Posted on 12/09/2008 1:51:09 PM PST by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!
Sweet catch by Tapper, showing why he got that promotion.
Obama today…
“I had no contact with the governor or his office and so I was not aware of what was happening, ” Obama told reporters today in Chicago. “It’s a sad day for Illinois. Beyond that, I don’t think it’s appropriate to comment.”
…versus Axelrod on November 23, as seen below.
Be sure to read Tapper’s post, as he has plenty more on The One’s long history as a friend of — and advisor to — Blago. Axelrod himself begged off Blagojevich’s first gubernatorial campaign because “I was concerned about whether he was ready for … governing.” Not so Obama and Emanuel; they both served as advisors, and they and Blago went on endorsing each other to the bitter end.
Watch the VIDEO
Update: Awesome. Let’s just drag this out as long as possible. Either we get the spectacle of the Illinois legislature impeaching him or we get the spectacle of Blago appointing The One’s successor while in jail. And based on the charges, he’s just stupid/nutty enough to do it.
“He didn’t do anything wrong,” attorney Sheldon Sorosky told reporters after Blagojevich was arraigned. “A lot of this is just politics.” Blagojevich should be in the office Wednesday, Sorosky added.
So, reporters asked, he does not intend to resign? “Not that I know of, no,” said Sorosky, who added that the governor was “surprised” by the day’s events.
That was my reaction also.
Why do people go into politics if it isn't for the chance to extort money and deal in influence? That's just what government does. Why is anyone surprised? I really don't think this case is anything special. You could nail half the politicians in this country the same way Fitz did here. This guy was just unlucky - he got caught.
why is it only a scandal if it is someone other than a democrat?
The media keep talking about 72 or is it 75 pages they have. Where is this published?
bookmarking road tolling for later
Obama is as corrupt as the rest of Chicago gangland.... America is just plain dumb for voting for him.
No one will be held accountable, even now people are starting to put up walls.
Anyone willing to take a bet as to when Axlerod will get the boot from the Obama camp?
will watch later...thanks.
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