenience. Blagojevich said that Obama, even more association with Antoin " Tony " Rezko , the Chicago real estate developer one that ultimately led to Rezko 's conviction on fraud and Illinois senate, came by way of Rezko 's personal introduction. Blagojevich said that in late 2008

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  1. Blagojevich On Trial: 'Give Us The F***ing Money'

    Thu, 17 Jun 2010

    business deals to a circle of Blagojevich insiders, including Tony Rezko , a top political fundraiser traced an alleged kickback to Blagojevich 's wife's real estate firm. Rezko is a central figure in the presidential campaign donated the Rezko -linked contributions to has rebuffed an attempt by Blagojevich 's attorneys to drag President

  2. Blago’s Un-Redacted Motion to Compel President Obama to Testify

    Fri, 23 Apr 2010

    former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich filed a legal motion Thursday fund-raiser, and neighbor" Tony Rezko -- convicted of sixteen public official who is not Rod Blagojevich . ... Further, the public contributions to his campaign by Rezko or others and denies having

  3. The Showdown: Bluff-Calling, Backsliding on Road to Bipartisanship

    Fri, 23 Apr 2010

    ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich sought Thursday intrigue over charges Blagojevich sought to sell the Senate elected in 2008.” Rezko ... “Quoting from peddler Antoin ‘ TonyRezko told investigators campaign contributions. Rezko , a top fundraiser for Obama and Blagojevich , is cooperating in the

  4. Blago Asks for Subpoena of Obama

    Thu, 22 Apr 2010

    President Obama. Lawyers for Blagojevich , D-Ill., today asked a touching on testimony that Blagojevich ’s lawyers cite from Tony Rezko , a real-estate developer One other point made by Blagojevich ’s attorneys is certain to

  5. Obama at War: President on Offense -- with Intelligence Team Out Front

    Wed, 3 Feb 2010

    ad targeting Giannoulias -- “Making Tony Soprano Proud” -- with the inevitable and soon-to-be-omnipresent Tony Rezko reference. From the strategy memo out from NRSC executive director Rob Jesmer: “The Democrats selected Alexi Giannoulias

  6. Plouffe The Magic Delawarean

    Thu, 29 Oct 2009

    which broke around the same time as some questions about then-Sen. Obama's dealings with crooked Chicago financier Tony Rezko . "It was chaos and, quite frankly, frightening. I felt as if the wheels could easily spin off our whole venture

  7. Patti Walks: No Charges for Blago's Wife Despite Allegations

    Fri, 3 Apr 2009

    not charged." A call to Patti Blagojevich 's personal lawyer, Raymond Illinois political operative Antoin " Tony " Rezko as part of a real estate deal influence-peddling involving the Blagojevich administration. Prosecutors

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  1. Rezko Trial May Call on Obama

    Mon, 3 Mar 2008

    Obama fund raiser in businessman. Tony Rezko and it could last for months and ready to do a politician a favor. Tony Rezko is all that is wrong. Of the old and close relationship with Rezko . Tony Rezko wasn't planned. And supporter

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    that city the trial involves a former Obama fund raiser in businessman. Tony Rezko and it could last for months and it could cast a shadow on the Obama campaign. Some background from our chief investigative
    Tony Rezko is all that is wrong. Of the old kind of politics or any kind of politics.
    president. Senator Barack Obama has had a long and close relationship with Rezko . Tony Rezko wasn't planned. And supporter of mine for many years.
  2. Did Obama Commit Political Favors?

    Wed, 13 Jun 2007

    Stephanopoulos talks with Obama about his involvement with slumlord Tony Rezko .

  3. Has Sen. Barack Obama Lost His Halo?

    Mon, 6 Nov 2006

    Obama and his real estate deal with indicted fundraiser Tony Rezko .

  4. Obama's Economic Solutions

    Sun, 27 Jan 2008

    now indicted Tony Tony Rezko and yes. In the had indications Rezko was engaging in for governor Rod Blagojevich in 2004. More and nationally. Tony Rezko was front of a dollar connected to Tony Rezko will you do that

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    talk about your relationship with the real estate developer now indicted Tony Tony Rezko and -- yes. In the in their editorial. Obama's assertion in network TV interviews last week that nobody had indications Rezko was engaging in wrongdoing strange credulity. Tribune stories linked -- to questionable fundraising for governor Rod Blagojevich in 2004. More than a year before the Jayson home and property purchases by the obamas in the -- one more time
    thorough way. Gnawed on by the press both in Chicago and nationally. Tony Rezko was front of -- a supporter. Who I've known for twenty years He was a contributor to. Not just myself but Democrats
    said that. You actually collected far more money for your campaign from Rezko associates and you have actually returned maybe a multiple of three or four. Are you committed to returning every dollar connected to Tony Rezko will you do that.
  5. Who Will Take Obama's Senate Seat?

    Tue, 18 Nov 2008

    their decision will be made only by his friend governor Rod Blagojevich . There's no sense Gutierrez says in putting on a PR blitz several years ago that involves since convicted developer Tony Rezko . If you know someone big gets into trouble. All of the sudden

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    estate deal He made several years ago that involves since convicted developer Tony Rezko . If you know someone big gets into trouble. All of the sudden your intro. But this doesn't happen to be the case
  6. Obama's Achilles Heel?

    Thu, 10 Jan 2008

    all the more unusual. His name is Tony Rezko . an Illinois politics as a back unsealed two indictments against one Tony Rezko . Both involve efforts to. Illegally Chicago sun times that He did recall Tony Rezko about the property. Last may as

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    His name is Tony Rezko . -- an Illinois politics as a back room operator who did favors and raise campaign money for politicians and benefited in return. Rezko we'll go on trial next month. To face charges growing out of a three year long undercover FBI investigation involving bribes kickbacks and extortion. Today we unsealed two indictments against -- one Tony Rezko . Both involve efforts to. Illegally obtained millions of dollars there was no mention of Senator Obama -- indictment. But as He sought to post bail it emerged that Rezko had quietly played a role in Obama's purchase of a new home. Obama bought the house on Chicago's south side in June
    the Chicago Tribune that He didn't recall what his conversations were with Rezko . Four days later He told the Chicago sun times that He did recall Tony Rezko about the property. Last may as a candidate for president. Obama of dollars to George Stephanopoulos that Rezko could become an issue even though everything had been above board and legal but it raised the possibility that there was somebody who was a friend of mine who was doing me Paper and I saw there was a bone headed mistake. Senator Obama told one newspaper that He knew Rezko was under investigation at the time. But the Washington Post says Obama told them He had no idea of -- brewing troubles. The first answer was more accurate. We found more than a hundred stories in the Illinois papers in the preceding five months. Retailing allegations that Rezko was a corrupting influence in Illinois politics. Including a Sunday editorial in the Chicago Tribune ten days before the house purchase focusing on Rezko and his behind the scenes connection. To the Illinois governor.
  7. Pre-Primary Democratic Strategies

    Mon, 3 Mar 2008

    whatever documents may be. Concerning Tony Rezko who again goes on trial. This week now because of all the attention Tony Rezko as they head into these votes decisive Obama took some action. On behalf of Tony Rezko and as He shows He did some kind

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    Concerning Tony Rezko who again goes on trial. This week for fraud and other charges bottom line here could this still hurt Barack Obama.
    It probably is hurting him right now because of all the attention Tony Rezko as they head into these -- votes decisive votes tomorrow in Texas. And Ohio but I think going forward. And less. Information comes out. That shows that Barack Obama took some action. On behalf of Tony Rezko and as He shows He did -- some kind of favor I do think this will fade away and so far there's
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