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slate.com - 12/14/2008

Which state is the most corrupt—Illinois or Louisiana? - By Jacob Weisberg - Slate Magazine

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Illustration by Charlie Powell. Click image to expand. With the unmasking of Gov. Rod Blagojevich as a kleptocrat of Paraguayan proportion, Illinois now has a real chance—its first in more than a generation—to defeat Louisiana in the NCAA finals of American political corruption. Illinois boasts ...

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slate.com - 12/10/2008

Why is Chicago so corrupt? - By Daniel Engber - Slate Magazine

— slate.com — On Tuesday, Gov. Rod Blagojevich of Illinois was taken into federal custody on corruption charges , one... of which entails attempting to sell President-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat to the highest bidder. In 2006, Daniel Engber explained why ... (more) Why is Chicago so corrupt? - By Daniel Engber - Slate ...

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politickernj.com - 12/10/2008

The most corrupt political office in America: Illinois Governor

— politickernj.com — The arrest of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his top aide on charges, among other things, that... he attempted to sell off his pick to replace President-elect Barack Obama's former Senate seat, creates a drama for political junkies just in time for ... (more) The most corrupt political office in America: Illinois ...

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Barack Obama

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slate.com - 12/14/2008

The Democrats and their lame leaders. - By Jacob Weisberg - Slate Magazine

— slate.com — What in heavens name is Weisberg talking about? Dean's … "gaffe" is not a gaffe. It's an... accurate assessment. You cannot point to any other politician who has been more accurate in his assessments of what was going to happen in Iraq. Moreover, Dean ... (more) The Democrats and their lame leaders. - By Jacob ...

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The Battle Continues
Talking Points Memo — Weisberg takes a stab at the 'what's the most crooked state' contest.

The race to the bottom
Political Animal — ... " a few days ago, as residents of New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York got annoyed by all the attention that Alaska, Illinois, and Louisiana have been getting. (Jacob Weisberg gives the edge to Illinois over Louisiana .) For what it's worth, I was saddened to see Florida, where I was born and raised, get left out of the mix. Today, the New York Times' Bill Marsh ...

Midday Open Thread
Daily Kos — George Bush took his last top secret, cloak and dagger, victory tour of Iraq, with "tour" being defined as a few hours in the Green Zone or at a heavily guarded military base...still waiting on the definition of victory. Late addition: Who knew it would be this exciting? Which state will take the most politically corrupt title this year, Illinois or Louisiana? Jacob Weisberg says: It's going to be a close contest again this year, but I'm betting on the Fighting Illini to claim the national championship. ...

The Corruption Smackdown
The Monkey Cage — ... Over at Slate, Jacob Weisberg has posted a smackdown between Louisiana and Illinois for the honor of being the most corrupt state in the whole USofA. It’s a good read — simultaneously informative and fun. ...

Corrupt Ex-Governor Update
d r i f t g l a s s — ... Now that she's Convict Troutman, Arenda now becomes just another one of the roughly 20% of all alderman since the 1970s who have ended up on the federal perp walk. ...