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Obama will never out Dumb Bush!

The reason they are all Democrats is because everyone knows Republicans are natural born criminals.

Republican David Vitter is on a list of a Madam, admits to transgressions, but stays in power. Spitzer has to step down.

Ted Stevens gets caught taking bribes, is CONVICTED, and almost wins his Senate seat again. No one mentions a connection to Palin. Blog gets caught TALKING about it, and suddenly the media can't stop talking about a possible Obama connection.

Palin is found abusing her powers by a bipartisan committee. She used travel money to STAY HOME instead of serve in the capitol.

The theme is that conservatives support criminals, while liberals hold their leaders up to a higher standard. Many Republicans and conservatives live daily by a double standard, and they're too blind to see it.

I would nominate Alberto Gonzolez:for politicizing his office (firing of DA's), blatantly lying of it to congress and for failing to provide President Bush competent, rigorously applied legal advice regarding enhance interrogation techniques. He did more damage to the constitution and our trust in government institutions than any of the top three nominees.

I think Blogo simply took a page from the Repugnant Party playbook. Nothing like some arrogance to accompany corruption, eh? The Bush party has set the tone for others... but what will we tell our children? Lies are OK as long as there's a ton of money to be made?

obama is next

Well the charges pending are reprehensible. I'd like to think that the FBI actually has a case after all this. If so, let the chips fall as they may. Another Sara Palin. Until this, I'd never heard of him. ( I don't live in Illinois).

Best political news of 2008 is the departure of Dubya. Nothing else can beat that.

While Blago was naughty for sure, it's a stretch to call him the naughtiest. How about Ted Stevens....he was actually convicted? Or how about John McCain, for allowing his campaign to go the low road in his quest for the presidency? Better yet, how about George Bush for allowing the nation's economy to totally tank prior to leaving office? Or Dick Cheney for coming out in favor of torture? Yes, Blago was a bad boy, but he doesn't rise to the level of the rest of them mentioned here.

Who will be the naughtiest in 2009, Barack Obama or any of those working for him, it is boiled down to imperfect and sinful human nature, corruption, greed, selfishness, impurity and arrogance, and the temptation of the world??

I bet right about now John Edwards is very happy that there is a Blagojevich scandal and that he is an also-ran for this dubious distinction

Hey Steven, what's that you were saying about "democrat democrat democrat"?

How about that guy in Alaska last month who resigned over taking thousands of dollars in unreported gifts?

Wasn't he a.......here it comes........omigosh!!!! a REPUBLICAN?!?!!??!?!

None of these politicians stole two elections, got 4000 US soldiers killed, over 200,000 citizens of another country killed and turned the Constitution into a piece of scrap paper, all in the name of fighting the wrong enemy. The naughtiest is still GWB and Tricky dick, with co-conspirator Pelosi runnig third, since she refused to allow impeachment proceedings.

Only coal in your stocking this year Blago! Santa is skipping your house, you've been bad.

All Democrats...

I think corruption and idiocy is a non-partisan issue. The former governor of Illinois, George Ryan, let us remember, is serving prison time for his corrupt ways. Unlike, Blagojevich, he is a Republican. Feel free to add the former Alaskan senator, Ted Stevens...the list goes on. But that's what happens when people vote for populist politicians. What did they expect?

ml.... california...

that is called "good ole boy" politics. I don't know where you have been, but this has been going on forever in this country and probably the world. That does not mean it is not pure corruption and evil. This mentality will NOT die easily! We are going to continue to hear the death throes for many years to come. But at least we ARE beginning to hear the death throes!

THE BLAGO MOVIE IS GOING TO ALASKA SOON.SARAH PALIN IS NEXT ON FITZGERALD'S LIST.ALASKA IS A CRIME STATE.PALIN IS PALLING AROUND WITH DRUG DEALERS.SHE'S DONE LIKE DINNER.

George Bush is also a politician. He has been responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of people and the destruction of an entire nation, as well as ruining America financially and otherwise. Blago's exploits PALE by comparison.

Every picture Blago takes makes it seem as if he has a cloud over his face. That's because he's evil...

Can't we find something more news worthy?

This is beginning to feel like beating a dead horse! Let Illinois finish their role in this debacle. I am sick of hearing about it!!

Oh one other thing: Steven is a moron!!!!!!

At least this guy didnt formulate a plan to fly planes into our buildings on 09/11/01 like Bush and his cronies did! Axis of evil my a$$!

No politician in this country does anything good unless they get something from it If they were to put this country first rather than themselves, their special interest or their party, only then will this country move forward for the good of all. We are finding out that all the greed has finally emptied the barrel, this country has nothing left. How much of this countries soul was sold out by Bill Clinton for the sake of his library, I know if I contribute 200 millions bucks I want something substancial in return, like half the state of Wyoming.
There will come a time (again) in the not to far future when this country will expereince a rebellion. The government has failed to govern in the best interest of it's people or this nation. This new generation of poloticians have one thing in mind, themselves.

Let's see...
DEMOCRAT... DEMOCRAT... DEMOCRAT...
I notice a pattern here. But the article makes no mention of it.
Get ready for 4 more years of a new bumbling inexperienced president who wants to bring Chicago style politics to the whole nation!
Change you can DECEIVE in.

Blago is a brat! Chicago politicians are known for its corruption, so what's different? The history of Chicago goes back many years during the Prohibition period – "YOU DO FOR ME AND I WILL DO FOR YOU"
Are there not more important issues to concentrate on?

Hmmm, why no ticker on Obama's release of his Blago scandal findings on Christmas eve?

Obama in Hawaii, Rahm in Africa, no one else talking about it. His lawyers declare the entire staff is cleared of any wrongdoing, and the media can't ask one critical question?

Don't laugh at the change, it's serious business.

You can't fix STUPID Mr Blagojevich so I am glad your not Governering my state. Politicians reallly need to try and hold themselves to a standard of decency, integrity and honesty. Thats all I would ask for 2009 except maybe a can opener that worked.

Wherever there is "power" in politics, there will be those who abuse it, no matter what party affilitation they are.

Even if it turns out that he is not convicted as he seems to believe he won't, his recorded words will hang in the air like a fart in a phone booth for eternity. The guy is a disgrace to all decent people. This is how he treats the country that generously took in his immigrant father.

I disagree with the majority picking Blagojevich. If he has been under investigation almost since his first election, then why only now be arrested for something he hadn't done yet? Why 3 or 4 years or more of complete scrutiny and no arrests before? For me personally, the worst politician re his actions to advance his own agenda over everything and everyone else was Governor Bill Richardson. I will never look at that man again without thinking of what an opportunist he has made himself into and that nothing much mattered to him apparently other than how far up the ladder he could get himself at the expense of others.

To be fair–

Cheating on your wife with another woman or call-girl doesn't rise to the level of taking bribes in a political office. So of course he was going to win "naughtiest" in that league.

But he's still deserved to win. Loser.

Naughtiest, nuttiest, what's the difference?

This guy with the beaver pelt on his head takes the cake.

Oh come now, Blago is an amateur; he's had little effect on the country as a whole. The perfect nominee for naughtiest politician is Congress, or if you prefer a single individual Pelosi, who stood by and did nothing to stop the carnage on the economy and elsewhere being wrought by the Bush junta.

With America in the toilet in every aspect, taken there by Bush/Cheney Crime Family, THIS guy is the choice? This is a joke, right? You can't be that stupid!!

Ted Stevens was worse.

What about Ted "series-of-tubes" Stevens?!?

Have we forgotten about his transgressions so quickly that he isn't even mentioned in this poll?

Naughty or Nice Blago? Watch out. Santa's coming to get you. just remember the song...........

He knows when you are sleeping
He knows when your awake
He knows if you've been bad or good.

Santa's real name is Special Prosecutor Fitzpatrick.
Hope you can sleep easy these days Blago baby.

#1 Blago – a Dem
#2 Spitzer – a Dem
#3 Edwards – a Dem

Jefferson, Rangel, ... Dems

Of course the Repubs have their share as well - Stevens, Craig (although the "incident" happened in 2007), etc. But the left is much better at painting the right as corrupt, hateful, divisive, alarmist, selfish, etc. Maybe this poll will help open the eyes of people about the left being all of those things, AND hypocritical as well.

All Democrats? No surprise...

I would have to select George Bush, however the term "naughty" doesn't even begin to describe him, and I can't lump eight years of stupidity and lies into one year of naughtiness.

I think there's enough coal to go around for all three of the top picks but naughty is not the term most would use for any of them.

I disagree. I think Palin was the most evil and divisive politician in along time, probably since George Wallace.

"Wait until next year", uttered Obama.

I hope that Blagojevich can turn his life around and actually do good for the people of Illinois. Everyone deserves redemption on both sides of the political aisle.

Everybody needs to tighten up – remember folks "Santa Claus is watching you!!""

Forgiving is best – give a hand up – throwing stones is something that only in the long run is totally unproductive.

I have to agree, I think he's a disgrace to American Politcs, and any other politicans that are doing the same disgraceful actions that this man has done. It's aweful.

Blgo: No one can saved to you.

And he get lump of coal and jail. HO HO HO

Don't ya think we have had more than enough speculation and way too many stories about this idiot? Please give it a rest for Christmas, CNN, since there really isn't any new news.

Why wasn't Ted Stevens on this?

Gold, Silver and Bronze... no surprise here.

Blagojevich does deserve Oscar in the Naughty Politician of 2008 Category. Selling a Senate seat for money? It's beyond insane...

Since when Illinois has become a Banana Republic?

If what he has done is true then he needs to be put in jail for life. Also, with Chaney admitting to torture and the like he too should be put in jail for life which probably won't happen. Once again justice will not happen. Nixon all over again.

No matter what he may say in his defense, from the tape recordings, he appears to be a foul-mouthed corrupt politician.

"Naughty" doesn't begin to describe this travesty.

I thought that President-Elect at least deserves "honorable" mention if CNN Poll is not biased. CNN seems to carry out a policy only publishing positive stories and comments for Obama throughout this election cycle, and negative stories or comments about Bush, Cheney, or Gov. Palin . Considering Obama's "famous" connections with so many naughtiest people such as Wright, Ayers, Rezco, and now Blagojevich, he is not very far behind. Let's see whether CNN would publish this comment.

It also could have something to do with the quotes from the guy sounding like they come from The Godfather or Hoffa movies. All he needs is a long mustache to twirl.

Hard to believe that Chicago politics as usual is more repulsive than All-American Johnny boy pretending to be husband/father of the year cheating on his cancer-stricken wife WHILE he ran for POTUS. As far as I'm concerned, he takes the prize.

The way this guy bounces his head when he speaks, I think he may have been dropped as a toddler. There is something wrong somewhere possibly in the belfry area!!!

Where are Palin and Ted Stevens on the list?

Blagojevich was clearly expecting nothing less than what the Obamas got. Unless of course you dubiously believe that quick pro quo is not the only way people get cushy jobs like executive director for community affairs, Vice President for Community and External Affairs, a board member of TreeHouse Foods, Inc or on the board of directors of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs

And speak of the devil.., where is Emil Jones Jr??

Ever notice when a democrat breaks the law the word democrat is never printed in the story...

I thought that Edwards and Spitzer were almost the worst as they let down their faithful wives also, but that Rod is really the pits.

I think this guy is intentionally screwing up to use an insanity defense when he is tried. Nobody can be this stupid and have so much evidence against him; yet still claim "I will be exonerated". Oh yeah, I forgot about Sen. Craig and Sen. Stevens. Oh well...

It's going to be fun to watch the media trying to pooh pooh this story because he is a DEMOCRAT hooked to OBAMA. Now if they were republicans the media would have already staked this man to a cross.

He's off my list.

"Naughty" is too nice of a word for this creep. Gives the impression that what he's accused of is just a 'misunderstanding.' NOT!

So the top three 'naughtiest' (or dirtiest) politicians are all Democrats. I can't believe CNN even reported this.

Spitzer and Edwards had personal downfalls..... The Illinois governor is CORRUPT.... there's a big difference but many Americans don't see the difference..... Bush and Cheney are CORRUPT as well....

It is obvious that this guy suffers form some form of mental disorder and needs treatment. He should not hold a public/political office ever.

All this proves is that Americans have short memories.

He deserves the disgrace too! He is a very corrupt politician. Even though I didn't vote for him, I sure hope Obama doesn't turn out to be like his buddy Blagojevich.

Where was Senator Ted Stevens? Not that I would've voted for him (Blagojevich definitely deserved the #1 spot), but he was a "naughty" politician this year. The numerous felony counts that he was convicted of is what led to his narrow downfall in his re-election campaign in Alaska.

Naughty my eye! When I think of the expression naughty, I think of an child who has misbehaved in some small way who merits the correction and love of parents. Mr. Blagojevich is a pathetic and shameless CROOK! And this description is mercifully mild.

the nautiest politian 2001 till 2008 were cheney and bush – 4000 seviceman died because of them and the lies they told .

I believe Barney Frank, Chris Dodd and Charles Shummer whom aided this economic downfall should be at the top of the list.

Is Rod Blagojevich really guilty or not?
What if the kangaroo court (The Media) that thas summarily tried, convicted and sentenced him is wrong?
I think everyone deserves to test accusations in a court of law first.

Interesting that they didn't think Craig was naughtiest with all their objections to gays, and I forget which one it was that had sex with a teenage Page, but it's okay to abuse gays as long as you don't give gays any equal rights. What has the U.S. of A. come to. And, FYI, I am a 64 yr old, straight female from PA who has a grown son who is straight. But I remember years ago when women were treated as property and men fought and are still fighting some equal rights for us. We are far behind other countries with acceptance and equality that we like to boast about.

"I AM NOT A CROOK"....

No love for Ted Stevens?

Quid pro quo! what is becoming of our political process!

Dick Cheney's seven year streak on this award is broken!

Sorry you didn't get the eight-peat, dick, I mean, Dick!

Let not forget to include George W. and Cheney for letting this country fall into an economic nose dive and making America hated by nearly every foreign country out there.Naughty,naughty!!! What irks me the most about these Republican types is they act like there is never anything wrong and anyone who complains about problems in America is just a whiner – get back to work doing your meaningless,labor intensive,underpaid jobs that we don't want to do and shut up.And the most unintelligent red state rubes are the ones who are also working the slob jobs and still vote for these professional con artists.I guess appealing to the undereducated is a really good tactic to use after all.Let's see:Dont give any money towards decent education and then use lies and fear to appeal to those people who were not taught to be indendent thinkers.Great strategy.Of course I also agree that Blagovich deserves a prominent spot on this list.If what the FBI is saying is true than his deal is pretty creepy and his type gives a bad name to fellow democrats.

BLOGO'S honor is well deserved. He worked hard for this honor.

Did he make the stupidest poll too or is that reserved strictly for Republicans ?

Oh, and don't forget Larry "The Stall Stallion" Craig. That guy is definitely in there, too.

Blago is dirty, no doubt about that. But the Lifetime Achievement Award for Naughtiest Politician goes to Dick Cheney. Who else? I mean, well, he's Cheney. 'Nuff said.

Personally, I think what Spitzer did was a lot worse. Blago second. Edwards third.

I hope Gov Blago sticks to his guns and refuses to take the fall for the bigger fish–hard to believe that Obama and Emmanuel are as innocent as they would have us believe. This will be covered up, as usual–Remember Wright, Rezco, Ayers, Dorne, Phleger and numerous other "chums" from Chicago. The bus is so crowded, the tires are flat.

Needs a haircut.

I could add a few more names to that list.

I am very puzzled at the outrage directed to the Illinois "Gov." I mean, the Clintons SOLD overnighters at the Lincoln bedroom, SOLD trade missions, pardoned the biggest tax evader of all times. Why the fuss???