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Obama: I never talked to Blagojevich about the Senate seat; Axelrod: Yes, he did; Update: Blago won’t resign
Hot Air » Top Picks —
... that, I don’t think it’s appropriate to comment.”…versus Axelrod on November 23, as seen below. Be sure to read Tapper’s post, as he has plenty more on The One’s long history as a friend of — and advisor to — Blago. Axelrod himself begged off Blagojevich’s first gubernatorial campaign because “I was concerned about whether he was ready for … governing.” Not so Obama and Emanuel; they both served as advisors, and they and Blago went on endorsing each other to the bitter end. Update: Awesome. Let’s just drag this out as long as possible. Either we get the spectacle of the ...
Blagojevich Refuses To Resign
Say Anything —
... That’s right. Despite being arrested, and despite the mountain of federal evidence against him apparently including recordings of Blago saying he wants to “make money” of this Senate appointment, the man isn’t stepping down. ...
He’s Not Resigning
ArchPundit —
No shit.
CHICAGO— The attorney for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said the governor will be vindicated and he has no plans to resign.
“He didn’t do anything wrong,” attorney Sheldon Sorosky told reporters after Blagojevich was arraigned. “A lot of this is just politics.”
Blagojevich should be in the office Wednesday, Sorosky added.
So, reporters asked, he does not intend to resign?
“Not that I know of, no,” said Sorosky, who added that the governor was “surprised” by the day’s ...
Blagache
The Stump —
... Remarkably, the Illinois Governor says he's not resigning and his lawyer says we're seeing "just politics" at work. ...
Apparently, Axelrod “misspoke.”
RedState: Conservative News and Community —
... to believe that he did not.
I’m still currently taking the position that Obama’s not directly involved in this scandal, mostly because it’d be a really dumb thing for him to do. However, I must note that the more I read of this mess, the more I get the impression that somebody baked a Stupid Pie recently, and a lot of Illinois politicians lined up to get a slice…
Moe Lane
PS: Because God loves us and wishes us to be happy: Blagojevich has no plans of resigning. ...
Blagojevich: Jesse Jackson Jr. "Very Strong Candidate" for Obama Senate Seat
Tennessee Guerilla Women —
... arrest. Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. said he was confident in the process the governor is using to make his choice for a Senate successor to President-elect Barack Obama. Questions Arise About the Obama/Blagojevich Relationship Blago calls Obama “motherf—er” Blago wanted to shake down Warren Buffett Attorney: Blagojevich has no plans of resigning ...
In New York They Call This Chutzpah
Opinionator —
Well, a defiant Rod Blagojevich intends to stay on as governor of Illinois and, apparently, to select Barack Obama’s replacement to the Senate, but he might have to move very quickly on the latter. “The state’s top two legislative leaders Tuesday said they will move fast to seize control of the process of selecting a replacement for Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate, taking that power away from Gov. Rod Blagojevich,” ...
What Did They Know and When Did They Know It
A Blog For All —
... may be the kind of guy who pays back those who help him get to the top, even if he's had to run them under the bus from time to time. Here's a primer to those suggested as candidates to replace Obama. The crimes alleged or alluded to also includes shaking down Warren Buffet and putting the screws to the Chicago Tribune for posting unflattering stories about Blagojevich. There's still the unfinished business relating to Tony Rezko . For his part, Blagojevich has no intention of resigning . Labels: Barack H. Obama , corruption ...
Second City Shows Up Beantown
Jules Crittenden —
... approached.” On the Chicago TV show “Public Affairs with Jeff Berkowitz” on June 27, 2002, state Sen. Obama said, “Right now, my main focus is to make sure that we elect Rod Blagojevich as Governor, we…” “You working hard for Rod?” interrupted Berkowitz.“You betcha,” said Obama.“Hot Rod?” asked the host.“That’s exactly right,” Obama said. Meanwhile, red-faced Illinois pols are moving fast to close the barn door, strip Blago of appointment power. Chicago Business . Politico : Blago lawyer says his guy won’t go quietly. Bloomberg on that fine Illinois ...
