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Exclusive Extended Rod Blagojevich Interview on The Daily Show
Source: indecisionforever.com

Did you get to watch Captain Blago on the The Daily Show last night? Well, what was shown on air was only scratching the surface at what was actually filmed.

Ex-Ill. gov Blagojevich performs Elvis at Chicago block party -- chicagotribune.com
Source: Chicago Tribune

CHICAGO - Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has demonstrated his love for Elvis Presley with a short surprise performance at a downtown Chicago block party.

Obama and Blago
Source: Reuters

Obama claimed he did not know Blago but a picture is worth a thousand words. Rod Blagojevich, Barack Obama and Richard Daley during a rally in Chicago , April 16, 2007. Photo Reuters. Rod Blagojevich (Democrat), Barack Obama (Democrat), and Richard M.

Ex Gov. Blago Shampoo: It's Bleep'n Golden; Elk Grove Village, Ill

I can't tell if it's real or a joke but hey, Blago's gonna need a good defense team and we all like his hair. How is it these guys from Chicago just can't be honest. Is it a water thing? You gotta see this

Judge says 'no' to Rod Blagojevich reality show :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Blago can't leave the country to film a reality show. Says that it's his only alternative to support his family. Guess he should have been thinking about his family when he was committing criminal acts, then he wouldn't be in the mess that he's in.

Investigators Take Closer Look at Rep. Jackson in Blagojevich Case
Source: The New York Times

Representative Jesse L. Jackson Jr. went to see the Illinois governor in December to press for an appointment to the United States Senate seat being vacated by Barack Obama. Mr.

Rahm "Dead Fish" Emanuel Is "Congressman A" in Blagojevich Indictment. Is Obama Next?

President Obama's Chief of Staff, former Chicago-area Democrat Congressman and Clinton-aide, Rahm "Dead Fish" Emanuel, has been confirmed to be the mysterious, "Congressman A," who was targeted by an alleged extortion plan described in the indictment against former Democrat Illin …

Illinois Democrats Vote Down Special Election For Burris Senate Seat
Source: Chicago Tribune

Over Republican objections, Democrats who run the Illinois Senate defeated legislation today that would have allowed for a special election to replace appointed Democratic U.S. Sen. Roland Burris before his term ends in January 2011.

Durbin : Burris Race Was A Consideration In Seating Him In Senate
Source: United Press International

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., says race was a factor when the Senate moved to seat embattled Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., the body's only African-American.

Stick A Fork In Roland Burris, He's Done
Source: Chicago Tribune

The benefit of the doubt had already been stretched thin and taut by the time Roland Burris offered his third version of the events leading to his appointment to the U.S. Senate.

Burris Says Blagojevich Wanted $10,000 ,But He Failed To Disclose The Request Under Oath
Source: FOXNews.com

Rod Blagojevich's brother asked Roland Burris for up to $10,000 in campaign donations before Burris was appointed to the U.S. Senate by then-Gov. Blagojevich of Illinois, a Burris spokesman told FOX News.

Blagojevich Camp Asked Burris to Aid Fund-Raising
Source: The New York Times

Ronald W. Burris acknowledged Saturday that the brother of former Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich solicited a campaign contribution from him several times in the weeks and months before Mr. Blagojevich appointed Mr. Burris to succeed President Obama as Illinois's junior senator.

Blagojevich : Those Who Impeached Him "Drunks And Cheaters"
Source: Politico

Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D-Ill.) on Wednesday accused some of the Illinois lawmakers who removed him from office of cheating on their wives and drinking to excess.

Blagojevich to visit David Letterman's 'Late Show'
Source: Chicago Tribune

Rod Blagojevich, less than a week removed from his removal as governor of Illinois, is booked to visit CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman" on Tuesday night.

Blago's Revenge
Source: Rolling Stone

How Barack and Rahm could have missed what the guy was all about seems like a mystery now — the gnomish Blagojevich, with his wiglike bob of purplish pimp hair, flat-out looks like a slimeball, or an escapee from a movie about sexually deviant mobsters.

From 'lonely place' to a throng of adoring fans :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Just read the last line. The greatest moment in the history of print journalism. Please help find this kid so we can heap praise upon him.

Blagojevich Has His Final Say, Making Day of It
Source: The New York Times

"I'm still governor for now, and I say you take the afternoon off!" he cheerily told employees, many of them tearful. At another point, he pondered the more practical consequences of losing his job. "I wonder if we'll have to hitchhike home," he said.

Blagojevich Says He Thought of Oprah for Senate
Source: ABC News

Illinois' beleaguered Gov. Rod Blagojevich said today that when he was deciding who would take President Obama's Senate seat he considered appointing talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, a suggestion that Winfrey says left her "amused."

Mayor Daley Calls Embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich 'Cuckoo'
Source: cbs2chicago.com

Responding to questions about Gov. Rod Blagojevich's claims Friday that Democratic lawmakers are trying to oust him so they can raise taxes, Mayor Richard M. Daley said the governor was "cuckoo."

Blago Says Impeachment About Taxes, Not Corruption: Ill. Gov. Denies Wrongdoing, Says Senate Wants Him Out of Way to Impose Tax Hikes
Source: ABC News

Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich likened his impending impeachment trial to a Frank Capra movie plot, saying he's the good guy who's fighting for the people.

Blagojevich says impeachment expected
Source: chicagobreakingnews.com

Our governor is absolutely delusional.

Ill. high court: No signature needed on Burris appointment
Source: CNN

It looks like all of Harry Reid's stipulations have been met, and Blago can't be removed until mid-February. Are there any other reasons not to seat Burris immediately?

No Rubber Stamp: Who is the man who refused to certify Gov. Rod Blagojevich's appointee to the U.S. Senate? Meet Jesse White.
Source: Newsweek

Some supporters of Roland Burris say that resistance to seating him in the U.S. Senate amounts to racism. But one man who blocked his nomination, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, calls this a hollow distraction.

Former Senior Aide To Blagojevich Says Psych Evaluation Of The Governor Is Needed
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

"I would respectfully suggest this committee seek an independent psychological evaluation of the governor as part of this process," Arya wrote to the impeachment panel. "I believe Rod, the committee and the people of this great state would benefit from such a move.

Ex Blago Aide: Gov Needs Psych Exam
Source: NBC Chicago

A former aide to Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is dishing dirt on his boss, saying the governor usually spent workdays at home, spoke like a "street thug" and ordered aides to try to damage a legislative enemy's name.

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