Classes Repuke uses Lane Evans (D-IL) illness against him! I am pissed!

[wndycty]

Evans faces 2 hurdles: GOP foe, Parkinson's
Longtime Democratic congressman finds his ability to serve called into question for the 1st time in a campaign

By John McCormick, Tribune staff reporter. Tribune staff reporter David Mendell contributed to this report from western Illinois
Published August 12, 2004
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Her efforts to make a campaign issue of his medical condition have angered national Parkinson's groups and ignited a debate over what physical strength is reasonable to expect from a politician.

"Health is a viable issue for voters to know about and voters to consider," contends Zinga, 54, a first-time candidate from Coal Valley, Ill., who is well known in the area from her past work as a television reporter and anchor.

Attacking an opponent's age or medical condition is nothing new in politics, but such actions are typically handled more subtly, through "whisper" campaigns outside of media interviews and campaign literature.

Zinga, however, included comments about Evans' medical condition in her campaign announcement earlier this year and has repeatedly suggested that Evans no longer has the strength to aggressively represent the 17th District.

"People who are on the medications he is on may have trouble with judgment, which can be worsened by excitement or stress," she said in an interview. "It concerns me and I think voters should be aware of it."
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http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/specials/elections/chi-0408120304aug12,1,623131.story?coll=chi-news-hed

[gratuitous]

1. Just so, Ms. Zinga

And what medications are YOU on? Can you prove that you're not taking Thorazine? Because I've heard that you're taking Thorazine, which is a powerful medication, usually given to delusional mental patients. Do you have a physician willing to sign an affidavit that he or she knows without a doubt that you're not taking Thorazine? So, if you're not getting your Thorazine through a doctor's prescription, are you getting it illegally?

Gee, this is fun.

[rpannier]

2. My Parents live in Evans' district

Lane Evans has either been late, or has missed several important functions, including being 3 hours late when the 9/11 Commisioners were in his district, thus he missed questioning them about some of the points of their report. He'll get re-elected, but if he wants this to be a non-issue then he's gonna have to stop being late for important functions.

[wndycty]

3. Is Lane Evans the only politician that is late for things. . .

. . .ever heard of Bill Clinton, I once waited 3 hours for Hillary at an event. . .non issue, unless of course you want to buy into the hype.

[rpannier]

4. No he isn't...

but it's no secret that he has looked more sickly at campaign appearances like the 9/11 meetings.

[wndycty]

5. Anyone ever heard of Strom Thurmond or Robert Byrd

. . .not the most energetic of politicians.

[jayfish]

6. Well That's It Then...

Dick Cheney should be removed from the Rethug. ticket.

Jay

[displacedtexan]

7. Zinga is a former CNN anchor?

Here's a crap quote from one of her flashing websites (IL Federation of TeenAge Republicans):

“Even though I never personally met President Reagan, I’ve always felt I knew him. You probably do, too,” Zinga noted. “We love our leaders to be larger than life, but if they are also good, simple and true they become irresistible to us. Enchanted though his life might have been, Ronald Reagan lived each day with the easy dignity and good-humored grace of a Midwestern upbringing – an upbringing he got right in our neighborhood. His style was our style."

http://www.iltars.com/reagan2.html

[murielm99]

8. He used to by my rep, before the redistricting.

My friends in the 17th district predicted this.

I am not surprised they are doing this. It kinda puts the puke in repuke, doesn't it?

[Joanne98]

9. Isn't Bush on medication??????????

According to Capital blue he is. Ask the cunt that. Or better yet ask the media why they report this story and not the drugged bush one.

[wndycty]

10. Is the "c" word really necessary. . .it says more about you. . .

. . .than the miserable excuse for human being you are attacking. Please drop the "c" word.