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suntimes.com - 12/13/2008

Blago could decide future by Monday

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Gov. Blagojevich will decide early next week -- perhaps as early as Monday -- whether he should resign, a source close to the governor told the Chicago Sun-Times.

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swamppolitics.com - 12/13/2008

Rahm Emanuel, Blagojevich staff talked

— swamppolitics.com — by Bob Secter Rahm Emanuel, President-elect Barack Obama's pick to be White House chief of staff, had... conversations with Gov. Rod Blagojevich's administration about who would replace Obama in the U.S. Senate, the Tribune has learned.  ... (more) Rahm Emanuel, Blagojevich staff talked

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latimesblogs.latimes.com - 12/14/2008

Pressure builds on Obama to release his Blagojevich contacts

— latimesblogs.latimes.com — In case you're wondering about that list President-elect Obama promised a few days ago to release in... "a few days" detailing all of his office's contacts with accused Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich about the vacation U.S. Senate seat, the ... (more) Pressure builds on Obama to release his Blagojevich contacts

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usnews.com - 12/13/2008

Rod Blagojevich, the Stupidest Governor in the Country, Puts Obama in a Bad Light

— usnews.com — Blagojevich's corruption charges cast somewhat of a pall on Obama's transition.... (more) Rod Blagojevich, the Stupidest Governor in the Country, ...

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Report: Blagojevich to Announce Plans Within Days
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... Sun-Times: The embattled governor may decide as soon as Monday whether he should resign. Insider: "He was blindsided by this." Earlier: Blago tells reporters he'll have plenty to say "at the appropriate time."        ...

The Saturday Word: Housing Head
The Caucus — ... to remove Mr. Blagojevich from power. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that he could make a decision about stepping down as early as Monday, but so far, he’s staying put. He even signed a bill giving insurance coverage to families with autistic children on Friday. Senate The Minnesota Senate race is ...

Blago lawyers up, might resign by Monday
Hot Air » Top Picks — ... Beleaguered by scandal and isolated after the resignation of his chief of staff and alleged partner in corruption, Governor Rod Blagojevich has seen his options rapidly decrease since his arrest last Tuesday.  The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Blagojevich may resign as early as Monday rather than try to fend off certain impeachment from the Illinois state legislature.  He’s not giving up on the legal front, however, as his selection of attorneys demonstrate: Gov. Blagojevich will decide early next week — perhaps as early as Monday — whether he should resign, a source close ...

Election Central Saturday Roundup
TPM Election Central — ... The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Rod Blagojevich could decide as early as Monday whether he should resign. "He was blindsided by this," a source told the Sun-Times. "He needs some time to digest what's going on. He's going to make his position clear shortly." ...

Blagojevich Decision Coming Next Week
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) "will decide early next week -- perhaps as early as Monday -- whether he should resign," a source close to the governor told the Chicago Sun-Times. ...

The Case Of The Missing Rat Sign
Blue Crab Boulevard — ... Rats” with a picture of a rat inside a bull’s-eye. Friday morning, Blagojevich left his house by the same back door, but there was something missing. The rat sign had been taken down, even though it was posted in a city-owned alley. The Daley administration suspects the obvious: that the governor or somebody close to him saw White’s unflattering picture and yanked down the sign. Amusing. But the Sun-Times also reports that Blagojevich may decide as early as Monday whether to resign or not. Gov. Blagojevich will decide early next week — perhaps as early as Monday — whether ...

Welcome to Our World
Taylor Marsh — ... ...and in the obligatory Blago news... Will Blagojevich resign on Monday like some reports are hinting? Here’s his response: "I’ll have a lot to say at the appropriate time," Blagojevich answered. ...