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11:36 PM EST Wednesday March 11, 2008
Delegates4U: John?
IStillMatter: Hey
IStillMatter: What's up?
Delegates4U: I don't get the whole Spitzer thing
IStillMatter: What part?
Delegates4U: He has a couple rolls in the hay with "work-for-hire staff" and bingo - there goes his whole career
IStillMatter: I think I know what you are thinking
IStillMatter: Bill "Teflon" Clinton banged half of Arkansas and groped the other half
Delegates4U: Damn straight!
Delegates4U: More like Bill "Latex" Clinton
IStillMatter: A lot of people are pissed about this...
Delegates4U: I get hammered for being a plaintiffs trial lawyer
Delegates4U: But an entire law firm could retire on Bill Clinton harassment cases
IStillMatter: Agree
Delegates4U: Hillary made me out to be some monster
IStillMatter: You're too cute to be a monster
Delegates4U: Thanks, but you are NOT helping
IStillMatter: Did you IM me to vent or do you have a question?
IStillMatter: Letterman's Top Ten is coming up and I don't want to miss it
Delegates4U: Record it or download it tomorrow
IStillMatter: Download it?
IStillMatter: How?
Delegates4U: The Internet
IStillMatter: Can't - I'm on bad terms with Gore
IStillMatter: A couple years back Al was going to have someone install it for me
Delegates4U: WHAT?
IStillMatter: We had a petty argument and that was that...
Delegates4U: You have no Internet because you had a spat with Al?!?!?!?
IStillMatter: Yep, it sucks.
Delegates4U: I don't know where to begin... nevermind.
Delegates4U: Then TIVO it
IStillMatter: What's TIVO?
IStillMatter: Isn't he one of the Jackson 5?
Delegates4U: That's TITO you dolt!
IStillMatter: Don't raise your voice
IStillMatter: Anyway, I can't record it - I am out of blank VHS tapes
Delegates4U: Maybe it's best you were not elected President
IStillMatter: WTF?
Delegates4U: The bi-planes you would have sent to Afghanistan would have been shot down
IStillMatter: har, har, har
IStillMatter: Listen, you are getting hostile and I am getting pissed
IStillMatter: Seriously, I don't want to miss the Top Ten
Delegates4U: Unbelievable!
IStillMatter: Really, do you have a question or not?
Delegates4U: I have a helluva lot more than when I started this thread
Delegates4U: But I now have a headache and don't want to even begin...
IStillMatter: COOL!
Delegates4U: What?
IStillMatter: The list is "Top Ten Messages Left On Eliot Spitzer's Answering Machine"
Delegates4U: Why is that cool?
IStillMatter: Whenever it is NOT about me, I am happy
Delegates4U: You have low standards, my friend
IStillMatter: Checkout number 9 "It's Barack Obama. Remember our conversation about being my running mate? Nevermind."
IStillMatter: I still have a chance!
Delegates4U: To be Obama's VP?
Delegates4U: I had no idea you were even interested
IStillMatter: At this point I am up for anything
IStillMatter: Listen, I gotta go - I don't want to miss the rest of the list
Delegates4U: Later...
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008
March 11: Edwards Calls To Bemoan
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Feb 28: Hillary Makes A Play
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7:28 AM EST Monday February 28, 2008
It'sNotOver: Hey cutie...
Delegates4U: beg your pardon?It'sNotOver: Smile for mommy
Delegates4U: I am suddenly very, very uncomfortable
It'sNotOver: C'mon now, you play around...
Delegates4U: Where is this going?
It'sNotOver: How about some love for some delegates?
Delegates4U: Ughhh... I just had breakfast
Delegates4U: You are not my type, Senator
It'sNotOver: No, no, no, sweetie...
It'sNotOver: I would have a surrogate handle the program for me
Delegates4U: This is now weird
Delegates4U: How many friggin' surrogates are in your campaign?
It'sNotOver: A lot...
It'sNotOver: Outsourcing is common these days
Delegates4U: Not by married men
It'sNotOver: C'mon, Johnny, we all know you are not 100% married
Delegates4U: I getting uncomfortable again
It'sNotOver: The good news is...
Delegates4U: There is GOOD news?
It'sNotOver: YOU get to pick the surrogate!
It'sNotOver: Any of a number of Hollywood glam-girls!
Delegates4U: Hmm,... on second thought
Delegates4U: Let me think for a minute
It'sNotOver: Any favorites?
Delegates4U: How about Renee Witherspoon or Amber Tamblyn?
It'sNotOver: Wow - interesting choices
It'sNotOver: There's a 7 year gap between them...
It'sNotOver: Renee may need to get a sitter, too
It'sNotOver: Why not go young and book Amber?
Delegates4U: Very analytical..
Delegates4U: I agree - Amber it is!
It'sNotOver: Good choice...
It'sNotOver: Hang on, I'll txt here and check
It'sNotOver: brb
It'sNotOver: ...waiting for a reply...
It'sNotOver: Crap! She says that day is double-booked
Delegates4U: Don't you have the juice?
It'sNotOver: YES I DO
It'sNotOver: txting again...
It'sNotOver: waiting...
It'sNotOver: Dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit!
Delegates4U: Calm down...
Delegates4U: What's up?
It'sNotOver: She's double booked with BILL!
Delegates4U: Oh boy...
It'sNotOver: I AM GOING TO KILL HIM!
Delegates4U: Well, Senator... ahem....
Delegates4U: YOU sent him out to the tier-2 markets to keep him away from National media...
It'sNotOver: I AM AWARE OF THAT!
Delegates4U: He was left unattended and must have got bored
It'sNotOver: THANK-YOU-DR.-PHIL!
Delegates4U: I'm having second thoughts here
It'sNotOver: Wait, wait wait...
It'sNotOver: I can set this up with someone else
It'sNotOver: Christie Brinkley is a reliable firewall!
Delegates4U: You like to invoke firewalls when you are losing, don't you?
It'sNotOver: I am suddenly not liking your tone
Delegates4U: Fine. Whatever...
Delegates4U: The answer is no.
It'sNotOver: Wait, wait, wait
It'sNotOver: Don't close the window!
Delegates4U: Goodbye, Senator
Delegates4U: *click*
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Feb 21: John Gets Advice From Rudy
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10:19 AM EST Thursday February 21, 2008
America'sMayor: Hi John, how are you?
Delegates4U: O.K. I guess
America'sMayor: You sound glum
America'sMayor: Is something on your mind?
Delegates4U: yeah
America'sMayor: Wanna talk about it?
Delegates4U: I need some advice
America'sMayor: Glad to help
Delegates4U: I bailed out just like you did
Delegates4U: No sense blowing money
America'sMayor: Absolutely
Delegates4U: You have gone back to being the 9-11 hero, security expert, public speaker, etc
America'sMayor: Don't forget foreign emissary at $100,000 a day
Delegates4U: Of course, of course, my oversight
America'sMayor: Go on...
Delegates4U: I really want to be US Attorney General...
Delegates4U: But my influence with Obama is out the window because his lead is far greater than the delegates I control
America'sMayor: You're the Monopoly player that stayed too long...
America'sMayor: You should have traded your properties long ago
America'sMayor: The game is almost over and your properties have no leverage
Delegates4U: Exactly!
Delegates4U: So, what would you do if you were me?
America'sMayor: Wrong question to ask
Delegates4U: Why?
America'sMayor: I would never have been in this situation
America'sMayor: My butt would be long gone by now
America'sMayor: I'm far too intelligent to be in your situation
Delegates4U: WOW, you hit hard
America'sMayor: I'm from NY!
America'sMayor: Just being blunt
Delegates4U: What do you suggest I do now?
America'sMayor: Call my office at Giuliani Partners
America'sMayor: We handle Disaster and Emergency planning for all kinds of clients
Delegates4U: I was hoping we could just chat
America'sMayor: There's no free lunch
America'sMayor: And according to Federal Election Filings you have $4.1 million left in your campaign coffers
Delegates4U: True - what are you getting at?
America'sMayor: That's just covers my normal fee for your situation
Delegates4U: Fee?
America'sMayor: I charge $4M to assist "ex-Presidential candidates in need of strategic career refinement."
Delegates4U: This all seems coincidentally opportunistic...
America'sMayor: When disasters happen, I respond!
Delegates4U: I'm taken aback, Rudy...
America'sMayor: Do you want to meet or not?
Delegates4U: I DO NEED advice
America'sMayor: Who better than me?
Delegates4U: Can't argue with that
America'sMayor: Call my office in NY
Delegates4U: O.K. - talk to you later
America'sMayor: Bye -
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Friday, February 15, 2008
Feb 15: Obama Calls John
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10:47 AM EST Friday February 15, 2008
BigMo4DC: You there?
Delegates4U: Yeah,... Hang on
Delegates4U: Talking to MSNBC
BigMo4DC: k-
Delegates4U: Thanks for waiting
BigMo4DC: You see the Texas Polls this morning?
Delegates4U: No, not yet
BigMo4DC: American Politics says I lead +5%
Delegates4U: That rocks! You Stud!
BigMo4DC: My delegate lead over her will soon be more than the delegates you haveDelegates4U: I noticed that yesterday
BigMo4DC: You could pledge support and end this thing
BigMo4DC: Or wait and not be needed
BigMo4DC: Or bet on the wrong horse
Delegates4U: You sure get right to the point
BigMo4DC: So, where are you at, Senator?
Delegates4U: Uhh,.. not a Senator anymore
BigMo4DC: Sorry, forgot
BigMo4DC: So you're between jobs?
Delegates4U: Knock it off
BigMo4DC: I'm just saying...
Delegates4U: I know the situation
Delegates4U: I want to be AG
Delegates4U: But my leverage is shrinking
BigMo4DC: I am going to play this straight
Delegates4U: I know you are...
Delegates4U: But THEY are calling in chips, though
Delegates4U: Bubba called me a day ago
BigMo4DC: He must have been out of Viagra
BigMo4DC: Or took a break from chasing campaign aides
Delegates4U: They have put AG on the table
BigMo4DC: Ever stop to count the things "THEY" have put on the table for people and interest groups?
BigMo4DC: Ever stop to wonder why so many of them end up dejected?
BigMo4DC: It's no surprise that so many people have supported me
BigMo4DC: Every day someone new steps away from them
BigMo4DC: They are not loved
BigMo4DC: They are feared
Delegates4U: Is AG on the table?
BigMo4DC: No promises, John
Delegates4U: Am I on the list?
BigMo4DC: Yes, absolutely
Delegates4U: What's the next step?
BigMo4DC: You and Gore need to do what you think is right
BigMo4DC: I will not ask you for anything...
BigMo4DC: Except that you follow your heart and conscience
Delegates4U: That's a change from the norm
BigMo4DC: My campaign is all about change
Delegates4U: I sorta noticed
BigMo4DC: It's in your court
Delegates4U: Message received
BigMo4DC: Later-
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Thursday, February 14, 2008
Feb 13: Bill Comes Calling
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8:12 AM EST Thursday February 13, 2008
ExPrezInDoghouse: Hi John
Delegates4U: Well, well, well...
Delegates4U: I thought it was too quiet
ExPrezInDoghouse: Spouse's orders...
Delegates4U: Are you back on top of aides?
Delegates4U: I mean "things"
ExPrezInDoghouse: Ha, ha, ha
ExPrezInDoghouse: You are such a kidder!
ExPrezInDoghouse: That's why I like you, man!
Delegates4U: I smell trouble
ExPrezInDoghouse: Who, me?
Delegates4U: Uh, huh...
Delegates4U: so,... What's up?
ExPrezInDoghouse: Just want to personally reach out
ExPrezInDoghouse: Staying close is important
ExPrezInDoghouse: I feel like we don't connect enough
Delegates4U: Why don't you get to the point, Bubba
ExPrezInDoghouse: Easy John, I come in friendship
Delegates4U: Friends SUPPORT friends
Delegates4U: JK and I felt a wee bit unsupported
ExPrezInDoghouse: I can't change history
ExPrezInDoghouse: But I do want to make ammends
ExPrezInDoghouse: How about AG?
ExPrezInDoghouse: Ya'll would be the best AG this country has ever had
ExPrezInDoghouse: Bustin' heads and takin' names on Wall Street
Delegates4U: That would be a nice amend
ExPrezInDoghouse: All we need is a little sugar
Delegates4U: Normally amends don't come with 'a catch'
ExPrezInDoghouse: More of a favor than a catch
Delegates4U: Let me guess...
Delegates4U: Endorsement and delegates?
ExPrezInDoghouse: You're quick
ExPrezInDoghouse: Do you like the AG idea?
ExPrezInDoghouse: I don't follow...
Delegates4U: Might be stopped from carrying out my dutiesExPrezInDoghouse: Such as?
Delegates4U: Such as indicting YOU
ExPrezInDoghouse: Hmm, there's a point there
ExPrezInDoghouse: let me talk to K.D. Clinton and get back to you
ExPrezInDoghouse:"K.D."?
ExPrezInDoghouse: My little nickname for Hillary...
ExPrezInDoghouse: She really likes K.D. Lang
Delegates4U: She's a great musician
ExPrezInDoghouse: Actually she doesn't care for the music
Delegates4U: okey, dokey...
Delegates4U: Let me think about it
Delegates4U: No, we're busy
Delegates4U: Barack and Michelle are coming to dinner here at the house
ExPrezInDoghouse: Really?
Delegates4U: He's bringing Emeril and Wolfgang to cook for us
ExPrezInDoghouse: I'm really starting to hate that guy
Delegates4U: Trust me, the feeling is mutual
ExPrezInDoghouse: You'll think about AG?
Delegates4U: Maybe
ExPrezInDoghouse: So there's a chance?
Delegates4U: Goodbye, Bill
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Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Feb 5: John Rousts Obama
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3:15 AM EST Tuesday February 5, 2008
Delegates4U: Knock, Knock.....
Delegates4U: You awake?
ILLIN’4DC: No, I just lie here next to my laptop waiting for you to IM me
ILLIN’4DC: Stop it
ILLIN’4DC: What's up?
Delegates4U: I've been thinking hard today
ILLIN’4DC: Oh no, here we go...
ILLIN’4DC: Do I have a choice?
Delegates4U: You going to win like 53 states later today
ILLIN’4DC: 53?
Delegates4U: Whatever - it's gonna be a big number
ILLIN’4DC: You shouldn't count your share of the damages until there's a verdict
Delegates4U: What is that supposed to mean?
ILLIN’4DC: Nevermind.
ILLIN’4DC: Get on with your point
Delegates4U: O.K. I appear with you to congratulate you on stage in say, California.
ILLIN’4DC: My home state is Illinois, John
Delegates4U: Whatever. That works too.
ILLIN’4DC: ?
Delegates4U: I do an introduction and congratulatory message
ILLIN’4DC: That's it?
ILLIN’4DC: That's your idea?
ILLIN’4DC: You wake me for this?
Delegates4U: Why are you getting upset?
ILLIN’4DC: *&#%$%^#&&@^%@&%&^!!!!!!!!!
Delegates4U: Easy, easy.
Delegates4U: I just think it is a good idea for people to start seeing us together.
Delegates4U: They should get accustomed to the "faces of victory"
ILLIN’4DC: Okaaaaaaaaaay
ILLIN’4DC: This is about VP, isn't it?
Delegates4U: Well,.... yeah
ILLIN’4DC: I told you I was NOT discussing this yet
Delegates4U: That was like 2 days ago
ILLIN’4DC: This is like trying to abandon a puppy
Delegates4U: That's not a good visual to most voters
ILLIN’4DC: Ugh! Say good night, John!
Delegates4U: Sweet Dreams...
ILLIN’4DC: Oh please,... Just go away!
Delegates4U: When you're mad you're so, so... Presidential
ILLIN’4DC: That does it - I'm getting an unlisted IM
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Friday, February 1, 2008
Jan 30: Bill Goes Fishing
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5:00 AM EST Wednesday January 30, 2008
GroverClinton: Edwards?
Delegates4U: You again?
GroverClinton: We're hearing rumors, Johnny.
Delegates4U: I didn't tell anyone about the campaign volunteer on the bus in IowaGroverClinton: That's unsubstantiated gossip
Delegates4U: Two words: Camera Phone
GroverClinton: Knock it off, counselor... no one cares
GroverClinton: So, are the rumors true?
GroverClinton: You gonna bail and go home?
Delegates4U: I'll still be around... stirring the potGroverClinton: What does that mean?
Delegates4U: I have a long memory from '04
GroverClinton: Whatever...
GroverClinton: I was serious about VEEP the other day
Delegates4U: Don't you need someone who can carry their home state?
GroverClinton: Gore didn't...
Delegates4U: Sorry, forgot
GroverClinton: So.....
Delegates4U: So....
GroverClinton: I need an answer
Delegates4U: I need you to chill out
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Jan 29: John Reaches The Tipping Point
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8:15 PM EST Tuesday January 29, 2008
Delegates4U: Yo, O
ILLIN’4DC: Hey
Delegates4U: I've been thinking...ILLIN’4DC: About what?
ILLIN’4DC: And why did you change your screen name?
ILLIN’4DC: cute
Delegates4U: Super Tuesday is not far offILLIN’4DC: You IM me to tell me that?
Delegates4U: There's more to it
ILLIN’4DC: With you, there usually is...
Delegates4U: Can we make a deal?
ILLIN’4DC: ? ?
Delegates4U: I have delegates you need
ILLIN’4DC: To be exact, you have only 62 of the 2025 I need...
Delegates4U: Every bit helps
ILLIN’4DC: What do you want?
Delegates4U: V.P.
ILLIN’4DC: Not ready to talk about that
ILLIN’4DC: And I need someone who can at least CARRY their home state
Delegates4U: Are you still stuck in '04?
Delegates4U: That's ancient history
ILLIN’4DC: Not to billionaires and PACS...
Delegates4U: We're not getting anywhere
ILLIN’4DC: No, YOU aren't getting anywhere.
ILLIN’4DC: FYI - I earned two more delegates while sitting here
Delegates4U: Attorney General?
ILLIN’4DC: Of Illinois? Deal!
Delegates4U: that's not nice.. you know I mean US-AG
ILLIN’4DC: I don't know. This is tiresome, John
Delegates4U: Ambassador to Bali?
ILLIN’4DC: Maybe
Delegates4U: So you're saying there's a chance?
ILLIN’4DC: Goodnight, John
Delegates4U: Wait a sec
ILLIN’4DC: No - bye.
Delegates4U: Obama?
Delegates4U: hey
Delegates4U: You there?
Delegates4U: I hate it when you do that
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Jan 28: Bill Floats an Offer
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7:14 PM EST Monday January 28, 2008
GroverClinton: Hey Johnny E.
TanInTheMiddle: What’s up?
GroverClinton: I think we got a better horse for ya.
TanInTheMiddle: Sorry?
GroverClinton: Don’t play dumb
TanInTheMiddle: Really, I’m not following this
GroverClinton: Veep. That’s what I’m talkin’ about.
TanInTheMiddle: Oh. Well, I kinda did that once.
TanInTheMiddle: Remember "Kerry and The Kid?" I was the kid.
GroverClinton: THAT was not a campaign
TanInTheMiddle: And THAT was not support coming from you, Bubba. THAT crap did not help.
GroverClinton: Well, Hilla wouldn’t have any of it
GroverClinton: 8 Years of Kerry kinda pinched our calendar, if you know what I mean...
TanInTheMiddle: So what’s better this time
GroverClinton: In my administration, the Veep has a role,
TanInTheMiddle: YOUR administration?
GroverClinton: Oops.
GroverClinton: In Hillary’s administration
TanInTheMiddle: I’m not up for four years of foreign dignitary funerals
GroverClinton: You’ll get used to them. Some funeral receptions end up like a weekend in Vegas.
TanInTheMiddle: That’s sick. You party at funerals?
GroverClinton: John, John, John,… the passing of a dictator is an event filled with a complicated mix of emotions.
TanInTheMiddle: Are you twisted?
GroverClinton: Opportunistic.
TanInTheMiddle: This is overwhelming
GroverClinton: What do I tell Hilla?
TanInTheMiddle: Talk to me after Super Tuesday
GroverClinton: Hmm… waiting to see which horse noses ahead?
TanInTheMiddle: Not exactly
GroverClinton: Are you indecisive?
TanInTheMiddle: Opportunistic.
GroverClinton: Touche
TanInTheMiddle: I'll get back to ya'...
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1:14 PM EST Monday January 28, 2008
TanInTheMiddle: Yo, O
ILLIN’4DC: What’s up?
ILLIN’4DC: and stop trying to be cool
TanInTheMiddle: Just chilling while we are away from cameras and microphones, Bro
ILLIN’4DC: Bro?
TanInTheMiddle: Just relax, man. Let’s talk.
TanInTheMiddle: Just you and me.
ILLIN’4DC: Fine
TanInTheMiddle: I want to ask a question about “us”
TanInTheMiddle: Bi-Hillary can’t beat us – if we are together
ILLIN’4DC: Apparently she also can’t beat me all by myself
TanInTheMiddle: And I love it – you’ve been awesome to watch.
TanInTheMiddle