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townhall.com - 12/17/2008
Hugh Hewitt: 21 Taped Conversations? A Question for Criminal Defense Lawyers
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If the Chicago Sun Times' Michael Sneed is correct and there are 21 taped conversations between Rahm Emanuel and Rod Blagojevich, the trouble for the incoming WH chief of staff is just beginning. Given Emanuel's...
chicagobreakingnews.com - 12/18/2008
Blagojevich won't fill Obama Senate seat
— chicagobreakingnews.com — Gov. Rod Blagojevich will not appoint anyone to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama, the governor's lawyer said today. Speaking at a news conference following his appearance before a committee weighing Blagojevich's ... (more) Blagojevich won't fill Obama Senate seat

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BUNGLING ON BLAGO - New York Post
nypost.com - 12/16/2008
BUNGLING ON BLAGO - New York Post
— nypost.com — Last updated: 3:54 am December 16, 2008 Posted: 2:57 am December 16, 2008 Barack Obama is experiencing the first "scandal" of his presidency before he's taken office - or so sayeth the media. Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is accused of (among much ... (more) BUNGLING ON BLAGO - New York Post

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article.nationalreview.com - 12/17/2008
York: Could the Blago Scandal Ensnare Team Obama? You Be...
— article.nationalreview.com — You dont think the Blagojevich matter could cause trouble for Obama? Then you havent looked closely enough at the Plame affair. (more) York: Could the Blago Scandal Ensnare Team Obama? You Be...

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Blogometer:  12/17: Caroline And The Netroots

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12/17: Caroline And The Netroots
Blogometer — December 17, 2008 12/17: Caroline And The Netroots Prominent liberal bloggers remain strongly opposed to the prospect of NY Gov. David Patterson appointing Caroline Kennedy to Hillary Clinton 's Senate seat. Most lefty bloggers oppose Kennedy's Senate bid on the grounds that a person who's never run for office does not deserve an appointment simply because of her celebrity status . Liberal bloggers also argue that Kennedy's lack of legislative experience is problematic and that her candidacy will hurt the political prospects of other NY Dems . However, it appears that many of the readers of these liberal blogs are more ...

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Reading the fucking criminal complaint.
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Hugh Hewitt: The President-elect Should Ask USA Fitzgerald To Release Transcripts Of All Taped Conversations Between Blagojevich and Obama Advisors
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York: The Blago Scandal: Whats the Rush?
article.nationalreview.com 12/15/2008 — Are Obama allies stoking a crisis to push an embarrassing scandal offstage?
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Impeachment panel begins, Blagojevich speaks — msnbc.com: Politics 12/17/2008
As an impeachment inquiry against Rod Blagojevich hits a speed bump in Springfield, the governor speaks in Chicago for the first time since the scandal surfaced.
Blagojevich tells reporters to 'hang loose' — CNN.com - Politics 12/17/2008
Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Wednesday that he "can't wait to begin to tell his side of the story."
Blagojevich: 'Hang loose' (Politico) — Yahoo! News: Politics News 12/17/2008
Politico - Gov. Rod Blagojevich spoke with reporters for several minutes before taking a jog in snowy Chicago, telling them to "hang loose" to hear his side of the story. 
Court won't oust Blago (Politico) — Yahoo! News: Politics News 12/17/2008
Politico - Rick Pearson reports that the Illinois Supreme Court rejected Lisa Madigan's attempt to have Blagojevich declared unfit to hold office.