corner.nationalreview.com - 12/9/2008
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More from the Blagojevich indictment. Apparently, Blagojevich, relying on media reports, thought the Obama campaign was interested in "Candidate 1" to replace Obama. Blagojevich allegedly had other ideas:
On November 3, 2008, ROD BLAGOJEVICH talked with Deputy Governor A. This discussion ...
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Reid: 'Very Disappointed' by Blagojevich Arrest
voices.washingtonpost.com 12/9/2008 — By Paul Kane Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) spoke to the Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich (D) just "a few days ago" about the appointment to succeed Barack Obama, delivering a message the electability was the key concern for who got the ...
Blago Indictment: Who Is Senate Candidate 5?
marcambinder.theatlantic.com 12/9/2008 — Gov. Blagojevich's own words make it clear that he did not believe that Barack Obama wanted a person called "Senate Candidate 5" to be appointed to the Senate. Later on November 10, 2008, ROD BLAGOJEVICH and Advisor A discussed the open Senate seat. ...
ABC's Ross: Governor Blagojevich Called Obama A 'Motherf***er'
newsbusters.org 12/9/2008 — 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 ...
BUSTED!... ILLINOIS GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH ARRESTED!
gatewaypundit.blogspot.com 12/9/2008 — Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is arrested in Chicago! He is accused of attempting to benefit financially from his position to appoint Barack Obama's Senate replacement. Federal officials already announced in September that they had enough ...
Obama Wouldn't Play Ball
talkingpointsmemo.com 12/9/2008 — If you look down on page 8 of the Blagojevich indictment, it seems he wasn't happy with Obama since he wasn't willing to play ball.
In a conversation with Harris on November 11, the charges state, Blagojevich said he knew that the President-elect ...
Fitzgerald: "The Conduct Would Make Lincoln Roll Over In His Grave"
tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com 12/9/2008 — At a press conference to announce the charges against Blagojevich, Pat Fitzgerald said:
But the most cynical behavior in all this -- the most appalling -- is the fact that Governor Blagojevich tried to sell the appointment to the Senate seat ...
Will the Obamessiah Make it All Go Away?
nicedoggie.net 12/9/2008 — LC & IB Steveegg seems to think so:
I’m under no illusions that Blagojevich will either be convicted or not pardoned. Fitzgerald has but 40 days to get a conviction before he is no longer US Attorney. Further, Blagojevich and Obama share a friend ...
Rod Blagojevich Arrested: The Damage He Could Do
huffingtonpost.com 12/9/2008 — The arrest this morning of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has sparked intense discussion in the political universe over how great a taint his ethical follies will have both on the next Illinois Senator and Barack Obama.
The governor, accused of ...
"Blagojevich Arrest Shakes Obama Presidency to Its Core"
gatewaypundit.blogspot.com 12/9/2008 — Shaken to the core... In a Monday, April 16, 2007 file photo, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, left, U.S. Sen and Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama, center, and Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley, right, watch a video during a rally to ...
Obama: I had ‘no contact’ with Blagojevich about Senate seat.
thinkprogress.org 12/10/2008 — Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is currently under investigation for allegedly trying to sell the open Senate seat vacated by President-elect Obama. Today, Obama said that he had “no contact” with Blagojevich and was not aware of what was ...
Obama's Answer on Blagojevich -- and the Questions it Raises
blogs.abcnews.com 12/10/2008 — If anything, the criminal complaint against Democratic Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich portrays President-elect Obama and his aides as good guys, since Blago is seen fuming, cursing at Obama for only offering "appreciation" in return for appointing his ...
Blagojevich, Obama and The Chicago Way
chicagoboyz.net 12/10/2008 — I think most people familiar with Illinois politics expected that eventually some kind of Chicago landmine was going to go off under President-elect Barack Obama - it’s just that few people expected it might happen before the 20th of January.
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What Did Rahm Emanuel Know, And When Did He Know It?
wizbangblog.com 12/10/2008 — President-elect Obama has denied any direct contact with Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. He hasn't denied that others may have been in contact with Blagojevich. From the criminal complaint it seems...
Obama, Rezko, Blagojevich: Illinois Governor Arrested
directorblue.blogspot.com 12/10/2008 — Moments ago The Wall Street Journal reported that Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was just arrested for (allegedly) offering to sell the Senate seat vacated by President-Elect Obama (download the complaint (PDF)). Blagojevich and his chief of staff ...
No discussions between Blago and Obama? Maybe
hotair.com 12/10/2008 — Yesterday, President-elect Barack Obama tried to distance himself from Governor Rod Blagojevich after his arrest on corruption charges related to his pending appointment to Obama’s now-vacant Senate seat. Obama himself said that he had had no ...
The Early Word: Blagojevich Fallout
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com 12/10/2008 — Though Barack Obama and his team have been distancing themselves from Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the scandal still carries some risks for Mr. Obama.
Obama And Blagojevich: Obama's Response? —
TPM Election Central
Okay, here's your Blagojevich thread. As you may have heard by now, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested today on charges he tried to sell or trade Obama's Senate seat.
According to today's pool report, Obama canceled an FBI briefing today, perhaps because of the news, and it's ...
Charges: Blago Discussed Cash For Obama Seat —
TPMMuckraker
More from Pat Fitzgerald's statement on the Blagojevich charges:
A 76-page FBI affidavit alleges that Blagojevich was intercepted on court-authorized wiretaps during the last month conspiring to sell or trade Illinois' U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama for financial ...
Governor Blagojevich Arrested —
The Latest on Air America
MSNBC has the details :
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested by FBI agents Tuesday morning on federal corruption charges, officials said.
His chief of staff John Harris was also charged, the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed in a statement.
Blagojevich, 51, and ...
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