Blagojevich May Show Up At Obama Inauguration

Embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich may end up attending the inauguration ceremonies for Barack Obama. Or he may not.

As Governor, Blagojevich was given two tickets to the historic affair by the inauguration committee. But at this juncture, his office says, he's not sure whether or not he will make an appearance.

"I don't know if he is planning on going at this time," said the governor's spokesman, Lucio Guerrero. "I don't think that decision has been made."

Should Blagojevich show up, it could create an awkward and potentially distracting visual for the incoming administration. Obama has criticized the governor for allegedly implementing a pay-to-play scheme to fill his vacant Senate seat. He has called on Blagojevich to resign from office. In response to these and other condemnations, Blagojevich has struck a tone of defiance, not only staying in office but appointing Roland Burris to fill Obama's seat.

The friction has created its fair share of drama. If Blagojevich appears, some cable news networks could be expected to play up the Illinois Governor's reactions during the inaugural ceremony.

Of course, by then this could be a moot point. The Illinois House could vote on articles of impeachment for the governor as early as Wednesday, when the impeachment panel comes back in session.

Comments

[Cinderalka]

Blago's style is half Scarface, half Tony Soprano. Love his bravado, but hate is stupidity!

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[ReesieKitty]

I just read this interview with Patty Blagojevich-

http://www.chicagoparent.com/article.asp?aID=923974604.1054193.13429.3025585.3658651.649&aID2=1024

[1zeus1]

God Bless Blagojevich!

He marches to his own drummer.

[stilton5]

yes he does. but he is a flaming douchbag.

[marthlois]

The first Bold stance about Blago did not work. And they sure better come up with a tried and true way to put this Arse away, as he deserves to be. He's making a mockery of our system.....And for you
Repugs out there....not only the Democrat-IC party.......but to yours as well. He's just a "sidekick" as the dear PA Senator would say, but just a slight sideshow from the ongoing Republican Shenanigans. You guys and silly/airheady Campbell Brown are having a great laugh. Enjoy it while you can.

[FaceYourFears]

He has every right to, he hasn't been convicted of anything and so far most of the info we've gotten is here say.

[lentinelia]

Why shouldn't Blago show up?
Obama just validated his pick for the Senate.

[vote-obama]

the only thing that needs to show up anywhere, is a barber at blago's house.

[Mayoyo]

You nailed on the head...

[rhondadavis28]

And if Blagojevich shows up ...........................shoe him

[FaceYourFears]

Why....what has he done to you!

[Contributed]

What a joke they both are.

[davidwayneosedach]

He may show but he won't be welcome. He won't be a particpant and won't be invited to any of the inaugural balls.

[tel8034]

And Blagojevich shows up ........................... So what?

He'll be in the company of millions of other people (whether good, bad or ugly) witnessing the event.

[mlaiuppa]

Let us hope that he's impeached on Wed. That should be the panel's only business and shouldn't take that long.

[lvdragonlady]

He will probably sell them to the highest bidder.

[ckfan]

LOL> Good one.

[apoyo]

So what if he goes? There is no law that says you have to point the cameras in his direction.

[rejoiceinit]

Fitzgerald has really opened a pandora's box. He should have just let him sell the seat and taken the both the governor and the appointee down when he had all the evidence he needed to throw his sorry but in jail.