Thread: Guitierrez Wants Obama's Senate Seat

Gutierrez: I want Obama's Senate seat

November 7, 2008 at 11:53 AM

U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez said today he would like to be named to fill the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.

The Illinois Democrat said he has talked a few times with Gov. Rod Blagojevich about the prospect, and said he and the governor will talk more next week.

Under state law, Blagojevich gets to appoint a replacement for Obama.

When asked who approached whom about the subject, Gutierrez shrugged and said: "We talked."

"My priority isn't being in the House or being in the Senate," Gutierrez said. "My priority is immigration reform. Wherever I feel I can be most effective is where I want to be."

--Antonio Olivo, Chicago Breaking News Center

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008 ... -seat.html

No!!! Go Reform Mexico!!!! Our laws are fine and just here!!!!

"My priority isn't being in the House or being in the Senate," Gutierrez said. "My priority is immigration reform. Wherever I feel I can be most effective is where I want to be."

Of course, what else did we expect? Very doubtful he'll get the seat, he'd "acorn" Obama if he did get the seat. I don't see that happening.

Notice he said I WANT! Quit demanding things that aren't yours Luis!

So far the comments at the source link don't think much of this idea.
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Tom on November 7, 2008 1:42 PM
Dear Mr. Gutierrez,

Thank you for applying, but we are searching for a more well rounded candidate that can represent ALL of the people of Illinois. We have watched your career (and your rants), and we have come to the conclusion that you are a one trick pony and not a very good one.

Best of luck in your future endeavors.

The Management

Bobby on November 7, 2008 2:12 PM
Gutierrez is a socialist clown and you people who keep supporting him deserve him. Hopefully you rich and not so rich liberals will have to pay through your arrogant noses to support all of the soicalism Gutierrez is about. Have a nice day.

m on November 7, 2008 2:18 PM
Luis Gutierrez is Mr. Mexico first. He should not be allowed to even be in the House of House of Rep. Anyone who thinks otherwise needs to be in the funny farm next to Ted Kennedy.

Nezzie on November 7, 2008 2:20 PM
This is exactly why you do not deserve this seat. Americans priority is to get rid of all illegal immigrants, stop dual citizenship (we will be deporting you too Mr. Gutierrez) as you are a traitor to our country and you aid and abett illegal immigrants and encourage them to migrate to our land. This is over, President Obama has placed the Constitution over even himself, therefore, he will govern "of the people, for the people and by the people." As a matter of fact, the seat you currently hold, I am sure illegal immigrants had a big hand in helping you obtain it. This is unfortunate, this ride is over!

American K on November 7, 2008 2:34 PM
the last thing we need is someone with a reconquista agenda taking obama's senate seat.
get someone in there that will represent everyone in illinois, not just hispanics.
his priority is immigration reform AKA AMNESTY for 30 million illegal aliens, not to mention letting them bring in all of their relatives as soon as possible.

America first on November 7, 2008 3:16 PM
If Luis Gutierrez is successful at obtaining Obama's senate seat, we might as well call
Illinois Little Mexico.

This guy is a jerk who only seems to help people that look like him. Gutierrez will be great at allowing illegal aliens amnesty.
I doubt if he will life a finger for an American.
THUMBS DOWN ON LUIS GUTIERREZ.

where are you reading these posts, the above link didnt work

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/loca ... 1407.story

Blagojevich says Obama replacement search under way
Governor denies interest in Senate gig

By John Chase, Tribune reporter
November 6, 2008

A day after U.S. Sen. Barack Obama ascended to president-elect, Gov. Rod Blagojevich said he's "not interested" in appointing himself to fill Obama's seat, but did not expressly rule it out either.

Blagojevich, who under state law has the power to pick a replacement, said Wednesday that senior staff members will begin analyzing the records of people who have expressed interest in the job as well as finding others they think might make a good senator. He declined to say who the staff members are or how many will be involved.

When asked if he would appoint himself, Blagojevich said he's "not interested in the U.S. Senate. I like my job as governor." But when pressed about taking the seat, Blagojevich ignored the question.

Myriad names have been floated in recent months, including Valerie Jarrett, a real estate executive and close Obama adviser, and Democratic U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., whose spokesman stood in the back of the room at Blagojevich's news conference handing out press releases saying Jackson would be "honored and humbled" to replace Obama.

Others mentioned include Democratic Reps. Luis Gutierrez, Danny Davis and Jan Schakowsky, as well as Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan, Comptroller Dan Hynes and Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, who is close to Obama.

Madigan is considered a top rival to Blagojevich, who has also quarreled with Madigan's father, House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Blagojevich heaped praise on nearly every one mentioned, but refused to name any front-runners and said he hadn't even thought about it yet out of fear he would "jinx" Obama. "The process begins today. The thinking begins today. The search . . . begins today," he said.

What the governor says he's looking for: someone who has many of the Democratic ideals he and Obama share, including expanding health care, creating jobs and cutting taxes for the working class. The governor said he hopes to make a decision by New Year's.

Whoever Blagojevich selects would fill the seat through the end of Obama's term in 2010.

Obama is expected to offer advice. Top Obama aides have said they think it is important it be somebody who has a good chance of winning a statewide race in two years to ensure the seat stays in Democratic hands.

"Obviously, [we are] interested in whatever insights President-elect Obama might have with regard to his thoughts on the subject," Blagojevich said.

As Blagojevich mulls that decision, he also may be forced to call a special election in his old Northwest Side congressional district.

Amid reports that U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel was asked to be Obama's chief of staff, a long line of Democrats interested in running took only minutes to form, including Ald. Thomas Allen (38th) and state Rep. John Fritchey. Deborah Mell, daughter of Ald. Richard Mell (33rd) and Blagojevich's sister-in-law, also expressed interest in replacing Emanuel even though she was just elected to the state House on Tuesday and hasn't been sworn in yet.

Tribune reporter Dan Mihalopoulos contributed.

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Originally Posted by jamesw62

where are you reading these posts, the above link didnt work

This is where I found them:
www.chicagobreakingnews.com

Originally Posted by jean

Originally Posted by jamesw62

where are you reading these posts, the above link didnt work

This is where I found them:
www.chicagobreakingnews.com

GOT IT and left a post

"My priority isn't being in the House or being in the Senate," Gutierrez said. "My priority is immigration reform. Wherever I feel I can be most effective is where I want to be."

HELL NO! NEVER!