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Blago calls Obama "motherf---er"
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 he calls a "motherf***er" at one ...
Ben Smith's Blog: Blago calls Obama "motherf---er"
politico.com — December 09, 2008 Categories: Barack Obama Blago calls Obama "motherf---er" 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 ... (more) Ben Smith's Blog: Blago calls Obama "motherf---er"
ABC's Ross: Governor Blagojevich Called Obama A 'Motherf***er'
ABC's Ross: Governor Blagojevich Called Obama A 'Motherf***er'
newsbusters.org — 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 ... (more) ABC's Ross: Governor Blagojevich Called Obama A ...
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President-Elect 'MF', According to Blago
Taylor Marsh — ... Blago was really ticked off that Obama wouldn’t play ball. "Appreciation," well screw you, Mr. President. Via Jonathan Martin at Politico: ...

UPDATED: The Blagojevich Saga
The Moderate Voice — ... Blago is apparently quite fond of dropping F-bombs, and per Ben Smith, used an enhanced variation of said expletive to characterize President-elect Obama. Lovely. ...

Obama says he is 'saddened and sobered' by Blagojevich, but he had no contact with him
Crooks and Liars — ... Ben Smith reports : He also appears to think little of the president-elect, whom he calls a "motherf***er" at one point. "F**k him," Blagjoveich says of Obama during a lengthy call with top aides and his wife recorded on November 10th, "For nothing? F**k him." ...

Blagojevich: Jesse Jackson Jr. "Very Strong Candidate" for Obama Senate Seat
Tennessee Guerilla Women — ... Blagojevich and interviewed for Obama's senate seat that very same day. I wonder if that had anything to do with the timing of the 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 ...

Mike's Blog Roundup
Crooks and Liars — Attytood: Apparently, Obama's support of ethics reform is somehow good news for the GOP. That Governor Blagojevich called Obama a "motherf---er" for being unwilling to participate in Blago's Senate seat auction will undoubtedly be viewed by Wingnuttia - and the Villagers - as suspicious.  MyDD: Bank of America gives in to Republic Windows and Doors workers DownWithTyranny!: Most Embarrassing Welcome Back to Pottersville: George W. Bush's Top Ten Lesser Achievements The Daily Beast: ...

Cenk Uygur: Blagojevich Proves Obama is Clean
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ... Could Blagojevich have been any clearer: "They're not willing to give me anything except appreciation. Fuck them." Here is a man who clearly is not aware that he is being taped and man who clearly does not like Obama and so isn't doing him any favors. In fact, he later calls Obama a "motherfucker." And he clearly says on tape, "They're not willing to give me anything." [emphasis added since it's apparently not clear enough to some people] ...

Blagojevich = Shut Up Juice For Anti Obama Wingnuts
Politics Daily — ... Here's a guy with a deep root system in the Chicago scene, on whom the feds have extensive wiretap evidence. The guy has already called Obama a motherf***er for not playing ball, and once all of that evidence is in, it may be very difficult to make that backroom corruption argument again. ...

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