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NEWS ABOUT: Rod Blagojevich

Rod Blagojevich stories: 211 news summaries

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(Newser) - Even in the context of Illinois' sleazy political standards, it's hard to find the right words to describe the Blagojevich allegations, writes Eric Zorn in the Chicago Tribune. He tries "eyepopping, gobsmacking, jaw-dropping, appalling," and "unprecedented in their alleged brazenness." He also notes that a Chicago... More »

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Chicago • corruption • Illinois • governor • Rod Blagojevich • Windy City • political scandal

 Obama: No Dealings With Blago 

Illinois governor now out on bond as deputy calls for resignation

Dec 9, 08 3:47 PM CST
(Newser) - President-elect Barack Obama today denied having any dealings with Rod Blagojevich over his Senate replacement, and said news of the Illinois governor’s alleged corruption “saddened and sobered” him, the Chicago Tribune reports. Blagojevich, meanwhile, walked out of federal court on a $4,500 bond after hearing that he... More »

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Barack Obama • FBI • corruption • impeachment • resignation • Illinois • governor • Rod Blagojevich • political scandal • corruption charges • criminal charges • President Obama

Analysis

 Arrest Will 
 Ripple Beyond 
 Illinois Politics 

Will Blagojevich still appoint Obama replacement?

Dec 9, 08 1:40 PM CST
(Newser) - Rod Blagojevich’s arrest will reverberate well beyond Illinois, Chris Cillizza writes in the Washington Post. Most immediately, it drastically reshapes the race to fill Barack Obama’s Senate seat, which the Illinois governor still has power to fill. If he even makes a pick, it’ll have to be... More »

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corruption • House of Representatives • Illinois • John Boehner • Dick Durbin • governor • Rod Blagojevich • political scandal

UPDATED

Blago Charges Go Beyond Obama Seat

'Breadth of corruption' would 'make Lincoln roll over in his grave'

Dec 9, 08 1:22 PM CST
(Newser) - In addition to bartering over President-elect Obama’s vacant Senate seat, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich sought campaign contributions in return for government action, and attempted to influence the editorial board of the Chicago Tribune, the Sun-Times reports. The FBI released transcripts of incriminating conversations today. “The conduct would make... More »

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Barack Obama • Patrick Fitzgerald • Tribune Company • corruption • Illinois • governor • Rod Blagojevich • political scandal • Chicago Tribune • President Obama • pay to play

updated

Blagojevich Sought Cabinet Post for Obama's Senate Seat

FBI tapes reveal wish for health secretary post

Dec 9, 08 11:53 AM CST
(Newser) - Rod Blagojevich had said he wanted “something real good” in exchange for his choice of a replacement for the president-elect in the Senate, Politico reports. Otherwise, he said in FBI tapes the day before the election, “I’ll just send myself.” A Senate seat is a "... More »

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Barack Obama • FBI • Senate • corruption • Illinois • tape • governor • payoffs • Rod Blagojevich • political scandal

 Illinois Guv 
 Charged With 
 Corruption 

Feds focus on 'pay-to- play politics' in choice
of Obama successor

Dec 9, 08 9:10 AM CST
(Newser) - Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested at his Chicago home today, and taken into federal custody on charges of “pay-to-play politics,” the Tribune reports. Amid questions over whether such practices were involved in the selection of a senator to replace President-elect Obama, a federal probe had been recording... More »

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corruption • Illinois • arrest • governor • Rod Blagojevich • political scandal • pay to play

 Obama Vacates Senate 
 Seat, Effective Sunday 

Dem's absence, and Biden's, could effect stimulus plan during lame-duck session

Nov 13, 08 3:02 PM CST
(Newser) - President-elect Obama will resign from the Senate effective Sunday, the Chicago Tribune reports. Illinois state law makes Gov. Rod Blagojevich responsible for choosing Obama’s successor, but states no deadline on the appointment. That could be problematic, with a vote possible during Congress’ lame-duck session on pressing economic issues; the... More »

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Barack Obama • Congress • Joe Biden • Senate • Illinois • Rod Blagojevich • President Obama

ANALYSIS

Politicos Jockey for Obama's Senate Seat

Jackson Jr. among possibilities as Illinois guv looks to fill spot

Nov 5, 08 10:42 AM CST
(Newser) - Now that Barack Obama is officially headed for the Oval Office, Illinois’ political class has turned its attention to his Senate replacement, Time reports. The choice rests with unpopular Democratic governor Rod Blagojevich, who is no doubt looking for a pick that will save his own political skin. Rep. Jesse... More »

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Barack Obama • Senate • Illinois • Rod Blagojevich • Jesse Jackson Jr. • Election 2008 • Lisa Madigan • Jan Schakowsky

 Chicago 
 Seeks Aid 
 After Deluge 

Windy City hit with wet double whammy

Sep 15, 08 1:55 AM CDT
(Newser) - Chicago officials seeking clean-up funds have asked the state to declare a disaster after the city was hit by a deluge of weekend rains which flooded streets and stranded families, reports CNN. More than six inches of rain fell Saturday—the most in 137 years in  a single day. That... More »

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Chicago • National Hurricane Center • rain • Rod Blagojevich • Chicago River • Hurricane Ike • Tropical Storm Lowell • Albany Park • Department of Water Management • O'Hare International Airport

Rezko Corruption Trial Begins

Jury selection gets under way for accused Chicago businessman with ties to governor, Obama

Mar 3, 08 9:19 AM CST
(Newser) - With jury selection beginning for the corruption trial of Chicago businessman and political fundraiser Tony Rezko, the Chicago Sun-Times offers some background on the key facets of the case. Rezko, a Syrian-born real estate and fast-food tycoon who established footholds in the Illinois governor's circles, is accused of pocketing illegal... More »

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Barack Obama • Chicago • corruption • trial • Illinois • campaign fundraising • Tony Rezko • Rod Blagojevich • jury selection

Indicted Obama Supporter
Back in Jail

Judge revokes bond for shady real estate developer Rezko

Jan 28, 08 2:03 PM CST
(Newser) - Antoin Rezko is back in custody today after a federal judge revoked his bond, the Chicago Tribune reports. The indicted real estate developer and longtime Barack Obama contributor was arrested early this morning at home for an undisclosed violation of his $2 million bond. Rezko had been out on bail... More »

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Barack Obama • Chicago • corruption • Tony Rezko • Rod Blagojevich

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