Obama Invited Former Rep. Lane Evans To Election Night Suite

Progress Illinois:

In a testament to his admiration for the former Illinois congressman, Barack Obama apparently invited Lane Evans to his hotel suite on election night. The Inside Dope commented, "I can't think of a higher honor than having a president-elect include you in the very small group of people allowed into his hotel suite on election night, and find time to talk intimately with you, before such a history changing moment."
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Evans represented the 17th District for 12 terms, but retired in 2006 due to an ongoing battle with Parkinson's Disease. He now resides in an assisted living center in Silvis, Illinois. Obama has repeatedly said how much he admires his former congressional colleague and has even credited his 2004 Senate victory to Evans' early support.

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Comments

[hollybork]

Wow. A politician who does not limit his enthusiasm and energy to those who can help him. A winner with as much gratitude as ambition. Amazing. Sen. Obama busts open all the stereotypes. Such an authentic human being!

[mom2sons]

I don't know why I'm still amazed, but I am. Class all the way.

[obamagal]

Yet again, Obama shows his colors as a genuine, caring individual, and someone who does not forget his friends.. What a class act.... I'm so impressed.

[UWNBM]

I am sorry for her problems, but there are more important issues to worry about...Cuba after hurricane, Congo...where is Obama on Congo?

[CostaDelBarto]

Her problems? Errr... Lane Evans is a guy... something tells me you didn't read this article too closely.

[Sparty1]

I don't think they read it at all.

[DCinFrance]

LOL...it seems your pomposity has a hole in it. She is a he. You want to pontificate your negativity? At least get the basics right.

[Bitsko]

Free your mind
And the rest will follow

[DocJerome]

Is this guy a Saint in disguise?

[UWNBM]

NO...and anyone who imagines he is is in need of help, NOW!

[Mahi Joe]

He is just a guy who puts his pants on one leg at a time. What Obama is bringing to the WH is something long lost, compassion for his fellow human beings. I don't think we have even begun to tap into the depth of character Obama has yet.

[realistnotsocialist]

what a man with class and respect for others!

[rockerdelight]

Ok,.. this crying stuff must stop... jeez I am going to hate January 20th...

[UWNBM]

Stop the lunacy..STOP!

[realistnotsocialist]

geez why so much anger?

[whit4brains]

Can't you take your negativity somewhere else. PLEASE!

[honeydiva]

this guy is making me wimpy and i don't roll like that....*teardrop*

[UWNBM]

Tears are not in order...he has business to do...

[mirage2008]

*Unzips pants*

I got a snack for you UWNBM, open wide!