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chicagotribune.com - 12/12/2008
Rod Blagojevich : Rod Blagojevich News and Photos
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Rod R. Blagojevich is the 40th governor of Illinois. He was first elected in 2002 and was re-elected in 2006. Blagojevich was born in Chicago in 1956. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1979 and earned his law degree from Pepperdine in 1983. Prior to being elected governor, ...

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Firedoglake:  BREAKING: Blagojevich Fundraiser Held By Jackson Allies; Jackson Camp Tied to Pay-for Play

Politics Daily:  Rahm Emanuel's Senate Shortlist to Blagojevich Confirmed by Source

ArchPundit:  Project Elwood

blogs.wsj.com - 12/15/2008
The Real Story Behind the Rushed Blagojevich Bust: How the Feds Are Frustrated by Losing (Maybe) ...
— blogs.wsj.com — Cam Simpson reports on the Rod Blagojevich case in Chicago. Conventional wisdom holds that U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald ordered the FBI to arrest Rod Blagojevich before sunrise Tuesday in order to stop a crime from being committed. That ... (more) The Real Story Behind the Rushed Blagojevich Bust: How ...

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Blago could decide future by Monday
suntimes.com - 12/13/2008
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

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friendsofblago.com - 12/13/2008
Blagojevich Democrats are all part of the same tainted web in Illinois.
— friendsofblago.com — Governor Rod Blagojevich has put a "For Sale" sign on the Illinois state capitol for years. Now he has put a "For Sale" sign on the important job of filling the seat currently held by President-Elect Barack Obama. He has been caught red-handed. The ... (more) Blagojevich Democrats are all part of the same tainted ...

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BREAKING: Blagojevich Fundraiser Held By Jackson Allies; Jackson Camp Tied to Pay-for Play
Firedoglake — ... As Gov. Rod Blagojevich was trying to pick Illinois' next U.S. senator, businessmen with ties to both the governor and U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. discussed raising at least $1 million for Blagojevich's campaign as a way to encourage him to pick Jackson for the job, the Tribune has learned. Blagojevich made an appearance at an Oct. 31 luncheon meeting at the India House restaurant in Schaumburg sponsored by Oak Brook businessman Raghuveer Nayak, a major Blagojevich supporter who also has fundraising and business ties to the Jackson family, according to ...

Rahm Emanuel's Senate Shortlist to Blagojevich Confirmed by Source
Politics Daily — ... 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. ...

Project Elwood
ArchPundit — ... Project Elwood—an apparent reference to a “Blues Brothers” character—was code for secret negotiations between former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s administration and Tribune Co. for the state to buy ...

Rod Blagojevich to Star in NBC Reality Show
Politics Daily — ... CHICAGO (AP) - In the span of a few months, Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY'-uh-vich) could trade the Illinois governor's office for the Costa Rican jungle. ...

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obsidianwings.blogs.com 12/10/2008 — by hilzoy Since everyone else has already noted the salient points from Rod Blagojevich's Epic Fail -- the appalling idea of selling a Senate seat, the utter boneheadedness, the total lack of conscience -- I'll just take that all as read, and ...
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chicagotribune.com 12/9/2008 — Blagojevich responds Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrives at the Tribune Tower for an interview with CNN in Chicago. He had earlier appeared outside Republic Windows and Doors plant to offer support for the workers. Outside the plant he spoke to the media for ...
Blagojevich: I'll talk 'soon'
chicagobreakingnews.com 12/17/2008 — blago400.jpg Gov. Rod Blagojevich fends off reporters' questions this morning outside his Ravenswood Manor home. (Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune) Gov. Rod Blagojevich says the day "will soon be here" when he'll tell his side of the story to the people ...
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chicagotribune.com 12/9/2008 — UPDATE: Feds take Gov. Blagojevich into custody Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff were arrested today by FBI agents on federal corruption charges. Click here for the latest updates from the Breaking News Center . A three-year federal ...
Rod Blagojevich isn't really much of a Democrat
buzzflash.com 12/15/2008 — A BUZZFLASH NEWS ALERT by Chad Rubel We rail on government corruption -- Democratic or Republican. Usually, the Republicans commit far worse atrocities (George W. Bush, torture; Eliot Spitzer, prostitutes). And the public is having fun with Rod ...
Report: Jackson backers sought cash for Ill. gov. — msnbc.com: Politics 12/12/2008
Businessmen with ties to both Gov. Rod Blagojevich and Rep. Jesse Jackson reportedly discussed raising $1 million to help persuade the governor to appoint Jackson to the Illinois Senate seat.
Calls to impeach embattled Illinois governor grow — msnbc.com: Politics 12/12/2008
As calls for his impeachment intensified, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich opened his front door to let three clergymen into his home on Friday, waving to the media before returning inside.
Illinois attorney general goes to court on governor — CNN Political Ticker 12/12/2008
Blagojevich was arrested earlier this week. (CNN) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a motion with the state Supreme Court about Gov. Rod Blagojevich's "inability" to do his job, Madigan spokeswoman Robin Ziegler said ...
Illinois attorney general goes to court on governor — CNN.com - Politics 12/12/2008
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a motion with the state Supreme Court about Gov. Rod Blagojevich's "inability" to do his job, Madigan spokeswoman Robin Ziegler said Friday.
HAPPENING NOW: Illinois AG briefing on new Blagojevich motion — CNN Political Ticker 12/12/2008
Watch Madigan’s briefing on cnn.com/live. CHICAGO (CNN) — Illinois attorney general Lisa Madigan briefs reporters on the motion she filed today asking the state Supreme Court to declare Gov. Rod Blagojevich "unable to serve." Watch it happen ...