Blagojevich Indicted

Blagojevich Indicted

Illinois’ Problem May Become The Senate’s Problem

The Illinois governor, Rod Blagojevich just did the unthinkable.  This afternoon, the embattled democratic governor named Illinois lawyer and politician, Roland Burris as the person to fill President-elect Barack Obama’s vacant Senate seat. Obama resigned from the U.S. Senate after winning the Presidential election in November.
Illinois has been in the national spotlight since Blaogjevich was arrested earlier this month under [...]

Questions Remain

more about “Questions Remain“, posted with vodpod
 

People’s Seat

more about “People’s Seat“, posted with vodpod
 

Fallout of the Blagojevich Arrest and Investigation

 
Illinois politics is about to receive a face-lift. The fallout from the recent investigation and arrest of Governor Blagojevich will be widespread and have long lasting effects. First to feel the blast of course is the corrupt Governor himself, affectionately known as Blago. He will surely be joining his predecessor for a few years at [...]

Criminal Complaint: U.S. v. Rod R. Blagojevich and John Harris

Blagojevich and the Illinois Conundrum

Today, in a “not so surprising” move the F.B.I. arrested Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich on federal corruption charges. What was unexpected, was the news that he was trying to sell the senate seat that Barack Obama left vacant to prepare for the presidency. The governor was taken into custody at his home, on charges of seeking bribes in exchange [...]