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Chicago's Susan Crown, Influential
Obama '08 Supporter, Campaigns
for Romney '12
Breitbart Big Government, by Jasmine Velasco
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Posted By:JoniTx, 10/3/2012 10:27:04 AM
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| Businesswoman and philanthropist Susan Crown, a former Obama supporter and a member of one of Chicago’s most influential families, told an audience of over 300 women and men, “In the midst of the Obama administration, I became profoundly disappointed, disillusioned and actually a little angry.” Democrats, Republicans and self-described independents recently came together to hear how one of President Obama’s own prominent supporters is now using her considerable talent and energy to get Gov. Mitt Romney elected the next President of the United States. They gathered at a modest complimentary luncheon in the ballroom of a hotel in Naperville,
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
JoniTx, 10/3/2012 10:32:40 AM (No. 8906501)
This is way down in the article, but needs to be heard:
~~“I have been blessed in my life to work with some of the most capable mentors and leaders. And I think I can spot them at this point. He is extraordinary. He is smart. Capable. Focused. Driven. Principled. Humane. Clear. He’s a gentleman. And to have a person of his quality? We ought to jump on this opportunity to get someone of his quality elected."~~
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
tenncon231, 10/3/2012 10:37:09 AM (No. 8906515)
Shocking, again I say shocking, Susan Crown, of the Crown Cork & Seal heritage, is in the hoi poloi of Chicago "elite society" along with the Pritzgers.
I guess when you wake up and see what is happening to the country you begin being concerned for its future!
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
FenwayFrank, 10/3/2012 10:38:10 AM (No. 8906517)
Great post. Long, but reads fast and clear. Let's hope Mrs. Crown has influence beyond this site and Breitbart.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
NorthernDog, 10/3/2012 10:38:10 AM (No. 8906518)
Note that she points to specific issues as to why she has abandoned 'O' for Romney. Perhaps Hillbuzz was right. By election day Illinois may be up for grabs.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
King of all trolls, 10/3/2012 10:48:57 AM (No. 8906547)
I still blame this lady for giving us Our Dear Leader back in 08. At least the scales have finally fallen off. The more moronic obamazombies won't repent until it is two late for the country to recover.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
maggie2u, 10/3/2012 10:49:02 AM (No. 8906548)
Agree with poster #4, it's long but interesting.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
msjena, 10/3/2012 10:58:50 AM (No. 8906571)
Very interesting. The Crown family is one of the richest and most influential in Chicago. She can raise a lot of money for Romney even if Illinois is hopelessly blue.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
trapper, 10/3/2012 11:24:28 AM (No. 8906628)
"I do not think Barack Obama has ever taken an accounting class." Ouch.
This is going on in Chicago, folks. Rahm is also a MOT. He's already officially left the Obama campaign. Does anyone NOT think that there is pressure being put on him? There are also simmering anger and frustration and feelings of betrayal among a lot of black folks who know what's what. That is useable. They don't have to be convinced to vote for Romney. Just walk away. And if Chicago sits this one out, downstate Illinois hands the state to Romney. And everyone knows it.
I also believe that by election day Illinois could be in play. It's tricky, and it is a delicate path that must be navigated, but it is doable, and the mere hint that it might be in the offing would be absolutely devastating to the Obama camp nationwide.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
secondtimelucky, 10/3/2012 11:29:04 AM (No. 8906635)
This is her roots:
Henry Crown (1896 – August 14, 1990) was an American industrialist and philanthropist. Among other things, he founded the Material Service Corporation, which merged with General Dynamics in 1959. At the time of his death, he was a billionaire. Henry Crown and Company, of which he is the namesake, is an investment firm that owns or has interests in a variety of business assets.
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Grandpa was a Lithuanian immigrant who didn't get past the 8th grade. Is this a great country or what?????
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
john56, 10/3/2012 11:37:57 AM (No. 8906655)
One honest person in Chicago.
One more than I woulda thought.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
ocjim, 10/3/2012 11:50:36 AM (No. 8906688)
#8, I like your attitude.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
mickturn, 10/3/2012 12:18:54 PM (No. 8906780)
Let's see, she lost money due to O's decisions; she realized he is not a good person; she hoped to be a crony but didn't make the greed cut...WOW!
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
Lalo, 10/3/2012 12:25:22 PM (No. 8906801)
Encouraging development - discouraging though that it appears it's only on Brietbart and Chicagomag.com apparently - not the Sun or Tribune, etc.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
Bubbasuncle, 10/3/2012 12:25:45 PM (No. 8906806)
Well, #12, leaving your cynicism aside, at least she has the brains and class to admit she is wrong. As to losing money, I can't prove it, but I find it difficult to believe that a person as wealthy as she, ever lose money.
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
JoniTx, 10/3/2012 12:45:52 PM (No. 8906850)
Found this old article #13, from the Chicago Tribune: (Curious why they aren't commenting NOW, and announcing her previous Obama ties?)
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-01-22/business/ct-biz-0122-confidential-campaign-20120122_1_mitt-romney-barack-obama-romney-fundraisers
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
msjena, 10/3/2012 2:27:47 PM (No. 8907092)
Good thing Jesus doesn't look at converts like some posters look at Ms. Crown's switch to Republican.
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
BigGeorgeTX, 10/3/2012 6:07:02 PM (No. 8907475)
Another "white guilt" Obama voter see the naked emperor.
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Reply 18 - Posted by:
oldmagnolia, 10/3/2012 7:53:04 PM (No. 8907705)
I happen to know Ms. Crown. She is a woman of great integrity, intelligent, great speaker and very generous. It takes a lot of courage for a person as well known as her to admit a mistake and try to correct it. I hope more people in her position would do the same.
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