How long did he think he was going to last?

[1970Ls6]

how long did Gov. Blagojevich think he was going to last?
Illinos Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested for political corruption and other crimes this morning.
About time that scumbag money spender got what he deserved!!

[StealthBird]

I thought it was amusing that they said he was engaging in "pay to play" tactics, in other words, bribe him, and he'll make you a Senator. Blagojevich never wanted to govern, he just wanted money. He was your typical corrupt Illinois politican. Our last Governor is still in jail, now it looks like this one will be going to the slammer too.

Blagojevich's first move as Governor was to double the toll fees on our highways, something no other Governor had the guts to do. And 3 months ago, long before this latest scandal, he had an 11% approval rating. We have lousy roads, crappy public schools, high taxes, our state is nearly bankrupt, and Chicago is the murder capital of America (thanks to Mayor Daly for that honor). These Democrats have done a fine job in this state.

So what can we do about our corrupt Illinois politicians?

We sent one of our Senators (Obama) to Washington D.C. to become President, so he can spread this love to the rest of the country.

[67L78conv]

I am shocked and amazed to see this kind of corruption somewhere other than New Jersey!

[jeff morocco]

maybe he can share the same cell with ex Governor Ryan

[Kim_Howie]

Wow a crooked polititian what a shock!!!

[COPO 70 RS/Z28]

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We have lousy roads, crappy public schools, high taxes, our state is nearly bankrupt, and Chicago is the murder capital of America (thanks to Mayor Daly for that honor). These Democrats have done a fine job in this state.

So what can we do about our corrupt Illinois politicians?

We sent one of our Senators (Obama) to Washington D.C. to become President, so he can spread this love to the rest of the country.

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And you guys in Jersey thought you were #1

Dont forget our friends on the crook county board enacting the highest tax rate in the country and then immediately asking for 700 million more!!!!

Until we stop letting the Media elect our politicians we are going to continue to have the high quality of public servants we deserve.

[John Brown]

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how long did Gov. Blagojevich think he was going to last?
Illinos Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested for political corruption and other crimes this morning.
About time that scumbag money spender got what he deserved!!

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I'm sure he'll come up with a plausable explanation, something like......
he was only doing it to help the children.
Yeah that's it, he just wanted to help the children.

[COPO 70 RS/Z28]

That would work but the complaint stated that Blago (Blowdryavitch) had or was threatening to withdraw $8 million dollars from the childrens hospital unless the director made a 50k contribution.

[ORIGLS6]

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Wow a crooked polititian what a shock!!!

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A corrupt Illinois Governor? There must be a mistake. I'm speechless!

Paul Powell, Dan Walker, George Ryan, and now, "The Rod".

[Bill Pritchard]

I'm surprised it took this long to nail him. They should throw his father-in-law, Dick Mell, in jail with him for good measure. Now there's one Republican Governor and one Democratic Governor in jail...let it not be said that Illinois is not an equal opportunity state for crooked politicians.