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ABC's Ross: Governor Blagojevich Called Obama A 'Motherf***er'
newsbusters.org - 12/9/2008
ABC's Ross: Governor Blagojevich Called Obama A 'Motherf***er'
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As more comes out about Tuesday's arrest of Democrat Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, it has been learned that he was caught on tape referring to Barack Obama as a "motherf***er". I kid you not. As reported moments ago by ABC's Brian Ross (h/t NB reader Steve): "I've got this ...

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RIGHTWINGSPARKLE:  Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich Arrested

politico.com - 12/9/2008
Blago calls Obama "motherf---er"
— politico.com — By Jonathan Martin The tapes reveal a two-term governor who no longer wants his job, badly wants cash and is determined to leverage a financial benefit out of his appointment powers. He also appears to think little of the president-elect, whom ... (more) Blago calls Obama "motherf---er"

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politico.com - 12/9/2008
What the transition knew
— politico.com — The transition hasn't yet responded to questions about Rod Blagojevich's indictment, but the key question is whether the transition was talking to prosecutors, whether Obama and Valerie Jarrett knew that Blagojevich had offered her the Senate seat in ... (more) What the transition knew

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suntimes.com - 12/9/2008
Blagojevich calls Obama mother****er :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich and Operation ...
— suntimes.com — Excerpts from charges against Blagojevich Click here to read the entire complaint Click here to read the entire complaint Rod Blagojevich said that the consultants (Advisor B and another consultant are believed to be on the call at that time) are ... (more) Blagojevich calls Obama mother****er :: CHICAGO ...

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Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich Arrested
RIGHTWINGSPARKLE — It's on Federal Corruption charges. It's quite juicy because it's all about Obama's Senate seat. Basically Blagojevich wanted something valuable from the Obama people for appointing who they wished to his Senate seat (money or a appointment). If found guilty and serves time, I believe this would be the 4th Illinois Governor to do so. Remember that squeaky clean Obama came from this political system. If you were watching the news yesterday you saw Gov. Blagojevich telling Bank of America that their business was through in his state because it had pulled the line of credit from a Chicago factory that ...

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