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Axelrod Denies Barack Obama Met With Rod Blagojevich
Politics Daily —
Filed under: Senate, Democrats, Barack Obama, Scandal, Obama AdministrationThe Obama press office just sent out the following statement, via email: STATEMENT FROM SENIOR ADVISOR DAVID AXELROD I was mistaken when I told an interviewer last month that the President-elect has spoken directly to Governor Blagojevich about the Senate vacancy. They did not then or at any time discuss the subject.That should put the entire matter to rest. What? No? Axelrod's statement is in reference to this appearance on Fox Chicago ...
Oh Brother... Obama Already Caught Lying About His Contact With Blagojevich
Gateway Pundit —
Jake Tapper at Political Punch already caught distancing himself from his indicted governor friend: "Obviously like the rest of the people of Illinois I am saddened and sobered by the news that came out of the US attorney's office today," said President-elect Obama this afternoon in Chicago, speaking of the criminal complaint against Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich for corruption. "But as this is a ongoing investigation involving the governor I don't think it would be appropriate for me to comment on the issue at this time." Asked what contact he'd had with the governor's office about his replacement in the ...
Questions Arise About the Obama/Blagojevich Relationship
Political Punch —
Previous | Main Questions Arise About the Obama/Blagojevich Relationship December 09, 2008 3:37 PM"Obviously like the rest of the people of Illinois I am saddened and sobered by the news that came out of the US attorney's office today," said President-elect Obama this afternoon in Chicago, speaking of the criminal complaint against Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich for corruption. "But as this is a ongoing investigation involving the governor I don't think it would be appropriate for me to comment on the issue at this time."Asked what contact he'd had with the governor's office about his replacement in the Senate, President-elect Obama today said "I had no ...
Obama vs. Axelrod on Talks With Blagojevich
Weekly Standard Blog —
The supreme nuance of Team Obama reared its quisling little head again today, at a press conference:
Asked what contact he'd had with the governor's office about his replacement in the Senate, President-elect Obama today said "I had no contact with the governor or his office and so we were not, I was not aware of what was happening."
But on November 23, 2008, his senior adviser David Axelrod appeared on Fox News Chicago and said something quite different.
While insisting that the President-elect had not expressed a favorite to replace him, and his inclination was to avoid being a "kingmaker," Axelrod said, "I know he's talked to ...
Obama: I never talked to Blagojevich about the Senate seat; Axelrod: Yes, he did; Update: Blago won’t resign
Hot Air » Top Picks —
Obama: I never talked to Blagojevich about the Senate seat; Axelrod: Yes, he did; Update: Blago won’t resign posted at 4:18 pm on December 9, 2008 by Allahpundit Send to a Friend | Share on Facebook | printer-friendly Sweet catch by Tapper, showing why he got that promotion . Obama today … “I had no contact with the governor or his office and so I was not aware of what was happening, ” Obama told reporters today in Chicago. “It’s a sad day for Illinois. Beyond that, I don’t think it’s appropriate to comment.”…versus Axelrod on November 23, as seen below. Be sure to read Tapper’s post, as he has plenty more on The One’s ...
Appoint a Special Prosecutor in Blagojevitch-Obama Corruption Probe
Flopping Aces —
A federal prosecutor concerned about keeping his job in the Obama Administration should not be in charge of determining what ties Obama may have had to Blagojevitch corruption!
Either President Elect Obama or his chief strategist David Axelrod is lying! Jake Tapper writing at ABC’s Political Punch has the story:
Questions Arise About the Obama/Blagojevich Relationship
Political Punch
December 09, 2008 3:37 PM
“Obviously like the rest of the people of Illinois I am saddened and sobered by the news that came out of the US attorney’s ...
What is the Obama-Blagojevich Relationship?; Update: Obama Aide Says Axelrod Misspoke
FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog —
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An Obama aide now says:” “What the president-elect said today is correct, David Axelrod misspoke.” Open exit question: But, when did they last speak and does the FBI have it on tape?
Barack ...
What is the Obama-Blagojevich Relationship?
FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog —
Barack Obama’s senior adviser David Axelrod’s appearance on Fox Chicago Sunday. (November 23, 2008). In the video Axelrod contradicts today’s Barack Obama statements that he had no contact with the Governor or his staff regarding the appointment of a replacement U.S. ...
Obama Throws Axelrod Under the Bus in Record Time
JammieWearingFool —
Been following BlagoGate on the periphery today and if you've been under a rock, start here . Anyway, the latest I've been keeping tabs on is the claim made by Obama today whether he'd discussed his Senate seat with his disgraced pal. Asked what contact he'd had with the governor's office about his replacement in the Senate, President-elect Obama today said "I had no contact with the governor or his office and so we were not, I was not aware of what was happening." But on November 23, 2008, his senior adviser David Axelrod appeared on Fox News Chicago and said something quite different. While insisting that the President-elect had not expressed a favorite ...
Apparently, Axelrod “misspoke.”
RedState: Conservative News and Community —
As Jake Tapper noted, Obama claim to not be involved in Blagojevich’s search for a replacement Senator:
Asked what contact he’d had with the governor’s office about his replacement in the Senate, President-elect Obama today said “I had no contact with the governor or his office and so we were not, I was not aware of what was happening.”
…was a direct contradiction of what David Axelrod said earlier: “I know he’s talked to the governor and there are a whole range of names many of which have surfaced, and I think he has a fondness for a lot of them.” ...
Axelrod: Obama Had Talked To Blago About Replacement
The Jawa Report —
December 09, 2008 Axelrod: Obama Had Talked To Blago About Replacement Obama denies meeting with Blago. Is Axelrod next to go under the bus? h/t JWF By Stable Hand at December 9, 2008 06:48 PM | | l digg this
Team Barry begins to throw the Chicago machine under the bus
Sister Toldjah —
And in the process, they contradict themselves … twice. Jake Tapper reports:
“Obviously like the rest of the people of Illinois I am saddened and sobered by the news that came out of the US attorney’s office today,” said President-elect Obama this afternoon in Chicago, speaking of the criminal complaint against Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich for corruption. “But as this is a ongoing investigation involving the governor I don’t think it would be appropriate for me to comment on the issue at this time.”
Asked what contact he’d had with the governor’s office about his ...
Hope and Change: Questions Come Up on Obama Blagojevich Relationship
Stop The ACLU —
Today we learned that Illinois Governor, Blagojevich, tried to bribe people and cash in on appointing someone to Obama’s seat! Just when you thought we couldn’t handle any more hope and change, we get more mixed messages from the Obama camp! Asked what contact he’d had with the governor’s office about his replacement in the Senate, President-elect Obama today said “I had no contact with the governor or his office and so we were not, I was not aware of what was happening.” But on November 23, 2008, his senior adviser David Axelrod appeared on Fox News Chicago and said something quite different. While insisting that the President-elect had not expressed a ...
Did He or Didn’t He? (Only the U.S. Attorney May Know For Sure)
Deceiver.com —
Here’s Barack Obama senior advisor David Axelrod on November 23, talking with Fox News Chicago about Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s impending pick of someone to replace Obama in the U.S. Senate::
I know he’s talked to the governor and, you know, he’s — there are a whole range of names, many of which have surfaced, and that, and he’s, uh, I think he has a fondness for a lot of them.
Here’s Barack Obama today: ...
