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"Whistleblower" Civil Suit Filed Against Bank in Rezko Land Deal
Political Punch —
... of the original appraisal, and he found that the Adams appraisal overvalued the lot by a minimum of $125,000. Conner claims that he was later fired from the bank after alerting authorities that his appraisal had been removed from the bank's files. What does Obama have to do with this? Nothing, as far as I can tell from reading the lawsuit. But it does bring back into the news the Rezko mess, which the Obama campaign would rather just vanish. The New York Daily Ne ws and the Washington Times have more. -- jpt October 18, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments ...
Barack Buys a House With Tony Rezko
Politics Daily —
Filed under: Barack Obama, 2008 President, ScandalTony Rezko, Barack Obama. Dirty Chicago deals are back in the news. Why? Didn't we cover this before? Yes, we did, but that was before a whistleblower filed a federal lawsuit complaining about bad appraisals to cover what could have been a gift to Obama of up to $1 million dollars toward his nice house in Chicago. Washington Times A former Illinois bank official, now claiming whistleblower status, says bank officials replaced a loan reappraisal that he prepared for ...
Saturday reading: Wating for Powell
Ben Smith's Blog —
Powell seems to tilt Obama, though his exact plan tomorrow is hazy.
Palin's doing SNL.
McCain's doing FNS.
Obama must have raised a whole lot of money last month.
A former bank employee raises questions about the loan Tony Rezko got to buy some land he sold Obama.
Michelle Bachman raises an extraordinary amount of mony for her rival.
Bresnahan is amused by her language.
McCain rallygoers remain unhappy with the media, if more mischevious than violent.
The Klan surfaces in Oklahoma.
Voting machine glitches in West Virginia.
McCaskill ...
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FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog —
Barack Obama lines up a cabinet of stars as John McCain struggles on - Times Online
A host of well-known figures, including some Republicans, have indicated they would be willing to serve in some capacity as Obama begins to acquire a winner’s glow. From Senator John Kerry, the 2004 presidential candidate with hopes of becoming secretary of state, to Larry Summers, a former US Treasury secretary under President Bill Clinton, and Chuck Hagel, the Republican senator who has been tipped as defence secretary, there are plenty who have signalled their availability.
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Sorry to disappoint this Brit writer but these are not stars and Chuck Hagel is not ...
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FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog —
EIGHTY-FOUR PERCENT SAY THEY'D NEVER LIE TO A POLLSTER
With an African-American running for president this year, there has been a lot of chatter about the "Bradley effect," allowing the media to wail about institutional racism in America.
Named after Tom Bradley, who lost his election for California governor in 1982 despite a ...
THE CHICAGO WAY: Illinois Gov. Blagojevich, chief of staff, arrested. “In one charge related to the…
Instapundit —
THE CHICAGO WAY: Illinois Gov. Blagojevich, chief of staff, arrested. “In one charge related to the appointment of a senator to replace Barack Obama, prosecutors allege that Blagojevich sought appointment for himself as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the new Obama administration, or a lucrative job with a union, in exchange for appointing a union-preferred candidate.”
UPDATE: Another chance to play Name That Party!
ANOTHER UPDATE: “Simply put, it is the most breathtaking corruption scandal in the history of Illinois politics.” Now that’s saying something!
A copy of the ...
Breaking News: Grand Jury Supeonas Issued for Rezko/Obama Land Deal
Wizbang —
The headline at Drudge : An exclusive from the Washington Times : A former Illinois bank official, now claiming whistleblower status, says bank officials replaced a loan reappraisal that he prepared for a Chicago property that was purchased by the wife of now-convicted felon Tony Rezko, part of which was later sold to next-door neighbor Barack Obama. In a complaint filed Thursday in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Kenneth J. Connor said that his reappraisal of Rita Rezko's property was replaced with a higher one and that he was fired when he questioned the document. Mr. Connor, a real estate and commercial credit analyst at the Mutual Bank Corp. in Chicago, ...
BREAKING - Grand Jury Subpoenas Issued On Rezko/Obama Land Deal … Watch For Breaking Updates
Pat Dollard | Young Americans —
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Complaint hits Rezko land deal
Fired official says appraisal replaced
Jerry Seper (WaTimes)
Saturday, October 18, 2008
EXCLUSIVE:
Antoin “Tony” Rezko leaves federal court in Chicago in this Oct. 19, 2006, file photo. Mr. Rezko spent years pouring thousands of dollars in campaign contributions into Barack Obama’s climb from the Illinois legislature to Capitol Hill, and helped him raise tens of thousands more.
A former Illinois bank official, now claiming whistleblower status, says bank ...
Business as usual in Illinois
Maggie's Farm —
In Chicago, 1921 and 2008. You can't make this stuff up. Read this bit as he tries to make a deal to sell Obama's seat to Obama's choice. Between Rangel and Blago, the greedy Dems are in it up to their necks. Editor's note: Woops. Complaint includes Obama-Rezko land deal. Is this Whitewater Redux? If ...
Business as usual
Maggie's Farm —
In Chicago. 1921 and 2008. You can't make this stuff up. Read this bit as he tries to make a deal to sell Obama's seat to Obama's choice. Between Rangel and Blago, the greedy Dems are in it up to their necks. If Dems love money so much, why don't they get a real job and produce something useful, like so many Repubs ...
I Need Help On The Latest Rezko-Obama Story
JustOneMinute —
Apparently there is a new plot twist in the Obama-Rezko saga: A former Illinois bank official, now claiming whistleblower status, says bank officials replaced a loan reappraisal that he prepared for a Chicago property that was purchased by the wife of now-convicted felon Tony Rezko, part of which was later sold to next-door neighbor Barack Obama . In a complaint filed Thursday in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Kenneth J. Connor said that his reappraisal of Rita Rezko 's property was replaced with a higher one and that he was fired when he questioned the document. ... According to the complaint, Mr. Connor reviewed the appraisal of the ...
The Rezko Land Deal
Classical Values —
The Rezko Land Deal With the indictment of Democrat Governor Rod Blagojevich the Rezko deal with Mr. B. Obama is back to the front burner in terms of figuring out if the Smartest President Ever was involved in any of the corruption. A former Illinois bank official, now claiming whistleblower status, says bank officials replaced a loan reappraisal that he prepared for a Chicago property that was purchased by the wife of now-convicted felon Tony Rezko, part of which was later sold to next-door neighbor Barack Obama. In a complaint filed Thursday in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Kenneth J. Connor said that his reappraisal of Rita Rezko's property was replaced with a ...
Blago, Rezko, and infrastructure corruption
Michelle Malkin —
Blago, Rezko, and infrastructure corruption By Michelle Malkin•December 9, 2008 01:13 PM A glimpse of the future, perhaps? And a flashback from ace WashTimes investigative reporter Jerry Seper. Barack and Michelle Obama are not happy campers today. Posted in: Corruption Send to a Friend Printer Friendly comments (4) [image] trackbacks (0) See what others have said Note from Michelle: This section is for comments from michellemalkin.com's community of registered readers. Please don't assume that I agree with or endorse any particular comment just because I let it stand. A reminder: Anyone who fails to comply with my ...
Grand jury subpoenas Obama/Rezko land deal
Babalú Blog: an island on the net without a bearded dictator —
Grand jury subpoenas Obama/Rezko land deal More grist for the mill... A former Illinois bank official, now claiming whistleblower status, says bank officials replaced a loan reappraisal that he prepared for a Chicago property that was purchased by the wife of now-convicted felon Tony Rezko, part of which was later sold to next-door neighbor Barack Obama. In a complaint filed Thursday in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Kenneth J. Connor said that his reappraisal of Rita Rezko's property was replaced with a higher one and that he was fired when he questioned the document. Mr. Connor, a real estate and commercial credit analyst at the Mutual Bank Corp. in Chicago, also ...
Whistle Blower: GRAND JURY SUBPOENAS ISSUED ON REZKO/OBAMA LAND DEAL
Stop The ACLU —
More hope and change! A former Illinois bank official, now claiming whistleblower status, says bank officials replaced a loan reappraisal that he prepared for a Chicago property that was purchased by the wife of now-convicted felon Tony Rezko, part of which was later sold to next-door neighbor Barack Obama. In a complaint filed Thursday in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Kenneth J. Connor said that his reappraisal of Rita Rezko’s property was replaced with a higher one and that he was fired when he questioned the document. Mr. Connor, a real estate and commercial credit analyst at the Mutual Bank Corp. in Chicago, also noted in the complaint that the bank received a ...
Second Helping
Stubborn Facts —
Because the arrest of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich on corruption charges just isn't enough, here's an article on some new info in the Obama/Rezko land deal:
A former Illinois bank official, now claiming whistleblower status, says bank officials replaced a loan reappraisal that he prepared for a Chicago property that was purchased by the wife of now-convicted felon Tony Rezko, part of which was later sold to next-door neighbor Barack Obama.
The company you keep, and so on.
Dissecting Leftism — There IS such a thing as right and wrong I have been writing -- sporadically -- on topics in moral philosophy for many years now (See here) so I think it is time for me to ask if I have learnt anything over the years. I think I have. In particular, I think I have now arrived at a complete answer to what Leftists say about the matter. "Complete answer" is a very bold expression for a philosopher to use but readers will be the ultimate judge of whether I have achieved that, of course. The Leftist argument The nub of the Leftist argument is that "right" and "wrong" language is incoherent. Saying "X is pink" and "X is right" seem ...
The Real Housewives of Crook County
Michelle Malkin —
My column today profiles the women of Blago-gate. Meanwhile, Barack Obama is acting like a girl when asked blunt questions about the scandal. Allah’s got the vid . Take a cue from the ladies of Crook County and toughen up, buttercup. *** The Real Housewives of Crook County by Michelle Malkin Creators Syndicate Copyright 2008 The Real Housewives of Crook County Cable television introduced us to “The Real Housewives of Orange County” – an estrogen-infused reality show featuring a coven of conniving and ambitious women living pampered lives in southern California. Blago-gate has brought us something even juicier: The Real Housewives of Crook County, Illinois. The ...
