First off, I am ever-so-glad that retired GOP senator Peter Fitzgerald pushed to have Patrick Fitzgerald (no relation) appointed as US Attorney for the northern district of Illinois. Both Dennis Hastert and George Ryan fought against the appointment, as the US Attorney had a reputation for being independent, tenacious, and - most important - utterly beyond reproach. This man has gone after everyone of every possible politial stripe, without any thought as to that person's public position.
Second, Pat Quinn (sitting Lt. Governor) may be a pain in the ass, but he is also regarded as squeaky-clean. He just stated in a press conference that in his opinion, there is no way that Blago should appoint anyone to fill the senate vacancy. He called for Blago to voluntarily "step aside." He further stated that if Blago refuses to step aside, the IL Supreme Court can make a determination that Blago is too compromised to continue in his duties.
Third, Blago is either the most arrogant or the most idiotic politician since Nixon...
Fourth, if I was " Senate Hopeful 5" I'd be looking for a really good lawyer.
Fifth, if the indictment is true, Obama comes out of this looking even BETTER, as he refused to do anything more than be "appreciative" if Blago named his favored candidate (Valerie Jarrett).
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You'd think that the appreciation of a newly-elected President, who's very popular right now, and who clearly has affection for his home state, would have some tangible value to the governor of that state. Guess not.
You'd think so, but we are talking about the single most idiotic and sociopathic individual to hold high office since Nixon.
Indeed, RR. He has been toxic for years (see him at BidenFest in Springfield?) for years, and he actually thought he could get HHS or an embassy.
There are so many serio-comical-delusional moments, but perhaps none more poignant than Blago ruminating over a possible 2016 PotUS run...
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