I’m with you on thinking Obama and staff may have avoided Blago entirely. They knew he was already under investigation, and probably guessed (at the least) that wiretaps and other means of eavesdropping and surveillance were in place.
Another point is that Blago’s intention was to plant stories that “leaked” false information about the potential candidates, so could Blago’s staff have planted information stating meetings took place that really never did? (With Obama)
Jarrett may have went along with the senator appointment until she got confirmation of a better apointment with the WH.
Too much speculation! Not enough answers!
Bottom line: Many others are involved. We deserve answers and names.
There are 300 hours of tapes. There is a lot more material.
Yes, it’s not that I don’t think Obama and his team are dirty — just that they are more careful than Blago, who is obviously a reckless fool.