Posted on 12/09/2008 3:05:41 PM PST by SmithL
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Though Barack Obama isn't accused of anything, the charges against his home-state governor concerning Obama's own Senate seat no less are an unwelcome distraction. And the ultimate fallout is unclear.
As Obama works to set up his new administration and deal with a national economic crisis, suddenly he also is spending time and attention trying to distance himself from Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and charges that the governor was trying to sell the now-vacant Senate post.
The president-elect was blunt and brief in addressing the case on Tuesday: "I had no contact with the governor or his office, and so I was not aware of what was happening" concerning any possible dealing about Blagojevich's appointment of a successor.
It's Obama's first big headache since his election last month, and Republicans were anything but eager to let it go away.
Said Rep. Eric Cantor of Virginia, the new GOP House whip: "The serious nature of the crimes listed by federal prosecutors raises questions about the interaction with Gov. Blagojevich, President-elect Obama and other high ranking officials who will be working for the future president."
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“Obama hasnt learned that if you lie, you need to remember all your lies or you will not keep things straight and trip yourself up. If you tell the truth, you only need to remember the truth.”
So true! And I know the truth always comes out, even though sometimes it takes a while. A friend sent me this, and I love what it says:
VERTAS NUMQUAM PERIT, VERITAS ODIT MORAS, VERITAS VINCIT.
TRUTH NEVER PERISHES, TRUTH HATES DELAY, TRUTH CONQUERS.
Betcha the feds got his COS on tape----Rahm's a former Clinton lowlife and a Cong'man (gag).
Its going to get worse before it gets better. Maybe Obama can pardon him on Jan. 21 (this would doom any chance for a re-election). Too Funny. Maybe the sheep will learn a lesson.
O never seems to be aware of what is happening right under his nose.
tic..tic....tic
Too late for that.
His “transition team” has been back-peddling on comments and interviews for the past two years.
This is just beginning, and Rod will roll-over. When he does, there will be fall-out around Obama. I don’t think Obama will fall, but I don’t think Biden is going to sit still when he is one Nixonian act away from the Presidency.
The best part? O lost any goodwill he had with moderates going into the job, and he and the dems lost any honeymoon to force through an agenda to a blind electorate.
He knows it, too.
The Office of the President Elect, through an anonymous source, has said that “Ax[elrod] misspoke.” Didn’t take long. There’s a thread up about it, don’t have the link right now.
“The Office of the President Elect, through an anonymous source, has said that Ax[elrod] misspoke. Didnt take long. Theres a thread up about it, dont have the link right now.”
Yes, I saw that too. As other Freepers have noted, Obama is quick to respond with the “misspoke”, “you took words out of context”, “I didn’t know him” “just a neighbor”, “he’s not the Gov. I knew” and on and on. :)
The rest of the wiretaps Fritzgerald has are going to be interesting. Finding out who Senate picks 1,2,3,4,5 are will be known in time I’m sure. Think maybe Jesse was trying to get a number!
I guess Rahm, too. Rahm is Obama’s closest confidant, and a big Chicago playa—has been for some time. And Rahm is as dirty as they come.
“The rest of the wiretaps Fritzgerald has are going to be interesting. Finding out who Senate picks 1,2,3,4,5 are will be known in time Im sure. Think maybe Jesse was trying to get a number!”
I just heard speculation on WLS in Chicago that #5 may be Jesse Jackson Jr. —the one Blago thought might come across with something. I think they said he was scheduled to be a guest on a program tomorrow and has canceled....
you beat me to it. and flees? he’s infested bad
Michelle Obama Is The Specifically Named Individual On Page 64 of The Affidavit Submitted by FBI
Biggest mystery since “Client #9”
Come the eve of Jan 19 the caretakers at the White House should cover everything with plastic. Jefferson's (Thomas, not William) head would spin if he knew the WH is soon to be occupied by these despicable grifters.
On Jan 20 the White House, in all its noble history and splendor, will be relegated to a carnival side show.
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