Blagojevich: I'm Lawful, 'Feel Free' To Tape Me (VIDEO)

Gov. Rod Blagojevich responded today to the Chicago Tribune's report that he has been recorded by federal investigators, saying people should "feel free" to tape him because everything he says is lawful.

The governor's comments to reporters were the first since the Tribune reported Friday that John Wyma, one of his closest confidants, had cooperated in the federal corruption probe of him and his administration, and that Blagojevich has been taped as part of the investigation.

"I should say if anybody wants to tape my conversations, go right ahead, feel free to do it. I appreciate anybody who wants to tape me openly and notoriously, and those who feel like they want to sneakily and wear taping devices, I would remind them that it kind of smells like Nixon and Watergate," Blagojevich said.

"But I don't care whether you tape me privately or publicly, I can tell you that whatever I say is always lawful and the things I'm interested in are always lawful and if there are any things out there like that, what you'll hear is a governor who tirelessly and endlessly figures out ways to help average, ordinary working people," Blagojevich said.

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Comments

[keepitreal50]

he is drooling poop

[blagboogers]

The public is reminded that a complaint contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

[Echoesofhope]

The guy is delusional

[johnnygoodwud]

they did, and you're not,,,,,,,,,,,make room geo. ryan, (ex-gov in prison), you're about to have a roommate

[BartLA]

Never trust anyone who looks like a used car salesman.

Or who looks like Howdy Doody with a Wayne Newton hair helmet.

[roblabrousse]

Mr Gov. if you were dumb enough to exploit your position for illegal gains....a­nd you got caught....­.well there's only one way this equation works. Had you had a real powerful bud like the President of the Us who has no regards for the law then like Rove you would have been protected. Might doesn't have right but it sure has a lot of clout.

[htd2009]

Blagoff is nuckin' futz...

[GravitonX]

Never say "Bring it on!" to the U.S. Government.

[BlueZoo]

Be careful what you wish for, Blago! Daring the Feds is a surefire way to prison which, btw, is exactly where you belong!

[alexandrovich]

In denial?

[ploopy]

i can only tell you what it's like here in detroit, we got the bailout trip, and that is unreal .. comparing what they'll give the auto guys, and the conditions­... and what the goldman sacked is about... the transcripts of the text messages from our mayor and his chief of staff??? !!! omg... so now boy is addressing west point. WHICH BARDO ARE WE IN NOW? I FORGET. LEVEL OF HELL PRELUDE V. 2.0

[ploopy]

and that video? fromthe banrupting trib... OMG boy W really has sunk the ship... completely­... "it can't fall" --iggy he openly suggests it's like watergate? wtf? along with the recent real ugly release of tapes?ha ha ha hope for change? here it comes. we lookin at a real e ticket ride now.... athens rules pitchforks and torches

[Robespierre]

The only thing that has me thinking this MIGHT be legit is that USA Patrick Fitzgerald is on this case. For the most part, Fitz is fair and impartial. IIRC he put former IL Gov George Ryan away for a few years. He also successfully prosecuted Scooter Libby.

[larmarch5]

Well, if Pat is so legit, why is Rove still walking around while his endictment is sealed? Sounds like the feds got something on Wyma and got him to wear a wire and lure Blogo into discussions about how to fill the Senate seat. It will be interesting to see if we get to actually hear the tapes and know who he was talking to. Think about some of the stuff you joke around about and how it would sound editied by agents interested in prosecuting, or persecuting, you.

[tyger]

famous last words

[NoSillyName]

Famous Last Words. Remember Gary Hart?