Source: Feds take [Illinois] Gov. Blagojevich into custody

Chicago Tribune ^ | 12/09/08

[KeyLargo]

A source said today that Gov. Rod Blagojevich was taken into federal custody at his North Side home this morning. The U.S. attorney's office would not confirm the information, and a spokesman for the governor did not immediately return a phone call for comment.

[sausageseller]

D or Rs would be nice on that list.

[Free America52]

Tin foil hat securely on . . .

Maybe there’s more to this than we know. It’s hard to believe that our government is going to stand by with BHO winning the election with Acorn, illegal foreign donations, illegal donation limits, illegal credit card transactions, ..., and do nothing. Rezko, then Blago - who’s next - are there other facts that we don’t know (the answer is YES!). Are they somehow all connected?

Then you start thinking about 20,000 troops recently being deployed to Northern Command to “quell riots and civil disorder”, and one might ask - WTF is going on?

[retrokitten]

I would vote for Don in a heartbeat. LOL

[54skylark]

At least we will get a good gov in Pat Quinn!!

[casinva]

Thanks for the post!

This sure makes for an exciting day today!

[Hot Tabasco]

He’s got big hair, is that real or just a big ugly ferret on his head?

[Bahbah]

Did Patrick Fitzgerald just buy himself some job security?

[apt4truth]

"Everyone here at the office has stopped work, including me. All the radioes are on. I’m listening to WLS (even though I can’t stand that Roma hag)."

So this is like a big deal, huh? Maybe Obama is next? We can hope.

[Abathar]

What?? Roma isn’t bad at all, I like her.

[Thane_Banquo]

What is that for Illinois? Five governors in a row gone to jail?

They don't call Chicago "Crook County" for nothing. IL is like a Third World banana republic: Bribery is considered normal.

[STARWISE]

It’s electrifying!

Allegedly also wheeling and dealing for 0’s senate seat!!!!

And allegedly scheming to hurt the Chicago Trib ... bad.

[lnzog]

THe radio guys here are being proffesional. although i’m sure they are as happy as everyone!

[RummyChick]

“And just this year, another Blagojevich fundraiser, Antoin “Tony” Rezko, was convicted on pay-to-play corruption charges. “

Did Rezko roll over?

[retrokitten]

FBI spokesman on CLTV said that Fitzgerald will have a press conference in about 2 hrs.

[XR7]

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[conservativebabe]

That’s exactly what I was thinking!!LOL!

[KeyLargo]

Phone call yesterday and/or this morning:

“Barack, this is Rod. You gotta save me!”
“Rod who?”

LOL!

But you’re right.

Ha, Ha, Ha.....!

[ebiskit]

The 84Million Dollar (inflation) question to all of you now is how does this affect the open Senate seat vacated by one Chosen One?

Who gets to appoint The One’s replacement?

Is Blago-Drago still able to carry out this duty while under Federal indictment?

Who is the deputy Governor?

Inquiring minds want to know.

tahDeetz

[Marathoner]

Maybe Obama is next? We can hope.

I pray to GOD this thing would have legs that extend that far. What a Christmas present that would be!!

[bcsco]

Mancow is on next. Now THAT should be entertaining. The same for Roe Conn this afternoon...