[shibumi]

"Hey, whatz the beeg deal. Patti is just trying to make a career off her husband’s name and position. And where did she learn that technique ... maybe from Hillary Klingtong?"

You got it backward. Milorad B. made his political career by marrying her.

Her maiden name is "Mel." She's the daughter of Chicago Alderman Dick Mel, one of Hizzoner Daley's most powerful allies in the City Council.

[webschooner]

Thanks for that heads up — in that case, then surely Mrs. Blago is entitled to the position. She comes from a prominent local political family, and on top of that, she has had to put up with that hubby of hers, LOL.