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.

[Dead Corpse]

Something in the water maybe? Or are those the only kinds willing to "do what it takes" to get elected?

If the latter, we've got bigger problems than most realize.

[Alissa]

That would probably be Lt. Governor Pat Quinn. Just hope he’s not another Patterson (ala NY State).

[retrokitten]

Now it’s saying his chief of staff was also taken into custody.

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008/12/source-feds-take-gov-blagojevich-into-custody.html

[getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL]

Lol!

[varmintman]

Can they arrest Blago without arresting Oinkbama?? I mean, Illinois politics is basically one thing...

[BP2]

BUMP

INTERESTING TIMING...

Update: December 9, 2008 at 8:26 AM |

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.

A Blagojevich spokesman said he was unaware of the development. "Haven't heard anything -- you are first to call," Lucio Guerrero said in an e-mail.

The stunning, early morning visit by authorities to the governor's North Side home came amid revelations that federal investigators had recorded the governor with the cooperation of a longtime confidant and had begun to focus on the possibility that the process of choosing a Senate successor to President-elect Barack Obama could be tainted by pay-to-play politics.

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

“Of course he is a Democrat, aren’t they all in the Chicago area Dems?”

Ha! Even the Republicans in Illinois are Democrats.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Are the voters of IL schizophrenic or something?

Nope. The majority of them are corpses.

[mewzilla]

Meanwhile....

Illinois cuts ties to BofA over plant closing

And a question for the sit-ins at Republic: Gonna throw bail for Blago?

[retrokitten]

U.S. attorney's office spokesman Randall Samborn said both Blagojevich and his chief of staff John Harris were arrested today. Authorities aren't yet releasing details about those charges.

[mewzilla]

Now it’s saying his chief of staff was also taken into custody.

Whoa, Nellie. Wonder who's next....

[Attention Surplus Disorder]

I’m comforted by the prominent display of the governor’s party affiliation in the article. NOT. NOWHERE LISTED.

[Mr. Silverback]

In the Trib’s defense, one hardly has to mention party affiliation these days. Unless you’re a state repfrom a rural area, you’re a Dem.

That said, the wire services won’t tell you he’s a Dem, either.

[bcsco]

Ha! Even the Republicans in Illinois are Democrats.

Not the ones who represent me...

[TLI]

Speaking to reporters Monday for the first time since the Tribune revealed federal investigators had recorded him and others as part of their corruption probe, Blagojevich said his discussions were "always lawful."

Huh…ya think?

[iowamark]

Phone call yesterday and/or this morning:

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

[retrokitten]

I don’t know if you want to update the headline, but the US Attorney’s office is now confirming the Blago and his Chief of Staff have been taken into custody.

Article:
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008/12/source-feds-take-gov-blagojevich-into-custody.html

[Westbrook]

> Obama’s vacant seat

May I venture to say that any seat “occupied” by 0 can be construed as “vacant”?

[Doogle]

anyone wanna bet Blago beats William Jefferson to jail?

[Oldexpat]

The question is whether or not Fitzgerald will be retained by Zero. Chances are he won’t. He is getting too close to Zero. Go back and read the articles about them shaking down hospitals for permits.