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Surprise surprise. Obama and his merry crew of crooks get yet another break.

I sincerely do not believe there is a such thing as a rich,powerful, and influential person who hasn't attained there status by being involved in something shady. America get over it there is no such thing as a leader in the entire WORLD!! who is clean as the driven snow!!! Its human nature to do wrong....YOU NEVER HAVE TO TEACH A CHILD HOW TO LIE,CHEAT, STEAL, THROW TEMPER TANTRUMS, MESS UP THE HOUSE, AND BE ALL AROUND MISCHEVIOUS.....but you do have to teach them how to be honest, loyal, respectful, courteous, trust worthy, and have integrity....think about it.

OH BOY! Since Fitzgerald did his job, or better, he defended his work in public from a Defense maneuver that could endanger it, and thus cut all the hopes of far-right wackos of getting a REAL scandal involving PEBO (and not these non-issues, like his birth place, that they will keep dragging until the end of his term – or terms-)....
THERE IS A COVER-UP IN MOTION!!!!!!
Guys, the Federal Investigation is not over. So far nothing was proven against PEBO or his staff, but in their favor is another story, and the last thing that someone -who still is rational – would want at this moment would be Blagojevitch throwing a wild card in hopes of delaying the inevitable and it be accepted by the Illinois House panel.
Yes, Chicago has dirty politicians, so has every other city, big or small, in the country! And yes that was the place where PEBO made his political career... so HE MUST BE DIRTY AS WELL...
But what about the 'innocent until PROVEN guilty'? You know, that stuff about due legal process, Justice in the American Way... what about it? Because he's from Chicago it does not apply to him or anyone that has ties to him?
IN YOUR ROTTEN DREAMS!!!!!

Lauren... it's your side of the aisle who hides everything they can.... just look at the horror of your boy's administration.... and the stupidity and utter ignorance of choosing Sarah Palin as a VP choice..... makes me cringe to think of it.... Come on, Girl.... get over it! Your party lost... suck it up...and get engaged in turning this country around like 75% of the rest of us!

must be democrates, wont investigate their own people.

The Chicago political machine rolls on!!

Whatever necessary to protect the Obamessiah. So much for the "If he hasn't done anything wrong, he shouldn't have anything to hide!" mentality we've heard from the left for the past 8 years.

Pathetic.

Blagojevich is going to look out for one person and that is him. Do anyone other than me think it is kind of odd that his LT. Gov have not talk to him in over a year what is really going on in IL

Ha ha! Now all you Obama-haters just need to STFU. But, not to worry...you'll find something else meaningless, and stupid to rant about tomorrow. After all, tomorrow is another day in your fantasy land! Sigh!

This was all just a trick of Blago's to take the heat off himself. I say turn up the heat on Gov. Blago!!!! It's no secret Blago hates Obama and his team...so now suddenly Blago wants to drag them into all this? No way. Blago falls on his face all by himself! Give Blago a jail cell next to the Wall Street crooks.

Oh, dear righties, does reading this reading make you sad? Yesterday, when there was a possibility of subpoenas you got all excited. I suspect you just saw the word "subpoena" but didn't bother to read that it wasn't the Federal Prosecutor who was issuing them. But, we forgive you as you're not know for your intellect since Sarah was your um, spokeswoman.

Hurry now, run like little rodents to see what Rushie/Hannity/Drudgie want you to post next.

Please hear me out Amanda. I have a strange theory about the goings on in Chicago. What if all along the Obama people new there was no chance for Gov."Blago"appointing Valerie Jarrett, so they put her on the team as an interim advisor to P-E Obama. Now (scandals falling out of the sky?) coincidentally, Commerce Sec. Bill Richardson (Gov. N.M.) is being investigated for some wrong doing in New Mexico that posibly could prevent him from getting the job,which in turn could open up the slot for (Ma.) Sen. John Kerry ,to replace Richardson! This leaves Richardson to go back to what he was doing as Gov. of New Mexico (unless he to is impeached?) or taking the job of P-E Obama's adviser (Jarrett) . Thus opens up a "Fresh"slot for Ms. Jarrett to be available for the Interim Gov. selection as Illinois "New Senator"? The only piece left to figure out is who replaces Sen. Kerry (Ma)? I'd have to say US Rep. Edward Markey which (Ma.) Gov. Patrick Duvall would select in a heartbeat! Please remember, this is all hypothetical, but strangely no different than whats happening in New York, Illinois,Delaware, or Arizona(Gov)? Thanks for listening,...

Yeah, why would they want to find out the truth about Obama and his amigos.

Of course thay won't subpoena anyone close to Obama. They know where it would lead! Pay to play Chicago politics has just gone nationwide, to the tune of 650 million! CHANGE HAS COME!

As long as the aides are talking with Fitzgerald and the prosecution, I'd say it's more important that this guy gets prosecuted and thrown in jail than that he's removed from office quickly... he'll be gone soon enough, but this way at least he'll have to pay for what he did.

You stupid people that keep saying Obama is is hiding something....Hello this is a federal investigation and if Obama was involved you would have seen those headlines by now.Nothing is going to happen no matter how much you wish it would .Obama will be be sworn in as OUR 44th president on Jan.20th. Give it up you have thrown your all at him...Rezko,Ayers,Wright,Blagojevich ,
his faith,and his citizenship and none of it worked ,You'll be better off letting your voices and efforts and get involed with your state and goverment offials with more mature action for the best of your country men and women than to continue to express so much hate for Obama without giving him a chance to serve as your president.When Bush won for two terms we had no choice but to stand by and watch as this country spiral into the worst economic disaster in decades so exaxtly since Obama has not taken office as President of the United states can I ask you is it so hard for you not to blame him for the shape that this country is in or is it that you just can't put the blame where the blame should be?

This governor is a joke.
He's getting all the airtime he can get now, because he knows he's going to prison.
Also, we already know he's broke and a crook – and he knows he's guilty, he also knows he has the upper hand right now.
He wants to string this out as long as possible – he knows the state of Illinois wants him out of office but their laws allow him to continue being governor until the state plays out their hand.
This man is a complete shame, and he should be removed from office right away, but, we know that isn't going to happen.
Stop giving him airtime and let him slink off to prison where he belongs.

You stupid people that keep saying Obama is is hiding something....Hello this is a federal investigation and if Obama was involved you would have seen those headlines by now.Nothing is going to happen no matter how much you wish it would .Obama will be be sworn in as OUR 44th president on Jan.20th. Give it up you have thrown your all at him...Rezko,Ayers,Wright,Blagojevich ,
his faith,and his citizenship and none of it worked ,You'll be better off letting your voices and efforts and get involed with your state and goverment offials with more mature action for the best of your country men and women than to continue to express so much hate for Obama without giving him a chance to serve as your president.When Bush won for two terms we had no choice but to stand by and watch as this country spiral into the worst economic disaster in decades so exaxtly since Obama has not taken office as President of the United states can I ask you is it so hard for you not to blame him for the shape that this country is in or is it that you just can't put the blame where the blame should be?

Scandal, please. This is about Blagojevich and what he did. It has nothing to do with Obama. By trying to bring Obama and Emmanuel into it is distraction at its best. Get over it people. At first you say that Obama had no experience, now you all want us to believe he has been in on all that is wrong with Illinois politics. Guilt by being a Senator of IL. Try something else because most people see this for what it really is...NOTHING, nothing to do with Obama, everything to do with a narcissistic, crooked Governor. The Governor is the problem, he did something wrong. It is Blagojevich's fault/problem/issue. Twist it any way you want but this won't stick.

Yes–Impeach a Governor and don't question the witnesses–all to
protect Obama–this is insane.
Release the Rezko tapes, release all the Gov tapes–the Country is about
to put this guy in the White House. Everyone has the right to know now.

This is a cover-up for Obama. I want Obama and his team to come forward and confess what they have done. We cannot let them escape.

... and the Republicans know how to bury a scandal ... how long did Denny H cover up for Mark Foley's abuse of congressional pages? Just to keep the FL seat (and his own) "safe"

Those trying to be snarky by using the term "chosen one" are more right than they will ever admit – Obama won the election! He will be the President of the United States. All the spin and third grade name calling won't change anything – just demonstrates who has decided to be part of the problem instead of being part of the solution!

Typical, Obama playing above the rules again.....Glad I voted against him twice wont be long before more people openly admit their votes

Let's see - an "internal report compiled by the Obama transition team . . . drafted by Greg Craig, Obama's choice for White House counsel, concluded that neither Obama nor his aides had any "inappropriate" contact with Blagojevich or Blagojevich's staff."

And this is an "objective" report???? Really????

"Bush Beat you democrats twice, so who is the IDIOT?" No Idiot there nothing there. You lost and now it's time to move on. A true leader will take office in just a few short weeks. Sit back and watch how it should be done.

Obama=Bush third terms. lmfao!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just laugh at your username. He stole the first election, and narrowly won the second.

Go back to Alaska, you scum. Obama is not guilty of anything except being targeted by right-wing fanatics like you who have been the cause of destruction.

Texas Teacher December 28th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

I agree. But as you can tell by the other postings there are haters. That govenors problems are all his own. People want to blame EVERYTHING on President elect Obama. What about the mess dumb,dumb bush is leaving behind. A war that has taken over 4,000 American lives, unemployment , people lossing their homes. These problems were caused by the village idiot bush/crazy cheney. President Clinton had to clean up after a bush and President elect Obama will have to clean up after another bush. The people that voted for bush are the idiots, he jacked them as well. Most of the people that voted for bush are just working people that he has put out of work and their homes. And it seems most of them woke up, that is why the sorry repubs lost so badly. They need to wake up and realize they are not the only people in this world. repubs are greedy,selfish people.

@ Lauren

President Obama is attempting to improve EDUCATION. That means, ENHANCING YOUR KNOWLEDGE TO THE FACTS !

Enough said!!

Lauren

There is nothing to bury. You haven't figured that out by now?

Government Cover-Up at its finest.......

I laugh at those who criticize Blago for "trying" to bring down everyone around him.

He should bring them down, those that played by the same rules are turning their backs now that their tactics have been made public.

He should be praised now as exposing the whole philosophy how politics really do business.

Shame on the media if THEY try burying this also............

Gov.Blagojevich is going to try and not go down alone! Go get 'em boys!!!!

" Bush Beat you democrats twice, so who is the IDIOT?" You for voting for him pal. Better get used to reminiscing about the old times because the Republicons aren't winning another election for a very long time.

Oh, how fortunate for the transition team.

Blago and his lawyers are trying to do everything they can to turn this into a circus. "Not guilty"??? For heaven sake, they have him on several tapes! He needs to resign.

Where did it say Obama was born? Just wondering.

Bush Beat you democrats twice, so who is the IDIOT? December 28th, 2008 4:06 pm ET Said:

Of course they wont. You got to protect Rambo and Obama. Chicago Politics at its Finest.

Didn't you bother to read the article? This has nothing to do with Chicago politics and everything to do with jeopardizing a Federal Investigation by a Republican appointed Special Prosecutor. Grow a brain would ya instead of playing Rush Limbaugh politics?

Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennesee, Missippi all beat Illinios out for severity and type of corruption according to a recent study

Makes an interesting topic about what is going on in those states

Send Blago, Bush and his contemporaries to jail

Common sense and respect trumps stupidity again!

I think Gov.Blagojevich is going to do everything he can to bring down the state of IL. and to taint the Presidency of PE Obama. This is a man that has feelings or cares for nothing and no one other than himself.

I do ot want to see them throw the book at him. They should throw the entire cell block at him.

Everybody that has to be called upon to get to the bottom of this mess,
should be.Neither political stature nor position should be used to sweep the truth under the rug.

people I imagine will feel slightly better about our goverment

I will, he needs to go with Bush, Cheney and his cabinet

Blago is putting his own interests ahead of those of the entire country. Obama and his team are needed to fix the economy, deal with two wars, and everything else, while Blago's lawyer is trying to subpoena Rahm Emmanuel. This is a selfish act and he needs to resign now.

Of course they wont. You got to protect Rambo and Obama. Chicago Politics at its Finest.

Well alas..... You know, not everything that happens in that state is Obama's fault! He was after all not long in politics there. And I think it would have been pure ignorance and stupidity to have engaged in such behavior in his desire to work for a better government! Give the man a little credit. Good ole boy politics does not coincide with his political views! Not in my book or HIS!

Of course not,,, they do not want the Chosen one to have a scandal. Bury it, just like they always do.

Looks like Fitzgerald is trying to blame the impeachment panel for the impending failure of his investigation. He is looking to blame someone because he sprung the trap too soon, and Blago will walk.

Of course, this will not stop the Republican knuckle-draggers from still trying to tie Obama to Blago, they will just add it to the "missing birth certificate" conspiracy being hidden by the MSM!

Why Obama and his admin. have nothing to do with the idiot Gov. of ILL. Move on republicans

When this weasel Blagojevich is found guilty, throw him in a real prison where he has to mingle with hardcore prison gang members where he's in danger of great bodily harm all the time.

Do this to a few corrupt politicians and this problem will end overnight.

The South has fallen again.