Blagojevich Quotes Elvis, Says He'll Talk 'Soon' (VIDEO)

Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Wednesday that he "can't wait" to tell his side of the story and expects to do so no later than Thursday.

"I can't wait to begin to tell my side of the story and to address you guys and, most importantly, the people of Illinois. That's who I'm dying to talk to," he said as he left his home Wednesday morning for a jog.

"There's a time and place for everything. That day will soon be here and you might know more about that today, maybe no later than tomorrow."

Asked about when he will talk about the case, Blagojevich, an Elvis acolyte, made his first public King reference since his arrest on federal corruption charges:

"To quote Elvis, 'hang loose.' Now can I get a run in, do you think?"

Watch Blagojevich's remarks:

Read more at HuffPost's Rod Blagojevich Big News Page and HuffPost's Chicago Page

Comments

[CheshireCat2]

If they remove the F-B0mb from Blago's vocabulary will he be able to put a sentence together?

[BWonka]

F#@% no.

[BrahminNoodles]

He could always get *&$(%& help from his &*%&*(&$^ - mouthed wife

[williamg]

What's wrong with this picture; possible replacements for Ken Salazar's Senate seat:


"Potential successors include Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, who won favor by hosting a successful Democratic National Convention this year, and Salazar's brother, U.S. Rep. John Salazar."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081217/ap_on_el_se/salazar_replacement

[publicmenace]

What's wrong is it's off-topic.

[theVoice0fReason]

NOTHING. What exactly is your gripe here?

Appointees will have to do a good job and win reelection in due time, so whatever your gripe is, GET.OVER.I­T.

Jeez, you people.

[edwarvir]

You can't wait to tell your side. You told us
your side on tape. It's time now for you to
stop acting so smug and throw yourself on
the mercy of the court.

[LittlePurpleUSA]

Man, if all of this happened around the beginning of October I would have had a funky Halloween costume...

[WLA]

It would have been a banner year for wig-makers.

[Freedomscap]

Unfortunately, it looks like Chicago politics can get messy. And we are going to have to endure this.

The idea that the state can't get rid of their reprehensible governor, is unacceptable.

[williamg]

They can get rid of him; it will just take time. With his huge financial debt, Blago is going to stick around for as many paychecks as he can get.

[JohnFromCensornati]

If I were Blago, I think I'd cover the windows with aluminum foil and go to bed.

[Freedomscap]

You and me, both.

[kellygrrrl]

meh! I'm over this klown -- and he is clearly enjoying all the attention.

[JohnFromCensornati]

The "enjoying" part will end soon enough.

[LHoney]

If I ever see this guy's face again it will be toooooooooooo soon!

[CheshireCat2]

Illinois Supreme Court refuses to hear motion to declare Blagojevich unfit to serve... Developing­...

In case you haven't heard it yet!

[GrouchoMarxist]

They're going to make the legislature do its job...good­.

[BrahminNoodles]

Separation of powers.

What a concept!

[Freedomscap]

WOW -- the AG was trying to set a precedent, that's for sure.

[liseworks]

dammm, this place is getting to be adddictive - I need to work on web design - aaaargh !

[Freedomscap]

Well, Lise, you've got your quota to meet here by Xmas.

[liseworks]

I know, I know, I know - my plate is full .... : )

[MIMom]

We have a quota here? Oh, cr@p.

[myangeldog1]

I know Lise....I'­ve got work piling up and can't remember the last time I worked out....it was 98 degrees in Missouri so it's been awhile!

[MIMom]

98? It's like 15 here.

[Angelic11]

Hi Lise...
you're right; if I wake up in the middle of night I click on to see 'whaz up' !

[liseworks]

LOL - me too, always ....

[myangeldog1]

Hey surfer....­my reply (page 2) went pending...­.looks like you and I are in the same boat!

[SurferKit]

Sounds like. According to the post below so is MontanaHome.

[MIMom]

I had to leave for a bit - what did I miss?

[BWonka]

To quote America, "GO AWAY!"

We are tired of lying, cheating, corrupt, inept, self-centered losers as our so-called "leaders."

[SurferKit]

Yes.

[BrahminNoodles]

I think Blago has been sniffing the glue he uses for his toupee.

[Freedomscap]

Do you need glue for a toupee?

[BrahminNoodles]

I assume you do. How else would it stay on?

[GrouchoMarxist]

If you're going to go jogging in it, I imagine you do.

[scjk67]

of course especially ya live in the "windy city" chicago.

[myangeldog1]

Velcro ;)

[liseworks]

Clearly : "Crazzy Glue"

[HumeSkeptic]

UPDATE:

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – An attorney for Gov. Rod Blagojevich sharply challenged a panel considering the governor's impeachment on Wednesday, arguing that some members should be removed because they've clearly already made up their minds.
..

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081217/ap_on_re_us/illinois_governor
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As explained in the article, the lawyer doesn't know what he is talking about.
.

[GrouchoMarxist]

Why hasn't the DNC sent a bunch of lawyers to Chicago to muddy the waters and challenge this panel and anyone else who is investigating the governor? After all, it worked for the Republicans in Alaska.

[HumeSkeptic]

To be fair, we are dealing with a closet Republican here.

[BWonka]

"... the lawyer doesn't know what he is talking about."


What do you expect from a lawyer - especially one that would take Rod-ina as a client.

[Freedomscap]

Hey, that lawyer got R. Kelly off and there was video evidence.

[BrahminNoodles]

Good Lord. She's still back on page 5 leaving replies to hour old posts.

[MichiganJFrog]

I just got here, is the Motherof2 back?

[BrahminNoodles]

Oh, yeah.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/users/profile/in_vino_veritas

She was so bad last night that she posted an apology earlier.

[In Vino Veritas]

Yup. And you are obviously still reading them. LOL! ;)

[GrouchoMarxist]

You have got to be kidding me.

[WLA]

True to form.

[RobertaInCT]

I saved the page of her rant to me from last night. I just don't know how to post it.

[Freedomscap]

Copy, cut and paste. I wanna read the incriminating evidence.

[missjulz]

Me too, I missed the drama.