Word: blagojevichization
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...Illinois reels from the lurid revelations about its governor, the state's politicians are scrambling to figure out what to do about Obama's replacement in the Senate. Despite all the damning charges, Blagojevich still currently has the power to appoint that person. Unless he steps down or he is impeached or convicted, the state constitution gives him, and him alone, that authority. It's possible that the Senate could refuse to seat a Blagojevich appointment, but no one wants to let it go that far. By late Tuesday, it seemed likely that the state legislature would convene a special...
Black Friday's long gone, but for Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, everything - including a Senate seat - is still for sale. Or at least it was. Blagojevich, along with chief of staff John Harris, was arrested in Chicago on Dec. 9 on charges that included conspiring to commit wire fraud and soliciting bribes in exchange for the Illinois Senate seat - vacated by President-elect Barack Obama - that Blagojevich was obligated to fill. If convicted, Blagojevich, who turns 52 on Dec. 10, faces up to 30 years in prison. What a birthday...
...Rasmussen poll ranked Blagojevich the "least popular governor" in the nation. His approval rating among Illinois voters is around...
...First dose of negative attention came after fundraiser and adviser Tony Rezko was convicted in 2006 on corruption charges for using his influence in Blagojevich's administration to help set up a $7 million kickback scheme from companies looking to do business with the state...
...athlete, they would test him for amphetamines. He would come up clean - but they would test him." - One-time congressional opponent Michael P. Flanagan, on Blagojevich's endurance, Chicago Sun-Times...