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The law specifically forbids anyone convicted of a crime of moral turpitude from voting. But the problem is that no one quite seems to know what moral turpitude is. | the law specifically forbids anyone convicted of a crime of moral turpitude from voting but the problem is that no one quite, seems to know what moral turpitude | The law, specifically forbids anyone convicted of a crime of moral turpitude from voting But the problem is that no one quite seems to. know what moral turpitude, | the law specifically forbids anyone convicted of a crime of moral turpitude from voting. but the problem is that no one quite seems to know what moral turpitude is. |
The governor's office of Alabama say 480 of the state's 575 felony crimes are ones of moral turpitude, while the Office of the Courts puts the number closer to just 70. Which side prevails could affect thousands of potential votes. And if you're totally confused at this point of the story, well, at least you're not alo... | the, governor's office of alabama, say 480 of the state's 575 felony crimes are ones of, moral turpitude while the office of the courts puts the number closer to just 70. which side prevails. could affect. thousands of potential votes and if you're totally confused at this point of the story well at least you're not al... | The governor's office of Alabama say. 480 of the state's 575 felony crimes are ones of moral turpitude while the Office of the Courts puts the number closer, to just 70. Which, side prevails could affect thousands. of potential votes, And if you're totally confused at this point of the story well at least you're not al... | the governor's office of alabama say 480 of the state's 575 felony crimes are ones of moral turpitude, while the office of the courts puts the number closer to just 70. which side prevails could affect thousands of potential votes. and if you're totally confused at this point of the story, well, at least you're not alo... |
Half the election officials interviewed in Colorado - obviously, an important state this year - did not know that Coloradans on probation could vote. | half the election officials interviewed in colorado - obviously an important state this. year - did not know that coloradans on, probation could | Half the election officials interviewed in Colorado - obviously an important state this year - did not know that Coloradans on probation. could, | half the election officials interviewed in colorado - obviously, an important state this year - did not know that coloradans on probation could vote. |
Last week, the Brennan Center, along with the ACLU, released a report showing widespread confusion among election officials. | last week the brennan center along with the aclu released a report showing widespread confusion among election | Last week the Brennan Center along with; the ACLU. released a report showing widespread confusion among election | last week, the brennan center, along with the aclu, released a report showing widespread confusion among election officials. |
A third of the election officials in New York, New Jersey and Washington state said that they would require individuals with felony convictions to provide some kind of documentation before allowing them to register to vote, even though that documentation is not required by law and in some cases, particularly here in Ne... | a third of the election officials in new york new jersey and washington state said that they would require individuals with felony convictions to provide some kind of documentation before allowing them to register to vote even though that documentation is not required by law and in some cases particularly, here in new ... | A. third of the election officials. in New, York New Jersey and Washington state said that they would require individuals with felony convictions to provide some kind of documentation. before allowing them to register to vote, even though that documentation, is not required by law. and in some cases particularly here i... | a third of the election officials in new york, new jersey and washington state said that they would require individuals with felony convictions to provide some kind of documentation before allowing them to register to vote, even though that documentation is not required by law and in some cases, particularly here in ne... |
Wood says voting shouldn't be a privilege for those fortunate enough to call an informed elections official. Voting, she says, is a basic right. | wood says voting shouldn't be a privilege for those fortunate enough to call an informed elections official voting she says is a basic | Wood says voting shouldn't be a privilege for those fortunate enough to, call an informed elections official, Voting she says is a basic | wood says voting shouldn't be a privilege for those fortunate enough to call an informed elections official. voting, she says, is a basic right. |
These are American citizens that are living in the community. They are raising families. They are paying taxes. They are working. They are our neighbors and our community members. And they should have a voice in the way their lives are governed. | these; are american citizens that are living in the community they are raising families they are paying taxes they are working, they are our neighbors and our community members and they. should have a voice; in the way their lives are | These. are American citizens that are living in the community They. are raising families They are paying taxes They are, working They are our neighbors and, our community. members And they should, have a voice in the way their lives are | these are american citizens that are living in the community. they are raising families. they are paying taxes. they are working. they are our neighbors and our community members. and they should have a voice in the way their lives are governed. |
In Ohio, one group is working to make some of the youngest of those voices heard. | in ohio one group is working to make some of the youngest of those voices | In Ohio one group, is working to make some of, the youngest of those voices | in ohio, one group is working to make some of the youngest of those voices heard. |
Today, it's a two-step process. First, we register you, and then we help you fill out an absentee ballot application. Now that's not the ballot... | today it's a, two-step process first we register you and then we help you fill out, an. absentee ballot. application now that's not the | Today it's a two-step, process First we register you and then. we help you fill, out. an absentee ballot application Now that's not the | today, it's a two-step process. first, we register you, and then we help you fill out an absentee ballot application. now that's not the ballot... |
This week, volunteers from the Ohio Justice and Policy Center visited the Mohican Juvenile Correctional Facility in the town of Perrysville. They registered young offenders like 18-year-old Kenneth. To protect his identity, the State Department of Youth Services wouldn't let us use Kenneth's last name on air. | this week volunteers from the ohio justice and policy center visited, the, mohican juvenile correctional facility in the town of perrysville they registered young offenders like 18-year-old. kenneth to protect his identity the state department of youth, services wouldn't let us. use kenneth's last, name on. | This week volunteers from the Ohio Justice and Policy Center visited the Mohican Juvenile Correctional Facility in the town of Perrysville They registered young offenders like 18-year-old Kenneth To protect his identity the State Department of Youth Services wouldn't let us use Kenneth's last name on | this week, volunteers from the ohio justice and policy center visited the mohican juvenile correctional facility in the town of perrysville. they registered young offenders like 18-year-old kenneth. to protect his identity, the state department of youth services wouldn't let us use kenneth's last name on air. |
I committed a crime - well, I pled guilty to a crime: burglary. | i committed a crime - well. i pled guilty to. a | I, committed a crime - well I pled guilty to a | i committed a crime - well, i pled guilty to a crime: burglary. |
Though Kenneth considers his acts a crime, the state of Ohio does not because he's a juvenile. That means he's eligible to vote. | though kenneth considers his acts, a crime the state of ohio does not because he's a juvenile that means he's eligible. to | Though Kenneth considers his. acts a crime the. state, of Ohio does not because he's a juvenile That means, he's eligible to | though kenneth considers his acts a crime, the state of ohio does not because he's a juvenile. that means he's eligible to vote. |
Connecticut is now the first state in the nation to establish publicly financed political campaigns. But some are calling the law, quote, "the nation's most restrictive campaign finance reform." They don't like it. The changes come partly in response to recent corruption scandals in Connecticut. F... | connecticut is now the. first state in the nation to establish publicly financed political campaigns but some are calling the law quote "the nation's most restrictive campaign finance reform" they don't like it the changes come partly in response to recent corruption scandals in connecticut from m... | Connecticut is now the first. state in the nation to establish publicly financed political, campaigns But some are calling the law quote "the nation's most restrictive campaign finance reform" They don't like. it The changes come partly in response to recent corruption scandals; in Connecticut Fro... | connecticut is now the first state in the nation to establish publicly financed political campaigns. but some are calling the law, quote, "the nation's most restrictive campaign finance reform." they don't like it. the changes come partly in response to recent corruption scandals in connecticut. f... |
In the last two years, Connecticut has seen several top officials convicted on federal corruption charges, much of it having to do with campaign donations. Former Republican Governor John Rowland is now serving a year in prison after pleading guilty to taking thousands of dollars in illegal gifts fr... | in the last two years connecticut has seen several top officials convicted on. federal corruption. charges much of it having to do with campaign donations former republican governor john rowland is now serving a year, in prison after pleading guilty to taking, thousands of dollars in illegal, gifts ... | In the last, two years Connecticut has seen several top officials convicted; on federal corruption charges much of. it having to do with campaign donations Former Republican Governor John Rowland is, now serving a year in prison after pleading guilty to, taking thousands of dollars in illegal gifts ... | in the last two years, connecticut has seen several top officials convicted on federal corruption charges, much of it having to do with campaign donations. former republican governor john rowland is now serving a year in prison after pleading guilty to taking thousands of dollars in illegal gifts fr... |
Whether it's most recently the congressman from California, whether it's Tom DeLay, who was indicted certainly right here in Connecticut, there is a sense that in politics, and especially in how we raise money for candidates, there is an influence of special interest money, and that somehow, someway... | whether it's most recently the. congressman from california whether it's, tom delay who was indicted certainly. right here in connecticut there is a sense that in politics. and especially in how we raise money for, candidates there is an influence of special interest money and that somehow someway, ... | Whether it's most recently the, congressman from California whether it's Tom DeLay who was indicted certainly right here in Connecticut there is a sense that in politics. and especially in how we raise money for candidates there is, an influence. of special interest money and that somehow someway we... | whether it's most recently the congressman from california, whether it's tom delay, who was indicted certainly right here in connecticut, there is a sense that in politics, and especially in how we raise money for candidates, there is an influence of special interest money, and that somehow, someway... |
Even though it was a Republican governor who went to prison for corruption, the current campaign finance system in Connecticut tends to benefit Democrats, who hold large majorities in the House and Senate. Under current rules, lawmakers can raise unlimited sums of money through a plethora of politic... | even though it was a. republican governor who went to prison for corruption, the current campaign finance system in connecticut tends to benefit democrats who hold large majorities in the house and, senate under, current, rules lawmakers, can raise unlimited sums; of money; through a plethora of pol... | Even though it was a Republican governor who. went to prison for corruption the current campaign finance system in, Connecticut tends to benefit Democrats who hold large majorities in the House and Senate Under current rules lawmakers can raise unlimited, sums of money through a plethora of. politic... | even though it was a republican governor who went to prison for corruption, the current campaign finance system in connecticut tends to benefit democrats, who hold large majorities in the house and senate. under current rules, lawmakers can raise unlimited sums of money through a plethora of politic... |
A ban on state contractor contributions is implemented for all statewide and legislative candidates. Importantly, a comprehensive ban on lobbyists' contributions affecting all statewide and legislative candidates, party committees, legislative caucus and leadership committees is also implemented. ... | a ban on state contractor contributions is implemented for all statewide and legislative candidates importantly a comprehensive ban on lobbyists' contributions affecting all statewide and legislative candidates party committees legislative caucus and leadership committees is also implemented and, ... | A ban on; state contractor. contributions is implemented for all statewide and legislative candidates Importantly a comprehensive; ban on lobbyists' contributions affecting. all statewide and legislative, candidates, party committees legislative caucus and leadership. committees is also implemented... | a ban on state contractor contributions is implemented for all statewide and legislative candidates. importantly, a comprehensive ban on lobbyists' contributions affecting all statewide and legislative candidates, party committees, legislative caucus and leadership committees is also implemented. ... |
These restrictions go into effect in a year. In their place, taxpayer dollars will be available to the candidates for statewide and legislative races. Candidates will then have a choice of raising money on their own with the new restrictions or using public money. Funds will be doled out at diffe... | these restrictions go into effect in. a year in their place, taxpayer dollars will be, available to the candidates for statewide and legislative races candidates will then have a choice of raising money on their own with the new restrictions. or, using public money funds will be doled out at diff... | These restrictions go into, effect in a year In their place taxpayer dollars will be available to the candidates. for statewide and legislative races Candidates will then have a. choice of raising money on, their own. with the new restrictions. or using public money Funds will be doled, out at di... | these restrictions go into effect in a year. in their place, taxpayer dollars will be available to the candidates for statewide and legislative races. candidates will then have a choice of raising money on their own with the new restrictions or using public money. funds will be doled out at diffe... |
Many Republicans say even though the new system sounds clean, Democrats have snuck in a giant loophole to protect their incumbents. Connecticut House Republican Leader Bob Ward says the new law permits political action committees to spend an unlimited amount of dollars on so-called in-kind contribu... | many republicans say even though the new system sounds clean democrats have snuck in a giant loophole to protect. their incumbents connecticut house republican leader bob ward says the new law permits political action. committees. to spend an unlimited amount of dollars on so-called in-kind | Many Republicans say even though the. new. system sounds clean Democrats have snuck in a giant loophole to protect their incumbents Connecticut House. Republican Leader Bob Ward says the new law permits political action; committees to spend an unlimited amount of dollars. on so-called in-kind | many republicans say even though the new system sounds clean, democrats have snuck in a giant loophole to protect their incumbents. connecticut house republican leader bob ward says the new law permits political action committees to spend an unlimited amount of dollars on so-called in-kind contribu... |
You're going to tell everybody in a statehouse race, you get $25,000 if you're a participating candidate and that's all you'll spend. Less, of course, the leader wants to spend $30,000 on mail and polling in your district, but you'll actually get to say, `That wasn't campaigning,' 'cause that's ... | you're going to tell everybody in a statehouse race you get $25,000 if you're a participating candidate and that's all you'll spend less of course the leader wants to spend $30,000 on mail, and polling in your district but you'll actually get to say `that wasn't campaigning' 'cause that's what... | You're going to tell everybody in a statehouse race you get $25,000 if you're a participating candidate and that's all you'll spend Less of course the leader wants to spend $30,000 on mail and polling in, your district but you'll actually get to say `That wasn't campaigning' 'cause that's what... | you're going to tell everybody in a statehouse race, you get $25,000 if you're a participating candidate and that's all you'll spend. less, of course, the leader wants to spend $30,000 on mail and polling in your district, but you'll actually get to say, `that wasn't campaigning,' 'cause that's ... |
Before the new campaign finance reform can take effect in Connecticut, it may have to pass a legal challenge. The state ACLU chapter says banning lobbyists from making political donations violates their First Amendment right to free speech. For NPR News, I'm Av Harris in Hartford. | before the new campaign finance reform can take effect in connecticut it may have to pass a legal challenge the state aclu chapter says banning lobbyists. from making political donations violates their first amendment right to. free. speech, for npr news i'm av harris in | Before the new campaign, finance reform can take effect in Connecticut it may have to pass a legal challenge The state ACLU chapter says banning lobbyists from making political. donations violates their First Amendment right to free speech For NPR News I'm Av Harris in | before the new campaign finance reform can take effect in connecticut, it may have to pass a legal challenge. the state aclu chapter says banning lobbyists from making political donations violates their first amendment right to free speech. for npr news, i'm av harris in hartford. |
I'm Alex Chadwick. NPR's DAY TO DAY continues. | i'm alex chadwick npr's day to day | I'm, Alex Chadwick NPR's DAY TO DAY | i'm alex chadwick. npr's day to day continues. |
Libya is drawing attention again. There was controversy last week after Colonel Moammar Gadhafi gave a hero's welcome home to one of the bombers of Pan Am Flight 103 after his release from a Scottish prison. | libya is drawing attention, again there was controversy last week after colonel moammar gadhafi gave a hero's welcome home, to one, of the bombers of pan am flight 103 after his release from a scottish | Libya is drawing attention. again There was. controversy last week after Colonel Moammar Gadhafi gave a hero's welcome home to one of, the bombers of Pan Am Flight 103 after, his release from a Scottish | libya is drawing attention again. there was controversy last week after colonel moammar gadhafi gave a hero's welcome home to one of the bombers of pan am flight 103 after his release from a scottish prison. |
Libya was welcomed back to the community of nations in 2003 after Colonel Gadhafi agreed to abandon his country's nuclear plans. And the Lockerbie case aside, Libya has managed to raise its profile recently. It holds the presidency of the United Nations Security Council. Senator John McCain met with Colonel Gadhafi rec... | libya was welcomed back to the community of nations in, 2003 after. colonel gadhafi agreed to abandon his country's nuclear plans and the lockerbie case aside; libya, has managed to raise its profile recently it holds the, presidency of the united nations security council senator john mccain met with colonel gadhafi re... | Libya was welcomed. back to the community of nations in 2003 after Colonel Gadhafi agreed to, abandon his country's nuclear plans And the Lockerbie; case aside Libya has managed to raise its profile recently It holds; the presidency of the United Nations Security Council Senator John McCain met with Colonel Gadhafi rec... | libya was welcomed back to the community of nations in 2003 after colonel gadhafi agreed to abandon his country's nuclear plans. and the lockerbie case aside, libya has managed to raise its profile recently. it holds the presidency of the united nations security council. senator john mccain met with colonel gadhafi rec... |
Jennifer Cooke joins us. She's director of the Africa program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., joins us in our studios. | jennifer cooke joins us she's director of the africa program at the center for strategic and international studies. in washington d.c., joins, us in; our | Jennifer Cooke joins. us She's director of, the Africa program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. in Washington D.C., joins us in our, | jennifer cooke joins us. she's director of the africa program at the center for strategic and international studies in washington, d.c., joins us in our studios. |
Thanks very much for being with us. | thanks very much for, being with | Thanks very much, for being with | thanks very much for being with us. |
Pleased to be here. | pleased to be | Pleased to, be | pleased to be here. |
Is it possible to look past Colonel Gadhafi's past? I mean he certainly first became known on the world's stage - he a led a military coup, he endorsed violent anti-Western groups. | is it possible to look past colonel gadhafi's, past? i mean he certainly first. became. known on the world's. stage - he a led a military coup he endorsed violent, anti-western | Is it possible to look past Colonel Gadhafi's past? I mean he certainly first became, known on the world's stage - he a led a military coup he endorsed violent anti-Western | is it possible to look past colonel gadhafi's past? i mean he certainly first became known on the world's stage - he a led a military coup, he endorsed violent anti-western groups. |
Two things to think about Gadhafi are his two major ambitions, are to maintain control within Libya, and to craft some kind of global presence for himself and enhance his global stature. He's done that through a number of incarnations. | two things to, think about gadhafi are his two major ambitions are to maintain control within libya and to craft some kind. of. global presence for himself and. enhance his global stature he's done that through a number of | Two things to think about Gadhafi are his, two major ambitions are to, maintain control within Libya and to craft some; kind of global presence for himself and. enhance his global stature He's done that through a number of | two things to think about gadhafi are his two major ambitions, are to maintain control within libya, and to craft some kind of global presence for himself and enhance his global stature. he's done that through a number of incarnations. |
First, as a Pan-Arabist during the 1970s and '80s, where he tried to create this Federation of Arab States; then as a bulwark against Western imperialism and funding some of these terror networks, and undertaking and organizing acts himself; most recently as chair of the African Union, seeing himself as a Pan-Africanis... | first as a pan-arabist during the 1970s and '80s where he tried to create this federation of arab states then as a bulwark against western imperialism and funding some of these, terror networks and undertaking, and organizing acts himself most, recently as chair of the african union seeing himself, as a pan-africanist.... | First as, a Pan-Arabist during the 1970s. and '80s where he. tried, to. create this Federation of Arab States then as a. bulwark against Western imperialism. and funding some of these terror networks and undertaking and organizing. acts himself most, recently as chair. of the African Union seeing. himself as. a Pan-Afr... | first, as a pan-arabist during the 1970s and '80s, where he tried to create this federation of arab states; then as a bulwark against western imperialism and funding some of these terror networks, and undertaking and organizing acts himself; most recently as chair of the african union, seeing himself as a pan-africanis... |
Has he in recent years, as he's grown older, has he forfeited the hope of being powerful for the certainty of being rich? | has. he in recent years as he's grown older has he forfeited the; hope of being powerful for the certainty of, being | Has he in recent years as he's grown older has he forfeited the hope of being powerful for the certainty of being | has he in recent years, as he's grown older, has he forfeited the hope of being powerful for the certainty of being rich? |
Well, he certainly still remains powerful within Libya and he is wealthy. But I think the economy - Libyan economy has suffered over the years because of economic sanctions. He's sitting on the largest oil reserves in Africa but has not been able to tap their full capacity, because of sanctions and dysfunction of the L... | well; he certainly still remains powerful within libya and he, is wealthy but i think the economy - libyan economy has suffered over the years because of economic sanctions he's sitting on the largest oil reserves in africa but has, not been able to tap their full capacity because of sanctions and dysfunction of the li... | Well he certainly still remains, powerful within Libya and he is wealthy But I think the economy - Libyan economy has suffered over the years because of economic sanctions He's sitting on the largest oil reserves in Africa but has not been. able to tap their full, capacity because of sanctions and dysfunction of. the L... | well, he certainly still remains powerful within libya and he is wealthy. but i think the economy - libyan economy has suffered over the years because of economic sanctions. he's sitting on the largest oil reserves in africa but has not been able to tap their full capacity, because of sanctions and dysfunction of the l... |
Now, does this create political problems for him at home? Does he have to worry about maintaining a grip on power if he can't tap the most obvious source of prosperity? | now does this create political problems for him at home? does he, have to. worry about maintaining a. grip. on power if he can't tap the most obvious source of | Now. does this create political problems for him at home? Does he have to worry about maintaining a grip on power if he can't tap the most obvious source, of | now, does this create political problems for him at home? does he have to worry about maintaining a grip on power if he can't tap the most obvious source of prosperity? |
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More concerning to our community is those elected officials or wannabe elected officials who are using the issue of immigration to attack the entire community without distinction. | more, concerning to our community is those elected officials or wannabe elected officials who are, using the issue of immigration to attack the, entire community without | More concerning to our community is those elected officials or wannabe. elected officials who are using the, issue of immigration to attack the entire community without | more concerning to our community is those elected officials or wannabe elected officials who are using the issue of immigration to attack the entire community without distinction. |
Jennifer Ludden, NPR News, Washington. | jennifer ludden npr news | Jennifer. Ludden NPR News | jennifer ludden, npr news, washington. |
Of all the Senate races this fall, the one in Illinois has special resonance for the Obama White House. It's the president's old seat, occupied now by Senator Roland Burris, thanks to his appointment by Rod Blagojevich. Blagojevich, of course, was later impeached. Burris is retiring. And that leaves Illinois Republican... | of all the senate races this fall the one in illinois has special resonance for the obama white house it's the president's old seat occupied now by senator roland burris thanks to his appointment by rod blagojevich blagojevich of course was later. impeached burris is retiring and that. leaves illinois republicans with ... | Of all the. Senate races. this, fall the one in. Illinois has special resonance, for the Obama White House. It's the president's old seat. occupied now by Senator Roland Burris thanks to his appointment by Rod Blagojevich Blagojevich of course was later impeached Burris is retiring And that leaves Illinois Republicans ... | of all the senate races this fall, the one in illinois has special resonance for the obama white house. it's the president's old seat, occupied now by senator roland burris, thanks to his appointment by rod blagojevich. blagojevich, of course, was later impeached. burris is retiring. and that leaves illinois republican... |
We are continuing our rounds of the big 2011 election contest, and today it's Illinois. And Im joined by Jim Webb, the political editor of the Chicago Tribune. Welcome to the program. | we are continuing our rounds of the big 2011 election contest, and today. it's illinois, and im joined by jim webb the political editor of the chicago tribune welcome to the | We are continuing. our rounds of. the big 2011 election contest and today, it's Illinois, And Im joined, by Jim Webb the political editor of the Chicago Tribune Welcome to the | we are continuing our rounds of the big 2011 election contest, and today it's illinois. and im joined by jim webb, the political editor of the chicago tribune. welcome to the program. |
Thank you. Good to be here. | thank you good to be | Thank you. Good to be. | thank you. good to be here. |
And to first, the Senate race, it is Democrat Alexi Giannoulias against Republican Mark Kirk. Tell us who they are. | and to first the senate race it is democrat alexi giannoulias against republican. mark kirk tell us who, they | And to first the Senate. race it is Democrat Alexi Giannoulias against Republican Mark Kirk Tell us who they | and to first, the senate race, it is democrat alexi giannoulias against republican mark kirk. tell us who they are. |
Well, Alexi Giannoulias is actually a friend of President Obama's and he cites Obama as his reason for getting into politics. He's one of the younger candidates we have in Illinois this year. He was a professional basketball player in Europe before he decided to get into public service. | well alexi giannoulias is actually a friend of president obama's and; he cites obama as his reason for getting into politics he's one, of the, younger candidates we have in illinois this. year he was a professional basketball. player in europe before he decided to get into public | Well Alexi Giannoulias; is actually a friend of President Obama's and he cites Obama as his reason; for getting into politics He's one of the younger candidates we have in Illinois this year He was a professional basketball, player in Europe before he decided to get. into public | well, alexi giannoulias is actually a friend of president obama's and he cites obama as his reason for getting into politics. he's one of the younger candidates we have in illinois this year. he was a professional basketball player in europe before he decided to get into public service. |
His only other job before becoming state treasurer was as a family banker with his family's bank, Broadway Bank, which has now been taken over by federal regulators. And thats been proven to be both an early resume booster for him, and now a major problem for him in this race. | his only other; job before becoming. state treasurer was as a family banker with his family's. bank. broadway bank which has now been taken over by federal regulators. and thats been proven to be both an early resume. booster. for him and now a major problem for him in this | His only other job before becoming state treasurer was as a family banker with his family's bank Broadway Bank which has now been taken over by federal regulators And thats been; proven to be both an early. resume booster for him and. now a major problem for him in this | his only other job before becoming state treasurer was as a family banker with his family's bank, broadway bank, which has now been taken over by federal regulators. and thats been proven to be both an early resume booster for him, and now a major problem for him in this race. |
And Mark Kirk? | and. mark | And Mark | and mark kirk? |
And Mark Kirk is a Republican congressman from the North Shore of Chicago. He's a veteran federal lawmaker, and was seen early on as a very strong candidate but has had some of his own stumbles here this summer. | and mark kirk is, a republican congressman from the north shore of; chicago he's a veteran federal lawmaker; and was seen early on. as a very strong candidate but has had some of his own stumbles here this | And Mark Kirk is. a Republican; congressman from the, North Shore of Chicago He's. a veteran. federal lawmaker and, was seen early on as a very strong candidate, but has had some of his. own stumbles here this | and mark kirk is a republican congressman from the north shore of chicago. he's a veteran federal lawmaker, and was seen early on as a very strong candidate but has had some of his own stumbles here this summer. |
One of them involved his record as a naval officer. | one of them involved his record, as a naval | One of them involved his record as a naval | one of them involved his record as a naval officer. |
Thats right. The problem he ran into earlier this year was he forced to acknowledge that, in fact, he extended his own resume. He embellished some facts about what he was doing when he was in war zones. And he's also been forced to admit that some of his own personal story, including the dramatic rescue when he was a t... | thats right, the problem he ran into earlier this year was he forced to acknowledge. that in fact he extended his own resume he embellished some facts about what he was doing when he was in war zones and he's also been forced to admit that some, of his own personal story including the dramatic rescue when he was a teen... | Thats right The problem he. ran into earlier this year was he forced to acknowledge that in fact he extended his own resume He embellished some facts, about what he was, doing when he was in war zones And he's also been forced to admit. that some of his own personal story including the dramatic rescue. when he was, a t... | thats right. the problem he ran into earlier this year was he forced to acknowledge that, in fact, he extended his own resume. he embellished some facts about what he was doing when he was in war zones. and he's also been forced to admit that some of his own personal story, including the dramatic rescue when he was a t... |
Well, here are a couple of clips from commercials from the two Senate candidates. First, Giannoulias who is, as you say, one Democrat who is not running away from Barack Obama. | well here are a couple of clips from commercials from the two, senate candidates first giannoulias who is as you say one democrat who is not running away from barack | Well here are a couple of clips from commercials; from the two Senate candidates First Giannoulias who is as you, say one Democrat who is not running away from Barack | well, here are a couple of clips from commercials from the two senate candidates. first, giannoulias who is, as you say, one democrat who is not running away from barack obama. |
(Soundbite of a political ad) | (soundbite of a political, | (Soundbite of a political. | (soundbite of a political ad) |
Alexi is my friend. I know his character. You can trust him. You can count on him. On his very first day in office, Alexi enacted sweeping ethics reforms. He's proven himself as someone who isnt afraid to stand up to special interest. | alexi is. my friend i know his character you can trust him you can count on him on his very first, day in office alexi enacted sweeping ethics reforms he's proven himself as someone who, isnt afraid to stand up to special | Alexi is my friend I know his character You. can trust him You can. count on him On his very first day in office Alexi enacted sweeping ethics reforms He's proven himself as, someone who isnt afraid to, stand up to special | alexi is my friend. i know his character. you can trust him. you can count on him. on his very first day in office, alexi enacted sweeping ethics reforms. he's proven himself as someone who isnt afraid to stand up to special interest. |
President Obama says he trusts Alexi Giannoulias. Republican Mark Kirk, in one of his commercials, says he doesnt. | president obama says he trusts alexi giannoulias republican mark kirk in one of his commercials. says he | President Obama says he trusts Alexi Giannoulias Republican Mark Kirk in one of his commercials says he | president obama says he trusts alexi giannoulias. republican mark kirk, in one of his commercials, says he doesnt. |
(Soundbite of a political ad) | (soundbite of a. political | (Soundbite, of a, political | (soundbite of a political ad) |
Trust your money with Chicago politician Alexi Giannoulias? Alexi misled families in the Bright Start College Savings scandal. Cost to them: 73 million. Alexi's risky loans helped trigger the Broadway Bank collapse. Cost: 394 million. And now... | trust your money with chicago politician alexi giannoulias? alexi misled, families in, the bright start college savings scandal cost to them: 73 million alexi's risky loans helped trigger the. broadway bank collapse cost: 394 million and | Trust your money with Chicago politician Alexi Giannoulias? Alexi misled families in. the Bright Start College Savings scandal Cost to them: 73 million Alexi's risky loans helped, trigger the Broadway Bank. collapse Cost: 394 million And | trust your money with chicago politician alexi giannoulias? alexi misled families in the bright start college savings scandal. cost to them: 73 million. alexi's risky loans helped trigger the broadway bank collapse. cost: 394 million. and now... |
Well, Jim Webb, the argument seems to be in large part that Giannoulias' background disqualifies him from office. | well jim webb the argument seems to be in large, part that giannoulias' background. disqualifies him from | Well; Jim Webb the argument seems to, be in large part that Giannoulias' background disqualifies him from | well, jim webb, the argument seems to be in large part that giannoulias' background disqualifies him from office. |
Well, he's absolutely got a major problem with the fact that when he ran for office the very first time, as the state treasurer or as a candidate for treasurer, he said: Trust me, Im a banker, I know what Im doing. | well he's absolutely got a major problem with the fact that when he ran, for office the, very first time as the state treasurer or as a candidate for treasurer he said: trust. me. im a banker i know what im | Well he's absolutely got, a major problem. with the fact, that when he, ran for office the very first time as, the state treasurer or as a candidate, for treasurer he said: Trust me Im a; banker I know, what Im | well, he's absolutely got a major problem with the fact that when he ran for office the very first time, as the state treasurer or as a candidate for treasurer, he said: trust me, im a banker, i know what im doing. |
Unfortunately for him, not long after that, our newspaper disclosed that when he was a senior officer there, his family's bank was making loans to criminal figures who were convicted felons. It's been a continuing issue in the Senate race, as he tries to explain how he was a veteran banker, and yet didnt have anything ... | unfortunately for him not long after, that our newspaper disclosed that when he was a senior officer. there his family's bank was. making loans, to. criminal figures who were convicted felons it's been a continuing issue in the senate race as he. tries to explain how he was a veteran banker and yet didnt have anything ... | Unfortunately for him not long after that. our newspaper disclosed that when. he was a senior officer there his family's, bank was making loans to criminal figures who were convicted felons It's been a continuing issue in the Senate race as he tries to explain how he was a veteran banker and yet didnt, have, anything t... | unfortunately for him, not long after that, our newspaper disclosed that when he was a senior officer there, his family's bank was making loans to criminal figures who were convicted felons. it's been a continuing issue in the senate race, as he tries to explain how he was a veteran banker, and yet didnt have anything ... |
So thats the Senate race. In the race for governor, who's running? | so thats the senate race in the race for governor. who's | So thats the Senate; race In the race, for governor who's | so thats the senate race. in the race for governor, who's running? |
In the race for governor, we have an incumbent, Pat Quinn, who was the two-time running mate of now-convicted former Governor Rod Blagojevich, who is trying hard to tell the Illinois voters that he is a different kind of governor than the guy he shared a state house with for six years. | in the, race for governor we have an, incumbent pat, quinn who was the two-time running mate. of now-convicted former governor rod blagojevich who is trying hard. to tell the illinois voters that, he is a different kind of governor than the, guy he shared a state house with for six | In the race for governor we have an incumbent Pat Quinn who was the two-time running mate of now-convicted former Governor Rod Blagojevich who is trying hard to tell the Illinois voters that he is a different kind. of governor than; the guy he shared a state house with for six | in the race for governor, we have an incumbent, pat quinn, who was the two-time running mate of now-convicted former governor rod blagojevich, who is trying hard to tell the illinois voters that he is a different kind of governor than the guy he shared a state house with for six years. |
And he's opposed by a veteran Republican state senator, Bill Brady, from central Illinois, who is not very well-known to most voters in Illinois but has benefited in the early going by the idea that he is not Pat Quinn. | and he's, opposed, by a veteran republican, state senator bill brady, from central illinois who is not very well-known. to most voters in illinois but has benefited in the early going by the idea that he is not pat | And he's opposed by a veteran Republican state senator Bill Brady from central. Illinois who is not very well-known to most voters in Illinois but, has benefited in the, early going by the idea that he is. not Pat | and he's opposed by a veteran republican state senator, bill brady, from central illinois, who is not very well-known to most voters in illinois but has benefited in the early going by the idea that he is not pat quinn. |
In truth, as lieutenant governor, Quinn actually was fairly independent, politically, of Blagojevich, wasn't he? They run separately in primaries in Illinois. | in truth as lieutenant governor quinn actually was. fairly independent politically of blagojevich wasn't he? they run separately in. primaries in | In truth as lieutenant governor Quinn actually. was, fairly independent politically. of Blagojevich. wasn't he? They run separately in primaries in, | in truth, as lieutenant governor, quinn actually was fairly independent, politically, of blagojevich, wasn't he? they run separately in primaries in illinois. |
That's right, they do. They have to run together on a ticket in the fall campaign, in the general election. And so the Republicans right now are plastering billboards all over town showing Pat Quinn standing up for Rod Blagojevich. | that's, right, they do they, have to run together on a ticket in the fall campaign in the general election and so the republicans right, now are plastering. billboards all over town showing pat quinn standing up for rod | That's right, they do They have to run together on a, ticket in the fall campaign in the general, election And so the, Republicans right now are plastering billboards all, over town showing Pat Quinn standing up for Rod | that's right, they do. they have to run together on a ticket in the fall campaign, in the general election. and so the republicans right now are plastering billboards all over town showing pat quinn standing up for rod blagojevich. |
But the truth is, at the end of the Blagojevich administration, Quinn was out there telling people: I don't approve of the fundraising tear that this guy's on. He's not doing the right things. He opposed him on taxes and a number of other issues. | but the truth is at. the end, of the blagojevich administration quinn was out there telling people: i don't approve of the fundraising tear that this. guy's on he's not, doing the right things he opposed him on. taxes and a number of other | But the truth is at the, end of the Blagojevich administration Quinn was out there telling people: I don't approve of the fundraising tear that this guy's on He's not doing the right things. He opposed him on taxes and a. number of other, | but the truth is, at the end of the blagojevich administration, quinn was out there telling people: i don't approve of the fundraising tear that this guy's on. he's not doing the right things. he opposed him on taxes and a number of other issues. |
So he can fairly claim that he was independent. But the Republicans are going to keep trying to say that he ran as part of the Quinn-Blagojevich years. | so he can. fairly claim that he was independent but the; republicans are going to keep trying; to say that he. ran as part of the quinn-blagojevich, | So he can fairly claim that he was independent But the Republicans are, going to keep, trying to. say that he ran as part of the Quinn-Blagojevich | so he can fairly claim that he was independent. but the republicans are going to keep trying to say that he ran as part of the quinn-blagojevich years. |
Jim Webb of the Chicago Tribune, thanks for talking with us. | jim webb of the chicago tribune thanks for talking with | Jim Webb of. the Chicago Tribune thanks. for talking with | jim webb of the chicago tribune, thanks for talking with us. |
Thank you, good to be here. | thank you good to be | Thank you good to be | thank you, good to be here. |
This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Robert Siegel. | this is all things considered from npr news i'm robert | This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News I'm Robert | this is all things considered from npr news. i'm robert siegel. |
So you know, again, I think, I think - and there's been a pattern of voting along these lines. So again, I think we do need to contrast and open up a debate at times, and that includes your opponent's record. | so. you know again i think i think - and there's been a pattern. of voting along; these lines so again i think we do need to contrast and open up, a debate. at times and that includes your opponent's | So you know again I think I think - and there's been a pattern of voting along these lines So again I think we do need to contrast and open up a debate at times and that includes your opponent's | so you know, again, i think, i think - and there's been a pattern of voting along these lines. so again, i think we do need to contrast and open up a debate at times, and that includes your opponent's record. |
No. No. It's been a combination. It's been a give and take, like, just by being here, we're pushing the envelope, just by being here because these people don't - have not had this kind of a show before. | no no it's been a combination it's been, a give and take like just by being. here we're, pushing the envelope. just by being here because these people don't, - have not had this kind of a show | No No It's. been a combination It's been a give and take like just by. being here we're pushing the envelope just by being here because. these people don't - have, not had this. kind of a show. | no. no. it's been a combination. it's been a give and take, like, just by being here, we're pushing the envelope, just by being here because these people don't - have not had this kind of a show before. |
(Soundbite of stand-up comedy show) | (soundbite of, stand-up comedy | (Soundbite of stand-up comedy | (soundbite of stand-up comedy show) |
It is so cool. I can't believe I'm in Beirut. | it is. so cool i can't believe i'm in | It is so cool I can't believe I'm in | it is so cool. i can't believe i'm in beirut. |
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Jobrani hit the stage in Beirut, drinking a bottle of beer. | jobrani hit the stage in beirut drinking a bottle. of | Jobrani hit the stage in Beirut drinking a bottle of | jobrani hit the stage in beirut, drinking a bottle of beer. |
(Soundbite of stand-up comedy show) | (soundbite of stand-up comedy | (Soundbite of stand-up comedy; | (soundbite of stand-up comedy show) |
In the States, if you your exit, you just thought of the next exit and you come around. But in the Middle East, when you miss your exit, you're going threw a reverse around the freeway. | in the states if you your exit you just thought. of the next exit and you come around but in the middle east when you miss your exit you're going threw a reverse around the | In the States if you your exit you just thought, of the next exit and you come around But in the Middle East when you miss your exit you're. going threw a reverse around the, | in the states, if you your exit, you just thought of the next exit and you come around. but in the middle east, when you miss your exit, you're going threw a reverse around the freeway. |
(Soundbite of laughter) | (soundbite of | (Soundbite of | (soundbite of laughter) |
At one point, he made a rap out of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's name. Later, he imagined what it would be like to fill out a job application form to join al-Qaida. | at one point he made a, rap out of iranian president mahmoud ahmadinejad's name later he imagined what it would be like to, fill out a job application form to join | At one point he made a rap. out of Iranian President. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's name Later he imagined what it would be like, to fill out a, job application form to join | at one point, he made a rap out of iranian president mahmoud ahmadinejad's name. later, he imagined what it would be like to fill out a job application form to join al-qaida. |
(Soundbite of stand-up comedy show) | (soundbite of stand-up comedy | (Soundbite of stand-up comedy | (soundbite of stand-up comedy show) |
What are your goals in the job? To blow myself up. | what are your goals in the. job? to blow myself | What are your goals in, the job? To blow myself | what are your goals in the job? to blow myself up. |
(Soundbite of laughter) | (soundbite of | (Soundbite of | (soundbite of laughter) |
What are your career goals? To blow myself up. | what are your career goals? to, blow myself | What are your career goals? To blow, myself | what are your career goals? to blow myself up. |
(Soundbite of laughter) | (soundbite of | (Soundbite of, | (soundbite of laughter) |
Do you have any references? They blew themselves up. | do you have any references? they blew themselves | Do you have any references? They; blew themselves | do you have any references? they blew themselves up. |
(Soundbite of laughter) | (soundbite of | (Soundbite of | (soundbite of laughter) |
In Beirut, the reaction from audience members who were mostly made up of English-speaking university students was overwhelmingly positive. | in beirut the reaction from audience members who were, mostly made up of english-speaking university students was overwhelmingly | In Beirut the reaction. from audience members who were mostly. made up of; English-speaking university students was overwhelmingly | in beirut, the reaction from audience members who were mostly made up of english-speaking university students was overwhelmingly positive. |
Unidentified Man #2: It was great. It was great. | unidentified man, #2: it was, great it was. | Unidentified Man #2: It was great It was | unidentified man #2: it was great. it was great. |
Yeah? | yeah? | ||
Unidentified Man #2: Yeah. I thought it was really good. | unidentified man #2: yeah i thought, it was really | Unidentified Man #2: Yeah I thought it was really | unidentified man #2: yeah. i thought it was really good. |
I loved it. I loved it. | i loved it i loved | I loved it I loved | i loved it. i loved it. |
Fadhi Badut stood in line with friends after the show, waiting for Axis of Evil autographs. | fadhi badut stood in line with friends after, the show waiting for axis of evil | Fadhi Badut stood in line with friends after the show waiting for Axis of Evil | fadhi badut stood in line with friends after the show, waiting for axis of evil autographs. |
Tonight made us really proud as Arabs. And I think maybe people in the States should watch their show a little more and know exactly what kind of people we are. We're more fun than we are terrorists, I guess. | tonight made us really proud as arabs and, i think maybe people in the, states should watch their show a little more and know exactly what kind of people we are we're more fun than we are terrorists, i | Tonight made us really proud, as Arabs And I think maybe people in the States should watch, their show a little more and, know exactly what kind of people we are We're more, fun than we are terrorists I | tonight made us really proud as arabs. and i think maybe people in the states should watch their show a little more and know exactly what kind of people we are. we're more fun than we are terrorists, i guess. |
But Khalid Abdulhameed, an Egyptian diplomat who brought his wife and children to the performance, had one complaint. | but khalid, abdulhameed an egyptian diplomat who brought his wife and children to the performance had, one | But Khalid Abdulhameed an Egyptian diplomat who brought his wife and children to the. performance had one | but khalid abdulhameed, an egyptian diplomat who brought his wife and children to the performance, had one complaint. |
Perhaps too much swearing. I didn't appreciate that. | perhaps too much. swearing i didn't appreciate, | Perhaps too. much swearing I didn't appreciate | perhaps too much swearing. i didn't appreciate that. |
Throughout this tour, the Axis of Evil trio has been holding auditions, looking for local talent. Not all the tryouts went smoothly. In Dubai, one university student was expelled from school after he got on stage and insulted the president of the university. In Lebanon, things went more smoothly. One of the amateur com... | throughout this tour the axis of evil trio has been holding auditions looking for local, talent not all. the tryouts. went smoothly. in dubai one. university student was expelled from school after he got on, stage and insulted the president of the. university in lebanon things. went more smoothly one of the amateur. co... | Throughout this tour. the Axis of Evil trio has been holding auditions looking for local talent Not all, the tryouts went smoothly In Dubai one. university student was expelled from school after he got on stage and insulted the president of the university In Lebanon things. went more smoothly One of the, amateur comedi... | throughout this tour, the axis of evil trio has been holding auditions, looking for local talent. not all the tryouts went smoothly. in dubai, one university student was expelled from school after he got on stage and insulted the president of the university. in lebanon, things went more smoothly. one of the amateur com... |
I'm Palestinian-American-Jordanian-Swedish descent. | i'm palestinian-american-jordanian-swedish | I'm Palestinian-American-Jordanian-Swedish. | i'm palestinian-american-jordanian-swedish descent. |
This graduate student wears an Islamic headscarf called a hijab. | this graduate, student wears an islamic headscarf called a | This graduate student wears, an, Islamic headscarf called a | this graduate student wears an islamic headscarf called a hijab. |
Mostly, I joke about, like, reactions people get, like reactions that people have to - the fact that I don't fit a stereotype, like, people don't know what to do with the white-skinned, green-eyed hijabi who can barely speak Arabic. | mostly i joke about like, reactions people. get like. reactions, that people. have to - the fact that i don't fit a stereotype like people don't; know what to do with; the white-skinned green-eyed hijabi who can barely speak | Mostly I joke about like reactions, people get, like reactions that people have to - the fact that I don't; fit a stereotype like people don't know what to do with the; white-skinned green-eyed hijabi who, can barely speak | mostly, i joke about, like, reactions people get, like reactions that people have to - the fact that i don't fit a stereotype, like, people don't know what to do with the white-skinned, green-eyed hijabi who can barely speak arabic. |
The Axis of Evil comics are also hoping to break Western stereotypes about the conflict-ridden Middle East - by filming a documentary of the tour which Ahmed Ahmed hopes to eventually show in the West. | the axis of evil. comics are also. hoping to break western stereotypes about the. conflict-ridden middle east - by filming a documentary of the tour. which ahmed ahmed hopes, to eventually show in the | The Axis of Evil comics are also hoping to break Western stereotypes about; the conflict-ridden Middle East - by filming a documentary of the tour, which Ahmed Ahmed hopes to eventually show in the | the axis of evil comics are also hoping to break western stereotypes about the conflict-ridden middle east - by filming a documentary of the tour which ahmed ahmed hopes to eventually show in the west. |
We want to show not only to the West but the rest of the world that Arabs actually have a sense of humor. You know, and I always reiterate it that the rest of the world would laugh with us when we can laugh at ourselves first. | we want to, show not only to, the west but the rest of the world that arabs actually have a sense, of humor you know and i always reiterate, it that the rest of the, world would laugh with us when, we can laugh at ourselves | We want to show not only to the West but the. rest of the world that. Arabs, actually have a sense of humor You know and I always reiterate it that, the rest of the world would laugh with us when we can laugh at ourselves | we want to show not only to the west but the rest of the world that arabs actually have a sense of humor. you know, and i always reiterate it that the rest of the world would laugh with us when we can laugh at ourselves first. |
That's a message these comedian diplomats have been repeating to their audiences night after sold-out night. | that's a message these comedian diplomats have been repeating to their audiences night after sold-out, | That's a message these comedian diplomats have been repeating to their audiences night after. sold-out | that's a message these comedian diplomats have been repeating to their audiences night after sold-out night. |
(Soundbite of stand-up comedy show) | (soundbite of stand-up comedy | (Soundbite of stand-up comedy | (soundbite of stand-up comedy show) |
Ivan Watson, NPR News, Beirut. | ivan watson npr news | Ivan Watson NPR News | ivan watson, npr news, beirut. |
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