driftglass.blogspot.com - 12/20/2008
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Governor Shakedown interrupted his jogging long enough to grant his loyal subjects a presser. And it went a little something like this… Turns out, when you read the ingredients list on the side of the box, the presser came with twice as many lawyers as actual governors, but hey. Also the ...
Corrupt Governor Update XIII
driftglass.blogspot.com 1/24/2009 — Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and see The Amazing Dog-Faced Governor! Yowazh! Yowzah! For the price of one, thin dime, ladies and gentlemen. One tenth of a dollah! Yowazh! Yowzah! File under: Turns out, crime actually does pay... From Crain's ...
First thoughts: So who's corrupt now?
firstread.msnbc.msn.com 12/11/2008 — From Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, Domenico Montanaro, and Carrie Dann*** So who’s corrupt now? Since his election last month, Obama and his team have masterfully choreographed every cabinet announcement, press conference, and meeting for maximum effect -- ...
The most corrupt political office in America: Illinois Governor
politickernj.com 12/10/2008 — The arrest of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his top aide on charges, among other things, that he attempted to sell off his pick to replace President-elect Barack Obama's former Senate seat, creates a drama for political junkies just in time for ...
The Most Corrupt Office in America
politicalwire.com 12/11/2008 — James Pindell : "Along with the position of Newark, New Jersey mayor the seat of Illinois Governor may be the most corrupt office in America... If Blagojevich is convicted he will become the fourth Illinois Governor in 40 years to go to jail."
UPDATE: Can They Do That?
swampland.blogs.time.com 12/31/2008 — Commenter sgwhiteinfla asks:
How can Reid stop Burris from being seated even if he wanted to[?]
That's a good question. Jeff Greenfield, looking at the precedents, doesn't think he can :
In the past, the Senate has ruled on appointments where ...
Rightbloggers: Blago, Richardson Prove Obama Corrupt, Dems Racist
blogs.villagevoice.com 1/5/2009 —
It's a rare treat when liberals and conservatives can get together, and they seem to agree that Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is one awesome crook. Lefty outlets have been following the Blagojevich " fiasco ," exploring the linkages between ...
Media Matters and the Corrupt Press on the Run - Bill O
foxnews.com 11/18/2008 — Talking Points Media Matters and the Corrupt Press on the Run Thursday, September 27, 2007 By Bill O'Reilly As reported, the far-left smear Web site Media Matters distorted a very positive discussion on race and accused me of racism. Today, there was ...
Most corrupt state: Louisiana ranked more corrupt than Illinois -
chicagotribune.com 3/27/2009 — NEW ORLEANS — A couple of months ago, an obscure New Orleans tax assessor was ticketed for allegedly using flashing blue police lights illegally mounted on his car to weave his way through a traffic jam. As public corruption allegations in Louisiana ...
Blagojevich Pick Raised Money For The Governor
huffingtonpost.com 12/30/2008 — Rod Blagojevich's choice to fill Barack Obama's Senate seat, Roland Burris, helped raise money for the governor on multiple occasions.
Blagojevich's choice is already being met with a steep wave of skepticism, because the embattled Illinois ...
Blago: 'I will fight… I will fight…' —
First Read 12/19/2008
From NBC’s Abigail Williams and Domenico Montanaro In his first significant press conference since the allegations of corruption made last week Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich not only ignored requests for his resignation, but declared his ...
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