Richard Daley.
Rod Blagojevich.
“That Year, [Obama] Gained His First High-Level Experience In A Statewide Campaign When He Advised The Victorious Gubernatorial Candidate Rod Blagojevich, Another Politician With A Funny Name And A Message Of Reform.” (Ryan Lizza, “Making It,” The New Yorker, 7/21/08)
“Obama, Who Endorsed Blagojevich For A Second Term Nearly 18 Months Ago, Said He’s Ready To Help Illinois Democrats In The Upcoming Elections.” (John Patterson, “Senator Says He’s Still Willing To Help Blagojevich Despite Hiring Concerns,” Chicago Daily Herald, 7/27/06)