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Axelrod On Blagojevich Scandal: 'We Were Not Involved'

Politico | Ben Smith | Posted 01.11.2009 | Chicago

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David Axelrod said at tonight's Harvard Institute of Politics conference that Obama's team wasn't involved in talks with Rod Blagojevich about Obama's...

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Blagojevich Impeachment Resolution: Illinois House Democrats Gather Support

Chicago Sun-Times | Dave McKinney | Posted 01.11.2009 | Chicago

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Four House Democrats this afternoon have begun circulating a letter among their colleagues gauging interest in having their names attached to an impea...

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"Senate Candidate 4" Is Illinois Deputy Governor Louanner Peters

AP | Posted 01.11.2009 | Chicago

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Illinois Deputy Governor Louanner Peters has been identified as "Senate Candidate 4" in the criminal complaint filed against Gov. Rod Blagojevich. An...

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Rev. Jesse Jackson: 'Somebody In His Name Was Trying To Negotiate'

AP | ADAM GOLDMAN | Posted 01.11.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — Four days before the election, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich claimed someone came to him with a deal about filling Barack Obama's soon...

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Who Did In Blagojevich?

Crain's Chicago Business | Greg Hinz | Posted 01.10.2009 | Chicago

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The demise of Rod Blagojevich continues to make so much news, I almost don't know where to start. Take the man himself. Just how idiotic is it for so...

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Sam Stein

Jesse Jackson Jr.: I Am Not A "Target" Of Blagojevich Investigation

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 01.10.2009 | Politics

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***Read more about Jesse Jackson Jr.*** Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. hosted a highly dramatic press conference Wednesday in which he leveled harsh criticis...

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Blagojevich And Obama's Senate Seat: Governor Still Has Power To Fill It

AP | DEANNA BELLANDI and CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 01.10.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — His career in shreds, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich clung defiantly to power Wednesday, ignoring a call to step down from President-el...

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Appoint Abner Mikva To Obama's Senate Seat

Terry Curtis Fox | Posted 01.09.2009 | Chicago

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Terry Curtis Fox

The 82-year old Mikva is beyond reproach -- perhaps the only man alive in Illinois who could be appointed tomorrow without tarnish.

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Illinois Politicians Call On Blagojevich To Resign

The Huffington Post | Seth Maxon | Posted 01.09.2009 | Chicago

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Illinois politicians moved quickly to repudiate Governor Rod Blagojevich after his arrest early Tuesday on federal corruption charges. Lt. Gov. Pat Q...

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Obama Fends Off Attempts To Tie Him To Blagojevich

AP | Posted 01.09.2009 | Chicago

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WASHINGTON — Though Barack Obama isn't accused of anything, the charges against his home-state governor _ concerning Obama's own Senate seat no ...

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Durbin Urges Special Election For Obama's Seat After Blagojevich Charges

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS and DENNIS CONRAD | Posted 01.09.2009 | Chicago

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Top Illinois lawmakers said Tuesday that they are preparing to call the Legislature into session as early as next week to se...

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IL-Sen: Why Blagojevich Must Appoint a Placeholder

Senate Guru | Posted 01.05.2009 | Politics

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Senate Guru

llinois has a very deep, strong, and young bench of Democratic talent. No need to taint such a promising slate with the toxicity of one politician who may very well be on his way out.

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Nate Silver: Illinois Residents, Not Governor, Should Choose Obama's Replacement

FiveThirtyEight | Posted 12.25.2008 | Politics

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Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich will soon have the honor of selecting a replacement for Barack Obama, who has resigned his position in the Senate in...

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Barack Obama's Going Away Gift to Illinois Newsprint

Karen Dalton-Beninato | Posted 12.17.2008 | Chicago

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Karen Dalton-Beninato

Barack Obama's first big gift to newsprint was the run on most national editions during his second day as President-elect. His latest gift is more personal to the Land of Lincoln.

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Obama Sends Thank You To People Of Illinois

AP | RUPA SHENOY | Posted 12.17.2008 | Politics

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CHICAGO — On the day he formally stepped down as Illinois' junior senator, President-elect Barack Obama released an open letter to state residen...

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Obama Has Private Lunch With Durbin, Tapes Interview

Posted 12.15.2008 | Chicago

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Senator Dick Durbin had lunch with President-elect Barack Obama Friday and told reporters that they discussed a range of issues, including the makeup...

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High School Musical Chairs II

Elizabeth Austin | Posted 12.13.2008 | Chicago

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Elizabeth Austin

When all your friends read that article in the paper, they may think Milo is turning his back on the people whose hard work and contributions helped to get him elected. That's going to make it tough for him to function as an effective student leader when all this fuss over Barry dies down.

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High School Musical Chairs

Elizabeth Austin | Posted 12.11.2008 | Chicago

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Elizabeth Austin

If you really believe that Milo is planning to name you as Barry's replacement, then keep on washing cars and baking cookies. But if I were you, I'd ask Milo to sign a Memorandum of Understanding first.

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Obama's Senate Seat Up For Grabs As Jockeying Begins In Illinois

Wall Street Journal | Posted 12.07.2008 | Politics

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Barack Obama is the first sitting senator since John F. Kennedy to be elected president, and in the wake of his historical election floats a crucial q...

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Senator You

Michael Jones | Posted 12.07.2008 | Chicago

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Michael Jones

I don't think that those hopeful faces in Grant Park were hoping that the deciding factor in the choice to fill President-elect Obama's Senate seat for the next two years be who can best help our embattled Governor.

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Obama's Replacement: Decision By Committee?

Posted 12.04.2008 | Chicago

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Lynn Sweet reports that Gov. Blagojevich is "mulling appointing a search committee to advise him on who he should appoint" to replace Barack Obama in...

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Illinois Politicians Audition At Convention

The Hill | Aaron Blake | Posted 09.26.2008 | Chicago

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Four Illinois Democrats considered to be at or near the top of the list for a Senate appointment if Barack Obama becomes president had their national ...

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Is She Obama's Successor?

ReedBiz | Bob Reed | Posted 09.11.2008 | Chicago

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Valerie B.Jarrett, a trusted adviser to Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama, may also be a candidate to succeed him in the U.S. Senate if he ...

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