Rod Blagojevich

huffingtonpost.com - 5 days ago

Rod Blagojevich Reindicted: Charges Do Not Rely On 'Honest Services' Statute

— huffingtonpost.com — Rod Blagojevich was reindicted Thursday, as prosecutors try to keep an upcoming decision from the U.S. Supreme... Court on "honest services" fraud from delaying his June trial, t he Chicago Tribune reports. Though Blago was indicted last April on 16 counts, the 24-count indictment handed up ... (more) Rod Blagojevich Reindicted: Charges Do Not Rely On ...

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skepticians.com - 4 days ago

Knife-Wielding Cohen Should Step Aside, IL Governor Says

— skepticians.com — Governor Patrick Quinn (D-IL) Wednesday expressed concern over his running-mate’s history of domestic violence, telling reporters that... the Democrats’ nominee for lieutenant governor “should step aside,” barring a compelling ... (more) Knife-Wielding Cohen Should Step Aside, IL Governor Says

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online.wsj.com - 8 days ago

Illinois Governor Race Focuses on Finances

— online.wsj.com — Illinois is in such bad fiscal shape that former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was indicted on wide-ranging... corruption charges less than a year ago, has been only a footnote in the heated primary campaign for governor. (more) Illinois Governor Race Focuses on Finances

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latimesblogs.latimes.com - 5 days ago

Obama aide Rahm Emanuel in trouble not for #$%^&* comment but for saying 'retarded'

— latimesblogs.latimes.com — Nobody ever accused Windy City politicians of playing schoolyard games. Or speaking softly. Even politely, especially among... themselves. Remember those wiretap tapes about a year ago of Democratic now-ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich ? Well, the ... (more) Obama aide Rahm Emanuel in trouble not for #$%^&* ...

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voices.washingtonpost.com - 7 days ago

Illinois primary day viewer's guide

— voices.washingtonpost.com — Illinois politics are not for the weak of heart -- or knee. The primary fights in the... Prairie State this winter have more than lived up to the state's reputation for rock 'em, sock 'em politics. The stakes are high. In the governor's race, voters are deciding whether to give Gov. Pat Quinn (D) a ... (more) Illinois primary day viewer's guide

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americanthinker.com - 8 days ago

Can Illinois Go Red, and Give the White House the Blues?

— americanthinker.com — Illinois has been a disastrous state for Republicans for over a decade. That could start changing tomorrow.... (more) Can Illinois Go Red, and Give the White House the Blues?

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campaignspot.nationalreview.com - 7 days ago

Ah, The Race to Fill The Shoes of Roland Burris and Rod Blagojevich -- By: Jim Geraghty

— campaignspot.nationalreview.com — Tomorrow is Primary Day in Illinois. In the Senate primary, the best-known candidate on the Democratic side... is state treasurer Alexi Giannoulias of Chicago; he's expected to win pretty easily against Chicago inspector general David Hoffman, Chicago ... (more) Ah, The Race to Fill The Shoes of Roland Burris and Rod ...

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thehill.com - 11 days ago

Illinois GOP candidate snags endorsement from Lech Walesa

— thehill.com — The famous Polish dissident and Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Walesa will campaign in Illinois on Friday... on behalf of a Republican candidate for governor. Walesa, the co-founder of the Polish trade union Solidarity, which contributed to the fall of communism in Poland, will hit the campaign ... (more) Illinois GOP candidate snags endorsement from Lech Walesa

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fivethirtyeight.com - 6 days ago

IL Primaries: Giannoulias v. Kirk, Both Gubernatorial Races Too Close to Call

— fivethirtyeight.com — At midnight EST, the big news from Illinois is that the two favorites to win their respective... nominations for race to fill the US Senate seat formerly held by President Obama have won, but both primary contests for the IL governor's race are squeakers too close to call. State treasurer Alexi ... (more) IL Primaries: Giannoulias v. Kirk, Both Gubernatorial ...

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secondcity.com - 29 days ago

Rush Limbaugh! The Musical

— secondcity.com — Second City Theatricals is proud to present the world premiere of Rush Limbaugh! The Musical at The... Second City e.t.c. (1608 North Wells in Piper s Alley, Chicago, IL). The show will preview Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 2:00pm, open on Wednesday, ... (more) Rush Limbaugh! The Musical

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esquire.com - 29 days ago

The Notorious Blago

— esquire.com — The former Illinois governor has a new dog (Skittles), a new source of income (Elvis impersonations) and... — despite an old worry (prison) — a confounding optimism. You have to read this. (more) The Notorious Blago

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usatoday.com - 29 days ago

No one punished under congressional ethics rules

— usatoday.com — In that time, allegations of sexual misconduct and financial impropriety have been lodged against lawmakers. The most... serious rebuke in the past year: a "letter of qualified admonition" to Sen. Roland Burris , D-Ill., after the Senate ethics panel ... (more) No one punished under congressional ethics rules

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politicalwire.com - 29 days ago

Blacker Than Obama

— politicalwire.com — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich sits for an interview with Esquire magazine and outdoes himself in a... comparison to President Obama. Said Blagojevich: "It's such a cynical business, and most of the people in the business are full of shit and ... (more) Blacker Than Obama

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politico.com - 29 days ago

Blago: 'I'm blacker than Barack Obama'

— politico.com — The former Illinois governor outdoes himself in an interview with Esquire during the taping of "Celebrity Apprentice": ... It's such a cynical business, and most of the people in the business are full of sh** and phonies, but I was ... (more) Blago: 'I'm blacker than Barack Obama'

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esquire.com - 29 days ago

Rod Blagojevich Interview

— esquire.com — You have anyone to talk things out with, or just Patti? "Mostly that me and Patti."... Rough. "I've got a friend or two I talk to from time to time, but all the people you knew friends and all the rest they want nothing to do with you, because what ... (more) Rod Blagojevich Interview

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jammiewearingfool.blogspot.com - 29 days ago

'I'm Blacker Than Barack Obama'

— jammiewearingfool.blogspot.com — Hey, it's alright, the person who said this is a Democrat, so no harm, no foul. Just... ask Al Sharpton. So who said it? Rod Blagojevich. "I'm blacker than Barack Obama. I shined shoes. I grew up in a five-room apartment. My father had a little ... (more) 'I'm Blacker Than Barack Obama'

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blogs.abcnews.com - 29 days ago

Blago: I'm Blacker Than Obama

— blogs.abcnews.com — The former Illinois governor tells Esquire: "It's such a cynical business, and most of the people in... the business are full of s--- and phonies, but I was real, man — and am real. This guy, he was catapulted in... (more) Blago: I'm Blacker Than Obama

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sfgate.com - 29 days ago

Blagojevich: Esquire interview comments `stupid'

— sfgate.com — Blagojevich says he's sorry if he offended anyone. He told WLS Radio in Chicago on Monday that... it was a "stupid thing to say." In the interview with Esquire, Blagojevich said he grew up in a small apartment, shined shoes as a boy and that his father ... (more) Blagojevich: Esquire interview comments `stupid'

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news.yahoo.com - 29 days ago

Blagojevich: 'I'm blacker than Barack Obama' (AP)

— news.yahoo.com — AP - Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he's "blacker than Barack Obama" and tells Esquire magazine... that he was a real person in a political arena dominated by phonies. (more) Blagojevich: 'I'm blacker than Barack Obama' (AP)

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thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 29 days ago

Blagojevich Retreats From Race Remarks About Obama

— thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — The former governor of Illinois tries to walk back comments he made to Esquire magazine that he... was "blacker" than the president. (more) Blagojevich Retreats From Race Remarks About Obama

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