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NEWS ABOUT: Tony Rezko

Tony Rezko stories: 14 news summaries

 Blago Book: 
 Senate Deal 
 'Routine' 
 Politics 

Former Illinois gov admits only 'routine' backroom dealing

Sep 1, 09 12:07 PM CDT
(Newser) - Rod Blagojevich’s memoir makes the case for his innocence with a lot of help from Shakespeare, the Chicago Tribune reports. While blaming his woes specifically on five enemies, he likens his plight to that of Othello and Lear. “You might as well throw in a little Richard... More »

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Patrick Fitzgerald • corruption • Illinois • memoir • governor • Tony Rezko • Rod Blagojevich • political scandal • Lisa Madigan • Michael Madigan • Richard Mell

OPINION

 Krauthammer: 
 Why Ayers, Rezko Matter 

Obama's links reveal his character, despite what media say

Oct 10, 08 12:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - Raising the specter of Barack Obama’s ties with the likes of Bill Ayers is perfectly legitimate, and John McCain's only fault is that he didn't start sooner, writes Charles Krauthammer in the Washington Post. These associations “provide a significant insight into character” and “are particularly relevant” for... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • Jeremiah Wright • Tony Rezko • Election 2008 • campaign tactics • Bill Ayers

Good News, Barack: Rezko Sentencing Postponed

Oct. 28 date may have meant bad publicity for Obama

Oct 8, 08 4:15 PM CDT
(Newser) - A federal judge has postponed political fund-raiser Tony Rezko’s October 28 sentencing indefinitely, potentially lightening Barack Obama's political load, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Rezko has been linked to Obama, and his sentencing for improper financial dealings could have meant bad publicity just before the election. The delay is a... More »

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Barack Obama • sentencing • Tony Rezko • Election 2008

Remember Keating 5? Obama Would Like to Remind You

Video shows Mac's ties to scandal 'similar' to current financial crisis

Oct 6, 08 7:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama’s campaign is releasing a video attack on John McCain’s role in the “Keating Five” scandal in the savings-and-loan crisis of the late ’80s and early ’90s, Politico reports. The video will appear online today amid what the Obama camp calls “guilt-by-association” tactics... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • Tony Rezko • Election 2008 • scandal • Keating Five • Bill Ayers

Obama Gets Tough in Sharp New Ads

Camp launching preemptive
counter-assault

Oct 5, 08 8:31 AM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama is getting his political jujitsu on, reports Politico, launching a preemptive strike against John McCain’s upcoming attack ads with an aggressive message of his own: McCain is erratic and out of touch. The McCain camp plans to run ads next week tying Obama to a convicted money... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • political advertising • Tony Rezko • Election 2008 • bailout • Rev. Jeremiah Wright

Rezko Guilty on 16 Counts
of Fraud, Corruption

Obama has links to Chicago developer, but trouble worse for Ill. Gov. Blagojevich

Jun 4, 08 4:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - Chicago developer Tony Rezko was found guilty today of 16 federal counts, including wire fraud, mail fraud, corrupt solicitation and money laundering, WLS-TV reports. Rezko, whose links to Barack Obama have brought the Democrat some controversy, also has fundraising ties to Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich; witnesses said Blagojevich OK'd giving... More »

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Barack Obama • Chicago • corruption • Illinois • Tony Rezko

Rezko Pal, Rove Tried to Oust
US Attorney, Witness Says

They deny allegations about Patrick Fitzgerald

Apr 23, 08 7:34 PM CDT
(Newser) - One of Tony Rezko's associates conspired with Karl Rove to try to get US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald fired to quash a federal investigation of Rezko, the Chicago Tribune reports. Prosecutors hope a judge will allow testimony to that effect in Rezko's corruption trial. Rove denies the allegations, as does the... More »

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Barack Obama • Patrick Fitzgerald • Karl Rove • Chicago • corruption • Illinois • campaign fundraising • Tony Rezko

Obama: Rezko Raised
$250K, Asked No Favors

Candidate gives the lowdown on his dealings with Chicago tycoon

Mar 15, 08 5:13 AM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama, hoping to head off future controversy, has given newspapers an extensive account of his dealings with indicted Chicago tycoon Tony Rezko. Obama told the Chicago Tribune that Rezko, his first big political donor, raised as much as $250,000 for his campaigns over the years—$90,000 more... More »

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Barack Obama • real estate • Chicago • corruption • Illinois • campaign fundraising • Tony Rezko

OPINION

Obama, Media Spar Over Coverage

Reporters turn tables
on candidate, say Clinton got raw deal

Mar 4, 08 4:40 PM CST
(Newser) - One day after a grueling press conference, Barack Obama told reporters they were buying into flimsy grievances about media bias, the New York Times reports. “I am a little surprised that all the complaining about the refs has worked,” he said of the Clinton camp's gripes. Indeed, journalists... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Canada • NAFTA • Tony Rezko • media bias

Rezko Corruption Trial Begins

Jury selection gets under way for accused Chicago businessman with ties to governor, Obama

Mar 3, 08 9:19 AM CST
(Newser) - With jury selection beginning for the corruption trial of Chicago businessman and political fundraiser Tony Rezko, the Chicago Sun-Times offers some background on the key facets of the case. Rezko, a Syrian-born real estate and fast-food tycoon who established footholds in the Illinois governor's circles, is accused of pocketing illegal... More »

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Barack Obama • Chicago • corruption • trial • Illinois • campaign fundraising • Tony Rezko • Rod Blagojevich • jury selection

Clinton: No Nomination, No Tax Returns

Obama campaign
blasts Hillary as
not 'fully vetted'

Feb 9, 08 9:01 AM CST
(Newser) - Hillary Clinton’s campaign said yesterday that it will not release the Democratic candidate’s tax returns unless she wins the party’s nod, the Swamp reports. Obama’s campaign attacked Clinton for the move. "Why should Democratic voters have to wait until after the primary campaign is over... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Chicago • campaign finance • Tony Rezko • tax returns

Indicted Obama Supporter
Back in Jail

Judge revokes bond for shady real estate developer Rezko

Jan 28, 08 2:03 PM CST
(Newser) - Antoin Rezko is back in custody today after a federal judge revoked his bond, the Chicago Tribune reports. The indicted real estate developer and longtime Barack Obama contributor was arrested early this morning at home for an undisclosed violation of his $2 million bond. Rezko had been out on bail... More »

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Barack Obama • Chicago • corruption • Tony Rezko • Rod Blagojevich

Sketchy Donor Could Sully Obama's Image

Chicago businessman Rezko, headed for trial, bundled $200K to Dem

Jan 23, 08 4:17 PM CST
(Newser) - Barack Obama’s relationship with a longtime contributor facing federal fraud charges could mar the candidate’s image as a politician unfettered by special interests. On Monday, Hillary Clinton slammed Obama with the allegation that he represented Antoin Rezko, a “slum landlord.” While that was an exaggeration, Rezko’... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Chicago • corruption • Tony Rezko

Hillary Keeps Jabbing as Obama Parries

Edwards plays 'grown up'; Obama gets key
SC endorsement

Jan 22, 08 5:53 PM CST
(Newser) - Hillary Clinton kept the verbal battle alive today by reiterating that Barack Obama a "frustrated" former "slumlord" who “clearly came last night looking for a fight,” the Chicago Tribune reports. Obama retaliated from the high road, vowing a "different kind of politics" and saying that... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John Edwards • negative campaigning • Tony Rezko

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