Daley declines to call for Blagojevich's resignation

Chicago Sun-Times ^ | 12/20/08 | MARY WISNIEWSKI

[Smokeyblue]

Mayor Daley once again Saturday refused to join the chorus of state politicians demanding Gov. Blagojevich's resignation.

"He should really look at his family and look at the people of Illinois and be able to make a right decision,” Daley said. “That would be up to him to figure that out.”

Blagojevich made a defiant speech Friday, saying he had done nothing wrong and that he would be cleared of federal corruption charges alleging that he attempted to sell President-elect Barack Obama’s U.S. senate seat. Blagojevich also said he would stay on the job.

While refusing to call for Blagojevich to step down, Daley did say that the state faces “major” economic problems, and that an executive shouldn’t be “distracted.”

“You have to be 100 percent on board mentally, physically in regards to when you’re an executive,” said Daley. “That’s all you have to pay attention to. You cannot ever be distracted. Once you’re distracted, then it hurts anyone in government.”

[BlessedBeGod]

LOL, because he knows that Blago has stuff on him...

[the invisib1e hand]

"...That would be up to him to figure that out.”

Love when thugs try to sound philosophical.

[anniegetyourgun]

I’m not sure if he’s trying to sound philosophical, or if he’s trying to telegraph something to his cohort in crime!

[Perdogg]

wonder why.

[Lazamataz]

While refusing to call for Blagojevich to step down, Daley did say that the state faces “major” economic problems, and that an executive shouldn’t be “distracted.”

What a turd.

"We got problems, so never mind the bribery, fraud, corruption, greed, malfeasance, and treason against integrity. I mean, WE GOT PROBLEMS!"

[mainepatsfan]

Gee I wonder why? /s

[Lurker]

Once you’re distracted, then it hurts anyone in government.”

I see the idiot mayor of that cesspool to my East has decided to weigh in.

L

[Brilliant]

Personally, I am not in favor of removing him from office. The longer this goes on the better. Besides, the folks who voted for him should be saddled with him. Teach them a lesson.

[Brilliant]

But Daley scoffed at the idea that the next senator could be former Gov. Jim Edgar — the only Illinois chief executive of the last three who hasn’t faced criminal charges.

“He’s a Republican. He can be appointed by his governor,” Daley said, laughing. “Truthfully. The Democrats won it. It’s a Democratic seat.”

In other words, "Democrats only represent Democrats. Let him be appointed by HIS governor, not OURS."

[Red_Devil 232]

I believe you are right! Daily just told Blago that he is really burnt toast if he reveals anything.

[ThreePuttinDude]

Daley said, laughing...
“Truthfully. The Democrats won it. It’s a Democratic seat.”

Dats my boy dar'...good boy Richie

[Red_Devil 232]

The longer the better. Zero's cabinet picks are playing second fiddle to Blago. Blago stole the ONE'S stage! LOL

[cardinal4]

Well, birds of a feather and all of that..

[hunter112]

The longer this goes on the better.

Yep, he's the poster boy for Chicago politics. And when he finally does disappear, that slot can be filled by Zero.

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

THE BLAGO FREE SPEECH FUND must begin!!

Go Blago!!!
I almost think I would rather have him as president than Obozo..at least Blago is a died in the wool capitalist and can get things done! ha. Can you imagine Patty his wife as First Lady...she’d probably sell the White House?

And he would really pissss off Achmad-dinnerjacket, Poo Poo and the Koreans!

[Paladin2]

"The longer this goes on the better"

Hopey Changemas!

[freekitty]

So what. That doesn’t mean it stays a democratic seat.

[freekitty]

He’a the poster boy for all politicians.

[Prole]

Hehehehehehe!!!!