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Obama Team Clears Itself of ‘Inappropriate Discussions’ with Blago
pajamasmedia.com - 12/17/2008
Obama Team Clears Itself of ‘Inappropriate Discussions’ with Blago
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Perhaps they'll try self-surgery next.
latimes.com - 12/16/2008
Obama clears himself and staff in Blagojevich case
— latimes.com — The president-elect says an internal review shows there were no inappropriate conversations with the Illinois governor about... who would fill the vacant Senate seat. >  ... (more) Obama clears himself and staff in Blagojevich case

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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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dailykos.com - 12/16/2008
John King: Obama needs to prove a negative
— dailykos.com — Oh brother ... KING: Much like the star report in the impeachment saga Dana just mentioned. In... this criminal complaint there are some non-family friendly language that we won't repeat on a Sunday morning, but that is Barack Obama's best defense at ... (more) John King: Obama needs to prove a negative

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The Volokh Conspiracy:  Moran Mistaken About Particular Blagojevich-Obama Contacts.

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Moran Mistaken About Particular Blagojevich-Obama Contacts.
The Volokh Conspiracy — At Pajamas Media, Rick Moran is claiming that the government affidavit shows that Blagojevich had conveyed his corrupt plan to two Obama advisors, referred to in the affidavit as Advisor A and Advisor B. But I think that Moran is confused. Advisor A is definitely a Blagojevich advisor (not an Obama advisor), and Advisor B is almost surely a Blagojevich advisor as well. Here is ...

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