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Why Democrats Think the GOP Race Might Last Until June
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
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Candidates Homes Range From Modest to Many2005, 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
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Blago Sentencing Judge Says Illinois Gov. Was No PawnJudge 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
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Ex-Gov. Blagojevich Should Get 20 Years, Prosecutors Say
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
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Donald Trump Interview: Transcript Part One
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
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Blago Says, Like Winston Churchill, He Can Mount Dramatic Comebackin 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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Blagojevich On Trial: 'Give Us The F***ing Money'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
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Blago’s Un-Redacted Motion to Compel President Obama to Testify
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
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The Showdown: Bluff-Calling, Backsliding on Road to Bipartisanship
ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich sought Thursday intrigue over charges Blagojevich sought to sell the Senate elected in 2008.” Rezko ... “Quoting from peddler Antoin ‘ Tony ’ Rezko told investigators campaign contributions. Rezko , a top fundraiser for Obama and Blagojevich , is cooperating in the
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Blago Asks for Subpoena of Obama
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
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Obama at War: President on Offense -- with Intelligence Team Out Front
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
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Plouffe The Magic Delawarean
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
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Patti Walks: No Charges for Blago's Wife Despite Allegations
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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Rezko Trial May Call on ObamaObama 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
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 correspondent Brian Ross. The man who went on trial today has been known for years in Illinois politics as a behind the scenes Wheeler dealer and fixer. Always ready to do a politician a favor. Tony Rezko is all that is wrong. Of the old kind of politics or any kind of politics. Overstated disdain for -- -- for 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. Obama is not a target of the Rezko investigation but since the indictment. His campaign has donated to -- some 150000. Dollars in contributions conducted to Rezko we have returned putting money -- that we know was associated. To mr. -- But among the questions still unanswered just how much money did Rezko raised for Obama at fundraisers at his suburban mansion and elsewhere over the years. And why of all people when Obama sought to buy a new home -- -- Rezko helped in the deal. The -- insisted on selling the adjoining vacant lot at the same time but Obama couldn't afford the -- So rest -- wife bought the lot and then later sold a strip of -- back to Obama. It raised them. Possibility that there was somebody who was a friend of mine who was doing me -- favor and I said it was a bone headed mistake. A mistake made just weeks after the Chicago Tribune identified Rezko as a major player in a grand jury investigation of corruption in Illinois politics. Obama told ABC's Terry Moran that no laws were broken in his dealings with the -- Involves -- no way a betrayal of public trust if Tony Rezko called you as a witness in the trial He testified for. Well the I don't know what my legal obligations. And so I would leave that up to -- Obama's name was not on the witness list -- to prospective jurors today in the Rezko case in Chicago. The prosecutors do allege that at least two cases Rezko did that secretly funnel money to Obama's campaign as part of this kickback schemes. Something Obama says Charlie that He never -- -
Did Obama Commit Political Favors?
Stephanopoulos talks with Obama about his involvement with slumlord Tony Rezko .
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Has Sen. Barack Obama Lost His Halo?
Obama and his real estate deal with indicted fundraiser Tony Rezko .
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Obama's Economic Solutionsnow 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
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 senator need to divulge all there is to know about that relationship. Take that opportunity here. Well -- Georgia this is a story that has been out there for a year and has been 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 Democratssaid 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. Absolutely I mean keep in -- George that you know what we've done is we've traced any funds -
Who Will Take Obama's Senate Seat?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
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 -
Obama's Achilles Heel?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
political -- and influence peddler all the more unusual. 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 Junerecord on ethics were troubled by his involvement with a man of Rezko his reputation. Our only concern has been. The timing and our wish that the senator had been a little bit more sensitive to the emergent dark cloud over mr. -- said. For his part Obama has given a series of various explanations about the deal. First He told 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. By our count Rezko and people in his circle -- given Obama more than a 120000. Dollars for his US and state senate campaigns. A spokesman for Obama's -- the senator has donated 44000. Of that to charity since the indictments in Chicago. And the senator insists no favors were asked of him from has got Rezko and none was crafted. -
Pre-Primary Democratic Strategieswhatever 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
He should turn over all documents whatever documents -- may be. 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
