Posted on 06/03/2010 1:34:00 PM PDT by Michael van der Galien
I’m expecting a lot from disgraced former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s federal corruption trial, for which the jury selection started today. As the Chicago Tribune reports, this trial will ‘feature prosecutors feeding voters a steady reminder of the worst elements of Illinois’ political culture — allegations that money, insider influence and personal interest drive public policy in this state.’
Charges range from ‘trying to shake down a children’s hospital for campaign cash to trying to peddle President Barack Obama’s vacant Senate seat for profit.’ Although most believe that Blagojevich is guilty as charged – and of more – few expect him to go down without putting up a fight. It’s likely he’s got quite some dirt on other Chicago politicians and that he’s willing to throw it at them. Let’s hope so, at least.
Of course this is exactly what many Illinois politicians – and especially Democrats – fear. Blagojevich isn’t exactly known for being prudent. He’ll do anything he’ll consider necessary to defend himself, even disgracing his fellow brothers in arms.
Blagojevich was succeeded as governor by Pat Quinn, who twice served as his running mate. Will Quinn get through this trial unscathed? How about other powerful Illinois Democrats such as House Speaker Michael Madigan? Then there are former Chicago congressman and current White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and his top deputy, Illinois’ senior senator, Dick Durbin. Blagojevich’s defense team contends these top Democrats ‘can show that the former governor’s conversations about the Senate seat were political horse trading and not a crime.’ And last but not least, what will the former governor say about President Obama himself? Lest we forget, Obama and Blagojevich were longtime political allies.
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This trial is going to be fun.
I don’t think Blago is going down without slinging some serious mud.
I’m gonna have to get myself a popcorn gif in my picture file for times like this.
The MSM will do it’s best to bury any revelations. And maybe bury Blago. The link between Obama-Rezko-Blago is very clear and they are ignoring that. Obama is just another crook politician from Chicago, but we will never hear that on the evening news.
Is it true that when Blago turns his head suddenly, his hair lags by about a second?
Hey, we’re talking Democrats here. It doesn’t get any dirtier than that.
Does anyone think Fitzpatrick did not call the operation off in order to avoid collecting more evidence involving the President-Elect of the United States?
Hussein is as dirty as Blago.
This trial promises to be a thriller...
Agreed. This is going to be fantastic for us.
Got MY popcorn ready - kettle, extra butter, marshmallow and salsa.
This must be how the Democrats felt during Watergate.
Four more....
Avoid Ft. Marcy Park.
Ha! That’s a great image!
Muahaha! Bring out the popcorn!
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