Posted on 07/14/2004 7:48:27 AM PDT by ambrose
NEWS FLASH: Ditka storms out of meeting
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
By The Leader-Chicago Bureau CHICAGO -- This morning in downtown Chicago, Mike Ditka left a secret meeting with IL GOP decision makers, angered about the media being tipped off.
Ditka was to meet with members of the IL GOP State Central Committee and to speak via conference call with national level Republicans.
As word of the meeting leaked out to the press, Ditka reportedly was angered when met by reporters, exited the meeting promptly and hopped into his black Escalade, and left, obviously upset.
Matt Drudge reported this morning that an announcement would be made at 9:30 am.
No word as to the ensuing discussion among state central committee members left at the meeting, which is still going on.
Ditka's willingness to take on the candidacy may be in doubt now.
Developing story . . .
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Isn't he pro gay marriage, anyhow? Maybe we could find a better candidate.
Ditka against da entire press.
Dat's da post-heart-attack Ditka.
DA leaks. By 21 points.
Come on MM. Ditka is well known for his outbursts, except this isn't football. Politics takes a certain demeanor. Bad behavior won't work. Ditka is a larger then life force and a Republican. I don't know how conservative he is. But making a stink about a report by Matt Drudge, shouldn't get you upset.
In this case, Ditka is a conservative, so I'm not sure why you keep harping on the subject.
I agree.
I don't think he would be well respected after a few middle finger salutes and crotch grabs when things don't go his way.
Ditka 81
Press -81
No kidding.
That aside, I hope he still decides to run.
You are so right, and you can bet it was a RINO who did the leaking! MrsPD
What you're talking about is cartoon politics. Something the GOP doesn't need.
Only if it was a kerry / mccain ticket.
The winning ticket is Bush-Cheney.
Exactly. It may sound like fun to have an unstable Senator who'd pick fights, but at some point we have to grow up and face reality.
Politics is working with people you don't like. Plain and simple. You have to be willing to be respectful, of the offices that your fellow Senators hold if not the people themselves.
We don't need a thin-skinned crybaby in the Senate. Too many as it is.
Hey Badeye, nice to see you around these parts.
Frankly, I am gobsmacked by your attitude.
I follow your logic - I just don't see any positive future in the political world it assumes - only socialism.
Monitor! Long time no post, old friend!
I would give good odds that is was that idiot Judy Barr Topinka that did the leaking. She likes talking to the press and doesn't like conservatives. She is a RINO through and through.
I would give good odds that is was that idiot Judy Barr Topinka that did the leaking. She likes talking to the press and doesn't like conservatives. She is a RINO through and through.
I would give good odds that is was that idiot Judy Barr Topinka that did the leaking. She likes talking to the press and doesn't like conservatives. She is a RINO through and through.
Ditka is as emotional as McCain and Hillary!!!
wow. Proof that he *is* qualified to be a senator!
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