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foxnews.com - 12/10/2008
Obama Calls on Blagojevich to Resign - FOXNews.com Transition Tracker
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President-elect Barack Obama is calling for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to resign, after the Illinois governor's arrest on corruption charges caused an unwelcome home-state distraction during an intense transition period. Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs said in an e-mail to FOX News Wednesday ...
politico.com - 12/11/2008
Blagojevich questions censored on Transition site
— politico.com — President-elect Barack Obama's Transition today launched " Open for Questions ," a Digg-style feature allowing citizens to... submit questions, and to vote on one another's questions, bringing favored inquiries to the top of the list. It was ... (more) Blagojevich questions censored on Transition site

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chicagotribune.com - 12/11/2008
By Chicago standards, Blagojevich isn't crazy -
— chicagotribune.com — When it comes to Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D-Dead Meat), many national TV talking heads can't resist playing... amateur psychiatrist. "He's crazy," said one talking head of our governor. "A sociopath!" said another. "He should have been put in a ... (more) By Chicago standards, Blagojevich isn't crazy -

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Michelle Obama Is The “Specifically Named Individual” On Page 64 of The Affidavit Submitted by FBI
noquarterusa.net - 12/10/2008
Michelle Obama Is The “Specifically Named Individual” On Page 64 of The Affidavit ...
— noquarterusa.net — Please read the Criminal Complaint filed by David W. Cain , Special Agent of the FBI. Details... of the conversations Blagojevich had with his operatives about Barack Obama and the possibility Barack Obama would strike several deals with Blagojevich ... (more) Michelle Obama Is The “Specifically Named ...

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Obama Calls for Blagojevich to Resign
Boots and Sabers — ... This seems weak . President-elect Barack Obama is calling for the Illinois governor to resign. Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs says the president-elect agrees with other prominent politicians in Illinois and elsewhere that “under the current circumstances, it is difficult for the governor to effectively do his job and serve the people of Illinois.” He should resign because he can’t effectively do his job? How about he should resign because he’s allegedly a complete crook? Posted by Owen at ...

Chicago Politics And the Man With the Middle Name Hussein
Stop The ACLU — ... Now that a Chicago Machine insider has been caught, the rest of the machine is turning their backs on him. Obama is now calling for his resignation and the Dems in control of the Illinois Legislature are in talks aimed at arranging for a special election to fill Obama’s seat. This has even prompted US Senate Democrats to warn Governor Blagojevich to not announce an appointment. Link - Obama Calls on Blagojevich to Resign Link - ...

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