The Chicago Tribune said it first. Then came Illinois House Republicans. Then came the Chicago Sun-Times. Now, Gov. Pat Quinn is asking Sen. Roland Burris to resign.
Burris said he did nothing wrong when he "perjured" himself at the Blagojevich trial. He lied, plain and simple about campaign fundraising for Blago and contact with close Blago associates. But he will never resign. What can be done? Only the US Senate can get rid of him.
What a great state! Go Illinois!
IN THE NEWS:
Chicago Tribune: Quinn calls Burris to quit
Showing posts with label Rod Blagojevich. Show all posts
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Friday, February 20, 2009
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Blagojevich as gov. has come to an end
I am going to miss seeing Rod Blagojevich on television, but I'm glad it's over. Or is it? The disgraced former governor of Illinois now will face Federal charges of attempting to sell Barack Obama's open Senate seat. Mr. Blagojevich may join his predecessor George Ryan in Federal prison. Blagojevich still maintains his innocence. We shall see what happens.
Gov. Rod Blagojevich is impeached by the Illinois House of Representatives:
Blagojevich makes a statement after impeachment by the Illinois House of Representatives:
Below are videos from the week of Blagomania (all are in order of occurrence):
ABC's Good Morning America on Monday (Part One):
ABC's Good Morning America on Monday (Part Two):
ABC's The View on Monday (Part One):
ABC's The View on Monday (Part Two):
ABC's Thew View on Monday (Part Three):
Fox News Channel with Geraldo chasing Blagojevich on Monday:
Fox News Channel's On The Record with Greta Van Susteren on Monday: (click here to see video)
CNN's Larry King Live on Monday (Part One):
CNN's Larry King Live on Monday (Part Two):
CNN's Larry King Live on Monday (Part Three):
CBS' Early Show on Monday (Part One):
CBS' Early Show on Monday (Parat Two):
Fox News Channel's Fox and Friends on Tuesday (Part One):
Fox News Channel's Fox and Friends on Tuesday (Part Two):
Fox Business Network's Happy Hour on Tuesday: (click to see video)
Fox Business Network's Happy Hour on Tuesday: (click to see video)
Fox News Channel's Glenn Beck on Tuesday (Part One):
Fox News Channel's Glenn Beck taped Tuesday aired Wednesday (Part Two):
Fox News Channel's On The Record with Greta Van Susteren on Tuesday: (click here for video)
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show on Tuesday (Part One):
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show on Tuesday (Part Two):
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show on Tuesday (Part Three):
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show on Tuesday (Part Four):
MEDIA CIRCUS IS OVER, BLAGOJEVICH IS BACK TO ILLINOIS
Blagojevich speaks to the Illinois State Senate on Thursday:
Blagojevich Senate Conviction Vote on Thursday:
Blagojevich Senate vote on barring him for future Illinois political office:
Blagojevich speaks after losing governor job and not being allowed to serve any public office in the state from his Chicago home:
Another video from MSNBC (a bit longer):
IN THE NEWS:
WGN NEWS: Impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been removed from office
Chicago Tribune: Impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been removed from office
The era of Governor Pat Quinn now begins...
Bleep them:
Gov. Rod Blagojevich is impeached by the Illinois House of Representatives:
Blagojevich makes a statement after impeachment by the Illinois House of Representatives:
Below are videos from the week of Blagomania (all are in order of occurrence):
ABC's Good Morning America on Monday (Part One):
ABC's Good Morning America on Monday (Part Two):
ABC's The View on Monday (Part One):
ABC's The View on Monday (Part Two):
ABC's Thew View on Monday (Part Three):
Fox News Channel with Geraldo chasing Blagojevich on Monday:
Fox News Channel's On The Record with Greta Van Susteren on Monday: (click here to see video)
CNN's Larry King Live on Monday (Part One):
CNN's Larry King Live on Monday (Part Two):
CNN's Larry King Live on Monday (Part Three):
CBS' Early Show on Monday (Part One):
CBS' Early Show on Monday (Parat Two):
Fox News Channel's Fox and Friends on Tuesday (Part One):
Fox News Channel's Fox and Friends on Tuesday (Part Two):
Fox Business Network's Happy Hour on Tuesday: (click to see video)
Fox Business Network's Happy Hour on Tuesday: (click to see video)
Fox News Channel's Glenn Beck on Tuesday (Part One):
Fox News Channel's Glenn Beck taped Tuesday aired Wednesday (Part Two):
Fox News Channel's On The Record with Greta Van Susteren on Tuesday: (click here for video)
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show on Tuesday (Part One):
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show on Tuesday (Part Two):
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show on Tuesday (Part Three):
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show on Tuesday (Part Four):
MEDIA CIRCUS IS OVER, BLAGOJEVICH IS BACK TO ILLINOIS
Blagojevich speaks to the Illinois State Senate on Thursday:
Blagojevich Senate Conviction Vote on Thursday:
Blagojevich Senate vote on barring him for future Illinois political office:
Blagojevich speaks after losing governor job and not being allowed to serve any public office in the state from his Chicago home:
Another video from MSNBC (a bit longer):
IN THE NEWS:
WGN NEWS: Impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been removed from office
Chicago Tribune: Impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been removed from office
The era of Governor Pat Quinn now begins...
Bleep them:
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Blagojevich: 'Impeachment trial is a sham'
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said today that the state is denying the will of the people. He said that he was re-elected as governor because the people think he is doing a good job.
He then said the "Impeachment trial is a sham" to reporters. He said that his conversation with Rahm Emmanuel, Obama's Chief of Staff, had nothing to do with the pay-to-play scandal.
Well, I think that the state actually likes Blagojevich because they haven't convicted him yet. What is taking them so long? There is a lot that can take him down, it is not just the scandal involving the open Senate seat, as we all know.
Below is a story from the Chicago Tribune and its television partner WGN.
IN THE NEWS:
Chicago Tribune: Blagojevich: 'Impeachment...'
He then said the "Impeachment trial is a sham" to reporters. He said that his conversation with Rahm Emmanuel, Obama's Chief of Staff, had nothing to do with the pay-to-play scandal.
Well, I think that the state actually likes Blagojevich because they haven't convicted him yet. What is taking them so long? There is a lot that can take him down, it is not just the scandal involving the open Senate seat, as we all know.
Below is a story from the Chicago Tribune and its television partner WGN.
IN THE NEWS:
Chicago Tribune: Blagojevich: 'Impeachment...'
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Somebody was missing at Obama's Inauguration
Where was Rod Blagojevich today? He is the governor of Illinois, Barack Obama's home state. Rahm Emmanuel was at the festivities and he is about as guilty as Blago. They are buddy-buddy after all.
By the way, why hasn't Blagojevich been convicted by the Illinois State Senate yet? What is taking them so long? Illinois government is just as corrupt as Blago himself.
In other governor senate appointment news, New York Gov. David Patterson will make his appointment soon. Maybe today. If he chooses Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, it will be a mockery. Just because she's a "Kennedy." But, we'll see. At least he isn't taking money for the seat like Blagojevich.
By the way, why hasn't Blagojevich been convicted by the Illinois State Senate yet? What is taking them so long? Illinois government is just as corrupt as Blago himself.
In other governor senate appointment news, New York Gov. David Patterson will make his appointment soon. Maybe today. If he chooses Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, it will be a mockery. Just because she's a "Kennedy." But, we'll see. At least he isn't taking money for the seat like Blagojevich.
Friday, January 9, 2009
The end is near for Blagojevich
The Illinois House of Representatives impeachment panel voted 21-0 in favor of impeaching Gov. Rod Blagojevich today. Next up will be a vote by the House of Representatives to impeach him. Then a trial will convict the governor.
This will be interesting. What will happen to Rahm Emmanuel as well? How powerful is the Chicago Machine?
In the News:
Chicago Tribune: House panel unanimous...
This will be interesting. What will happen to Rahm Emmanuel as well? How powerful is the Chicago Machine?
In the News:
Chicago Tribune: House panel unanimous...
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Chicago Machine on full power with Blagojevich, Rush
Illinois disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich is still pulling the strings. He apparently does not feel threatened one bit. After all, the state legislature only threatened to take his appointing powers away from him and never did. Illinois is corrupt all around. Whoever comes from Chicago is most likely corrupt.
Now, Blagojevich has appointed Roland Burris to take Obama's empty Senate seat. The governor says it is his duty to do so, which is true, but why this way? We know now that Burris did give Blagojevich significant campaign contributions in the past. So this could be why he was chosen. It's all about the money to Blagojevich. Burris may be qualified, but why did he even accept this appointment? This only hurts Burris's reputation.
Then after the appointment, Bobby Rush spoke. Rush was a co-founder of the Illinois Black Panthers in 1968. He says that it would be a national emergency if there was no African American in the U.S. Senate. Come on, how racist can someone be?! Just because he or she is black? Is that how it is these days? What ever happened to the most qualified candidate? This person could be white, black, Asian, Indian, or anything else.
You know, Chicago rules Illinois. Springfield and Peoria mean nothing. Just listen to Blagojevich and Rush. It's all about "our community" of Chicago.
Below is a video of yesterday's press conference:
Rush shares his racist views on CBS Early Show today:
Rush on CNN's Larry King Live:
One more time with Rush from yesterday's press conference:
Does Bobby Rush know how racist he sounds when he speaks? He brings up Hispanics, Asians and women?! My gosh. And this man is a friend of Blagojevich. How much more do we need of this fiasco?!
In the NEWS:
CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Bobby Rush warns Democratic Senators
Now, Blagojevich has appointed Roland Burris to take Obama's empty Senate seat. The governor says it is his duty to do so, which is true, but why this way? We know now that Burris did give Blagojevich significant campaign contributions in the past. So this could be why he was chosen. It's all about the money to Blagojevich. Burris may be qualified, but why did he even accept this appointment? This only hurts Burris's reputation.
Then after the appointment, Bobby Rush spoke. Rush was a co-founder of the Illinois Black Panthers in 1968. He says that it would be a national emergency if there was no African American in the U.S. Senate. Come on, how racist can someone be?! Just because he or she is black? Is that how it is these days? What ever happened to the most qualified candidate? This person could be white, black, Asian, Indian, or anything else.
You know, Chicago rules Illinois. Springfield and Peoria mean nothing. Just listen to Blagojevich and Rush. It's all about "our community" of Chicago.
Below is a video of yesterday's press conference:
Rush shares his racist views on CBS Early Show today:
Rush on CNN's Larry King Live:
One more time with Rush from yesterday's press conference:
Does Bobby Rush know how racist he sounds when he speaks? He brings up Hispanics, Asians and women?! My gosh. And this man is a friend of Blagojevich. How much more do we need of this fiasco?!
In the NEWS:
CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Bobby Rush warns Democratic Senators
Monday, December 15, 2008
Bleeper: Gov. Rod Blagojevich News Recap
News Recap from the Late Show with David Letterman (Dec. 10)
Video Courtesy of Wordwide Pants, CBS and YouTube.
Video Courtesy of Wordwide Pants, CBS and YouTube.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
What is the Blagojevich-Obama Relationship?
Obama Senior Adviser David Axelrod: "I know he's talked to the governor and there are a whole range of names many of which have surfaced, and I think he has a fondness for a lot of them."
That was then (Nov. 23). This is now (Dec. 9): "I was mistaken when I told an interviewer last month that the President-elect has spoken directly to Governor Blagojevich about the Senate vacancy. They did not then or at any time discuss the subject."
What is the truth?
This is only the beginning.
IN THE NEWS:
ABC News
What's New? Political Corruption in Illinois
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was awoken this morning at 6 a.m. by the FBI.
What did he do? He was only looking out for his best interest. He was only selling the US Senate seat to the highest bidder. It was just another pay-to-play. Oh, and he did threaten the Chicago Tribune. And, he got benefits for himself and his wife from state contracts. This is nothing.
You know I'm joking, but really this is no joke. This man is a crook. He's worse than his predecessor, Gov. Ryan.
In the News:
Chicago Tribune story
Criminal Complaint from WGN News
Statement from Chicago Tribune
Press Conference (Bloomberg TV)
Where does Illinois rank in corruption?
Fitzerald asked Chicago Tribune to not print story to benefit investigation
Good morning, governor
Today in History
Blagojevich Yesterday
Breaking News at WLS ABC-7
What did he do? He was only looking out for his best interest. He was only selling the US Senate seat to the highest bidder. It was just another pay-to-play. Oh, and he did threaten the Chicago Tribune. And, he got benefits for himself and his wife from state contracts. This is nothing.
You know I'm joking, but really this is no joke. This man is a crook. He's worse than his predecessor, Gov. Ryan.
In the News:
Chicago Tribune story
Criminal Complaint from WGN News
Statement from Chicago Tribune
Press Conference (Bloomberg TV)
Where does Illinois rank in corruption?
Fitzerald asked Chicago Tribune to not print story to benefit investigation
Good morning, governor
Today in History
Blagojevich Yesterday
Breaking News at WLS ABC-7
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