Tag Archives: Rod Blagojevich

Oh No Blago!

Posted on August 24, 2010 by billmanzi

Blago goes on the Jon Stewart show, and has at it with Jon. Pretty good entertainment, but probably not worth much discussion. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c <td style='padding:2px 1px 0px 5px;' colspan='2'Exclusive … Continue reading →

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Senate Refuses to Seat Burris

Posted on January 7, 2009 by billmanzi

The United States Senate yesterday refused to seat Roland Burris, selected by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to fill the term of Barack Obama. The dance with Burris and by extension Blagojevich will continue today, with Majority Leader Harry Reid and … Continue reading →

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Statement of Governor Rod Blagojevich

Posted on December 19, 2008 by billmanzi

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich makes his first public statement since being charged in a public corruption case involving the potential sale of the vacated Illinois US Senate seat. The Governor took no questions. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/28316774#28316774.msnbcLinks {font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; … Continue reading →

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Illinois Governor Arrested

Posted on December 9, 2008 by billmanzi

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested by federal authorities today, charged with attempting to “sell” the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. In Illinois the vacancy is filled by the Governor. From MSNBC: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested … Continue reading →

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