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In Illinois, another plot to commit mass murder foiled long in advance by authorities: Alleged would-be bomber described as humble, polite. Over the two years that authorities tracked Michael C. Finton, accused Thursday of trying to bomb Springfield’s federal courthouse, they gave Finton plenty of chances to drop the ...
As we noted a few days ago, former Weather Underground terrorist Bill Ayers was invited to speak to Illinois high school students on the topic of “social justice.” Today LGF reader “realwest” shared an email he received with some good news on this subject: Thank you very much for ...
You have got to be kidding me. Burris changes story on Senate seat. U.S. Sen. Roland Burris, who repeatedly denied anyone tied to disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich solicited him for cash in exchange for his seat, now acknowledges Blagojevich’s brother asked him three times to help with fundraising. ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Roland Burris
To no one’s surprise, the Illinois State Senate has voted 59-0 to throw Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich out of office...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Impeachment
Here’s an open thread to discuss Democratic Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s rambling speech at his impeachment hearing...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Impeachment
Here’s a thread to discuss the bizarre press conference being given right now by impeached Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Impeachment
It’s Friday morning; do you know what your Democratic governor is up to?The Illinois House has voted to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Impeachment
Roland Burris, appointed by scandal-beset governor Rod Blagojevich, is turning out to be—not to put too fine a point on it—a nut. CHICAGO (AP) — Roland Burris has erected a grand mausoleum for himself, carved with the words “TRAIL BLAZER” and a long list of his accomplishments, with a ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Roland Burris
Our headline of the day: Obama team probe of Obama team finds no Obama team impropriety. The Barack Obama presidential transition office today finally released its own report on its own internal investigation of its own contacts with legally challenged Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. And you’ll be comforted to ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is about to give his first statement since the corruption scandal broke; here’s an open thread for the occasion... UPDATE at 12/19/08 12:21:58 pm: Quotes: I’m here to tell you right off the bat that I am not guilty of any criminal wrongdoing, that I ...
Byron York has a piece on the possible implications for Barack Obama in the Blagojevich corruption scandal: Could the Blago Scandal Ensnare Team Obama? You Betcha. We don’t know the extent of the investigation into Blagojevich’s allegedly corrupt dealings. Have witnesses been brought before a grand jury? We don’t ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama
So now, the question becomes, “Why did Barack Obama flatly deny that any discussions took place?” He had to have known about Emanuel’s talks with Blagojevich; it’s hard to see this as anything other than a lie. Rahm Emanuel talked with governor’s office about who should fill Obama’s Senate seat. ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Rahm Emanuel
When even Associated Press partisan hack Nedra Pickler is grousing about the stonewalling, you have a problem: Obama aides won’t discuss Ill. governor probe. WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama is refusing to answer any questions about the internal review he has ordered into Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s alleged ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama
John Harris, Rod Blagojevich’s chief of staff, has resigned. And you can be sure he’s spilling his guts right now, hoping to cut a deal before it goes any further.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed complaints asking the Supreme Court to remove Governor Rod Blagojevich from office and appoint a successor...
Rahm Emanuel may not be guilty of anything, but good grief. Could he possibly seem any more guilty? Rahm ducks reporters’ questions on Blago. President-elect Barack Obama’s chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, refused to take questions from reporters this morning about whether he was the Obama “advisor” named in ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Rahm Emanuel
The latest from the president-elect on the Blagojevich scandal: Obama to list staff contact with Blago. President-elect Barack Obama said Thursday morning that he is “confident” no one representing him took part in any pay-to-play dealings with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich over filling Obama’s U.S. Senate seat, and pledged ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama
At Politico, where they’re suddenly interested in asking Barack Obama substantive questions: 7 Blago questions for Obama. (Now watch as the media fail to ask any of them.)
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama
More evidence that Barack Obama and Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich did discuss Obama’s Senate seat, despite Obama’s flat denial that discussions took place: Chicago Tribune article referenced Obama-Blago discussions on Senate Seat.
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama
Yes, it’s come down to this. Iowahawk has the ugly details, with screenshots: BREAKING: Feds Seize Blagojevich eBay Account.
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Iowahawk, Humor
Jesse Jackson Jr. is holding a press conference right now; here’s a liveblogging thread... “I reject and denounce pay to play politics... I did not initiate or authorize anyone at any time, etc.” UPDATE at 12/10/08 1:37:37 pm: Over in a flash! No questions from the media, just a story ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Jesse Jackson Jr.
ABC News is reporting that the person who offered Illinois Governor Blagojevich up to $1 million for Barack Obama’s Senate seat is Jesse Jackson Jr. Chicago Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., is the anonymous “Senate Candidate No. 5” whose emissaries Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich reportedly offered up to $1 ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Jesse Jackson Jr.
Barack Obama has denied ever discussing his Senate seat replacement with Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. But that was apparently not true. A November 8th article at the KHQA website reports: QUINCY, IL — Now that Barack Obama will be moving to the White House, his seat in the U.S. Senate ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama
Democratic Illinois Governor Rod Blagovich is right back at work today, stonewalling like a true politician and asking the people of Illinois to “have faith” in him: Illinois gov. returns to work a day after arrest. CHICAGO – Illinois Gov. Rod Blagovich returned to work on Wednesday, a day ...
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama
US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald describes the charges against Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. The depth of the corruption in this case is mind-boggling; Fitzgerald calls it “a political corruption crime spree.” [Video removed because it was full of flaky code that was causing problems.]
Illinois, Blagojevich, Democrats, Politics, Corruption, Barack Obama, Video