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| ''']''', ] from ], plans to announce his candidacy for ] in ] on Saturday, ], ]. <ref> POST-DISPATCH SPRINGFIELD BUREAU 02/01/2007</ref><ref> BY CHRISTOPHER WILLS February 1, 2007 ''Southern Illinoisan''</ref> | ''']''', ] from ], plans to announce his candidacy for ] in ] on Saturday, ], ]. <ref> POST-DISPATCH SPRINGFIELD BUREAU 02/01/2007</ref><ref> BY CHRISTOPHER WILLS February 1, 2007 ''Southern Illinoisan''</ref> | ||
| == Controversies - The Tony Rezko sweetheart land deal== | |||
| As reported by Chicago Suntimes <ref></ref>, it notes a shady Chicago dealmaker fundraiser Tony Rezko who has been often on the wrong side of good government" and his long time friend Barack Obama. | |||
| In June 2005, Obama and Rezko's wife bought adjacent properties on Chicago's South side Obama bought a slice of property for $140,500 dollars. During the time of this transaction Tony Rezko was under investigation by U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald and as other Illinois politicians befriended by Rezko distanced themselves from him. | |||
| "It's disappointing because there has been speculation about Tony Rezko, and whether he was crossing ethical lines, for a number of years," said Cynthia Canary, director of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform. | |||
| The transaction occurred at a time when it was widely known Tony Rezko was under investigation by U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald and as other Illinois politicians befriended by Rezko distanced themselves from him. | |||
| "It's disappointing because there has been speculation about Tony Rezko, and whether he was crossing ethical lines, for a number of years," said Cynthia Canary, director of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform. | |||
| Also notes that Rezko was indicted for an alleged played to pay scheme to fatten Gov. Blagojevich’s political fund, as well as being accused of allegedly bilking a creditor. | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Barack Obama, United States Senator from Illinois, plans to announce his candidacy for United States President in Springfield, Illinois on Saturday, Feburary 10, 2007.
References
- "Obama confirms location of big announcement" POST-DISPATCH SPRINGFIELD BUREAU 02/01/2007
- "Obama confirms Old State Capitol for presidential announcement" BY CHRISTOPHER WILLS February 1, 2007 Southern Illinoisan