Blagojevich Complaint

Chorus of Illinois Elected Officials Call for Governor's Resignation

Brett Ashley McKenzie | Posted 01.09.2009 | Chicago

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Brett Ashley McKenzie

"If Governor Blagojevich has any regard for the State of Illinois and its residents, he will immediately resign from office," said Congressman Shimkus.

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Blago Could've Been Somebody

Beau Friedlander | Posted 01.09.2009 | Politics

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Beau Friedlander

He could have been a hero in his home town -- now he's a disgrace. It seems to be a common narrative these days.

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My Governor Got Led Away in Handcuffs, and All I Got Was This Lousy Newspaper

Daniel Sinker | Posted 01.09.2009 | Chicago

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Daniel Sinker

Be glad you're not Rod Blagojevich. In addition to having a terrible haircut, he's going to go down in history as the worst politician in the history of Illinois politics--a high bar to pass, but one he's passed handily.

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Dear Gov. Blagojevich

Matt Cooper | Posted 01.09.2009 | Politics

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Matt Cooper

You're probably wondering what to do. I have some advice. Back in 2004, I had a rather infamous run-in with Pat Fitzgerald, the U.S. Attorney who has taken such a keen interest in you.

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Nice work, Gov. Blagojevich. Really.

Phil Bronstein | Posted 01.09.2009 | Politics

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Phil Bronstein

You have to hand it to the governor: there's something to be said for brazen self-destruction -- a "teachable moment" in the Gavin Newsom meaning -- in a culture always looking for new heights of chutzpah.

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Now, Finally, We Can Clean Up This State

Edwin Eisendrath | Posted 01.09.2009 | Chicago

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Edwin Eisendrath

Two years ago I took on Mr. Blagojevich in the Democratic Primary. It was already clear back then that he was deeply involved in the kind of pay-to-play politics that have tainted Illinois for too long.

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