Political consultant John Ruff dies in auto accident (Key Figure in Burris Perjury Trial)

Chicago Sun Times ^ | June 9, 2009 | DAVE McKINNEY

[callisto]

My apologies if this is a repost but a search indicated it was unposted.

Ruff, a health-care and political consultant, raised the prospect of a possible quid pro quo between Blagojevich and Burris, recounting a telephone conversation with Burris’ business partner Fred Lebed, who allegedly told Ruff on the date of Burris' appointment, "We'll have to do some things for the governor."

Ruff also said he recalled Lebed telling him he'd had discussions about Burris' interest in the Senate appointment with Blagojevich representatives -- lobbyist John Wyma, now-indicted chief of staff John Harris and former chief of staff Lon Monk -- as early as October.

That information contradicted Burris' claim in a Jan. 5 affidavit in which the senator said neither he nor his representatives spoke with Blagojevich or his representatives before Dec. 26. Lawyers representing Harris and Wyma denied their clients spoke with Lebed about Burris’ interest in the seat.

HOW FORTUNATE for Burris and Blago. (Donning tin foil hat . . .)

[Army Air Corps]

Ping.

[al baby]

Is this the burris that was gonna tear up hannity?

[callisto]

Apologies . . .the title should read “Perjury Investigation” instead of “Perjury Trial.” Unconscious, wishful thinking, I guess. Apologies, again.

[Sybeck1]

Check the brakes.

[pissant]

Obamacide?

[Army Air Corps]

Yup.

[callisto]

“Pearson said there were no witnesses to the crash nor was there evidence of any other vehicles involved. There were no skid marks on the road.”

I wonder how the police confirmed there were NO witnesses. If he was forced into the other lane by another vehicle I wouldn’t expect its driver to speak up (in the Chicago area.)

[Doogle]

"sumtin smells fishy"

[jessduntno]

Surprised he didn’t crash into a tree in Ft. Marcy Park...

[classified]

Good question! I’ve always wondered who in the hell Burris was. Reading the article the name kept tugging at me but it wasn’t until you pointed out the name that I realized the connection. It just might be!

[classified]

That tree just didn’t pop out into the middle of the street! Something smells and it’s not fish...Surely they can tell whether the car has been tampered with? Depending on who is doing the investigation.

[HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity]

Check the lug nuts...

[ikka]

Deputy Kendall County Coroner Jacquie Marcellis told the Sun-Times that Ruff died of blunt head and chest trauma. No autopsy is planned.

Are they going to examine the car? Take even a few blood tests?

[Blackhawk]

no witnesses to the crash nor was there evidence of any other vehicles involved. There were no skid marks on the road.

"We have absolutely no idea what caused Mr. Ruff's vehicle to veer off the roadway," Pearson said.

No autopsy is planned.

Uhhh, Riiiiiiggggghhtt. Nothing to see hear folks, move along.

[bray]

What were the chances in Chicago??

Pray for America

[callisto]

"Deputy Kendall County Coroner Jacquie Marcellis told the Sun-Times that Ruff died of blunt head and chest trauma. No autopsy is planned."

Cause of death could have occurred prior to the car crash. Sounds like there is little interest in confirming how he received the injuries.

[callisto]

You caught that line, too.

[Sister_T]

Argh! I hate hearing that clip. That’s who 0bama was referring to? Thanks for that info. I never knew who he was talking about.

[WellyP]

Chicago politics at work?