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Emanuel, Blago had “conversations” on Senate succession
Emanuel, Blago had “conversations” on Senate succession
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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
Blago could decide future by Monday
Blago could decide future by Monday
suntimes.com — 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. (more) Blago could decide future by Monday
Pressure builds on Obama to release his Blagojevich contacts
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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Rahmbo-Blago Talks Sink Obama's Credibility
Gateway Pundit — More Bad News For the Hope and Changers-- Barack Obama and his team issued categorical denials that Obama and/or his staff had contacted Blagojevich or his staff about the succession. Of course, it is apparent now that this was a lie. And, despite the denials from the media, it is now obvious that the likelihood that Barack Obama and Chicago's political culture have little to do with each other is less statistically probable than being struck ...

Around The Sphere
The Moderate Voice — ... lunches several times a week at restaurants, getg government provided health care (as they complain about health care reform that isn’t entirely private) — an “Oh well” to let an industry suddenly go under that would trigger more financial turmoil, unemployment and pain. Will George Bush salvage part of his legacy and act to help keep the industry afloat? Stay tuned… Obama Has Some Problems And Some ‘Splainin’ To Do as Ed Morrissey writes: The categorical denials coming from Barack Obama on ...

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