Rod Blagojevich Scandal

Blago is The New Media Pinata. A Whacky Devil. Great Fun!

Blake Fleetwood | Posted 02.27.2009 | Media


Blake Fleetwood

Today, after being impeached by the Illinois House, the Senate is hearing evidence to remove Rod Blagojevich, which it will probably do in the next few days.

Right-Wing Ad Ties Union Campaign To Blagojevich

Talking Points Memo | Posted 01.16.2009 | Politics


Kicking off what promises to be a huge fight over labor's top legislative priority, a pro-business group is sinking over a million dollars into a TV a...

Ward Boss' Son Rostenkowski Defends Chicago: We're Not All Corrupt

The Daily Beast | Posted 01.12.2009 | Chicago


During my career as a public official, I always tried to steer away from the minority of my colleagues who viewed public service as a potential commer...

US Atty: Blagojevich Went On "A Political Corruption Crime Spree"

Chicago Tribune | Posted 01.09.2009 | Chicago


U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said today that arrested Gov. Rod Blagojevich "has taken us to a truly new low" and went on "a political corruption c...

Blagojevich On Obama: "F**K Him"

Politico | Ben Smith | Posted 01.09.2009 | Chicago


The tapes reveal a two-term governor who no longer wants his job, badly wants cash and is determined to leverage a financial benefit out of his appoin...