One quote in the indictment names November 3rd as the date of a phone conversation regarding the Senate seat and conversations regarding Senate candidate #5. Then Jarrett backs out on November 13th. On November 23rd, Axelrod admits on Fox News Sunday that Obama has been in contact with Blagojevich regarding candidates for his seat. Now, today, Obama claims he’s not been in touch with the governor or his office.
What a tangled web we weave...
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008/10/gov-mum-on-who-may-succeed-obama.html
Blagojevich mum on possible successors to Obama
Chicago Tribune (IL) - Friday, October 31, 2008
Author: Rick Pearson and Monique Garcia, TRIBUNE REPORTERS
Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Thursday cited the potential for bad “karma” and avoided discussing potential Senate successors to Barack Obama should the Democratic nominee win the White House, but acknowledged he has a process in mind for making the most important appointment of his career.
“I just don’t want to jinx him and I don’t like the karma of me thinking that far ahead,” Blagojevich said of Obama ‘s prospects in Tuesday’s election. The governor added, “We have had some discussions about a process which we’ll share ... if all goes well.”
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