CNN

Dear Jenny

You pathetic Sarah Palin wanna be bimbo...Go soak your head. Your side lost, it's our world now...Get over it toots

So why doesn't he just put Obama's seat up for special election too and not try to stick Illinois with a five time LOSER ?

A special election for Emanual's seat would involve only one congressional district. Special election for the senate seat would involve the entire state. Big difference in cost. Nice thought about having both at the same time, but it just doesn't work out.

Blagojevich is just like the rest of them dad burned elected folks wanting donations in turn for special favors. I didnt know lobbying was against the law but I am glad somebody passed a law making it illegal. What in tarnation took em so long.

Bozo, you in here? Where did that clown go?

Democrats are so corrupt. This guy, Richardson....funny how Obama keeps such good company. And who is this CIA guy? We are screwed...

So WHY, all of a sudden ?

And Jenny, I believe this Photo was taken some time ago!

p.s. Clarify me if I wrong, please!

Get this guy off the stage before he can do any more damage....

Innocent until proven guilty, I would hope for the same. Heck, Senator Stevens was guilty, and Ole Senator Reid, didn't lift a finger to remove him.I say we kick Reid out.

Joyce, your Mom is a smart Lady.....

I have a question, if the Gov. of Ill is holding a special election for the congress seat, why not hold for the Senate seat???

Jenny it seems that you must have voted for the guy who liked the Plumber and the Pit Bull.

Nope, nope, nope, nope...... the election is now tainted, as Gov. B. set the date. Gotta do something different now......

There will be a special seat waiting for Blago in jail but I guess he'll appoint the cell he'll serve time in.

Jenny, you are an idiot. From what I can see, you are against our PE because he is a democrat. Look at what your GOP President has done for you. Maybe you should see if "His Holiness" Rush could use you on his show. OOPS, now that I think about it, that's probably what you're campaigning for.
Talk to us in 4 years and see if even you think you are better off then you are today. I believe that even if you were, you would not admit it.

so why didn't Blago include Obama's senate seat in the special election? Would it have been that costly to print the info on the same ballot? But doesn't the Illinois legislature have a say in special elections or is Blago a dictator?

bugs bunny will get this seat.

Obama needs this drama to SLOWLY unfold,,, it gives him time to uh, uh, uh, think of something the Obama-aid drinkers will embellish as uh, uh, a profound opinion on the matter.

LOL........ must be tough having to look inside your own party and find the same atrocities that you have claimed that the Repubs had cornered to the market on!!

A March 3 primary means having to get at least 971 valid petition signatures to make the Democratic Primary ballot (less are needed for the Republican and Green Party Primaries, but candidates in those races are either running for exercise or for a better obituary notice in the newspapers when they die, as they have no chance of winning on April 7). In reality that means getting at least 3,000 signatures in two weeks in the dead of winter, instead of the normal 90 days allocated for petition gathering. (Anthything less than that guarantees a petition challenge that will tie up the candidate until the eve of the March 3 voting, dooming their chances even if they remain on the ballot.)

Welcome to politics – Chicago style.

IMO – Michigan -

The law doesn't work that quickly in this country. Yes, its frustrating, but it is also the reason why things actually work - because laws are carefully drafted, contemplated, and considered before being enacted. If we could indict someone immediately and convict them two days later, the room for manipulation and mistakes greatly widens. The case against Blagoyavich, unfortunately, is not one hundred percent clear - it is not clear from the tapes, to me anyway, that he actually received something 'of value' in exchange for his promise of the senate seat. Disgusting and despicable? Absolutely. Illegal? Uncertain. Unfortunately this is one area where we apparently have not thought it all out appropriately, becuase he obviously should be stripped of any ability to appoint a governer in this circumstance. But that doesn't mean that we should rewrite the rules for one person - that could have dangerous implications for the long run.

I wish as much as anyone that this would be over – but before "releasing" Blagoyavich from his wrongdoings, we must actually address those wrongdoings.

My reading of the law says that they should probably seat Burris, and then go for a two thirds majority vote to get rid of him. Just sayin'.

...meanwhile, back in Hawaii...

How much is this one selling for?

Uh Jenny, paranoid much?

Funny stuff by good ole' Jenny. What we should be talking about is the CBR years. (Cheney, Bush, Rumsfeld). Those guys managed to screw our troops with substandard equipment and services (KBR anyone?), which surely got our forces killed.
How many people know that Iraq had plans to withdraw unconditionally from Kuwait.... but the USA said no deal.
Better yet..... How many people know that Sadaam was given US approval to invade?
CBR provided the worst adminstration in US Presidential History.
Obama has not stepped one foot into office yet....and Jenny hopes they dish on his years as President? Wow.

FITZPATRICK – CONRAD BLACK – CHICAGO SUN TIMES. SOMEBODY DESTROYED A NEWPAPER AND A BILLION DOLLARS OF SHAREHOLDER EQUITY AND SADDLED THE TAXPAYER WITH ENORMOUS LITIGATION AND INCARCERATION COSTS, WHILE DRIVING INVESTORS AND POTENTIAL INVESTORS AWAY FROM THE US. NO WONDER YOUR ECONOMY IS IN RECESSION!

AT LEAST THE GOVERNOR UNDERSTANDS THE MEANING OF HIS OATH AND OF SERVING THE PUBLIC RATHER THAN HIS OWN EGO! KUDOS TO THE GOVERNOR FOR DOING HIS JOB! IF FITZPATRICK'S CONDUCT IS PROVEN TO BE MALICIOUS, I HOPE HE IS HELD ACCOUNTABLE!

"Reporters, I hope you dare to print what you find out about our PE during his four years in office…you owe it to the American people to be honest about his dealings; not keep it from us."

What kind of nonsense is THIS? Oh - that's right. Obama is supposed to fix EIGHT MISERABLE YEARS of Bush/Cheney hell in the two weeks BEFORE he takes office, right? And somehow this makes everything you and Obama-mama right?

Are you so jaded by your own Republican party that you now suspect EVERYONE is on the take and shady? Must be sad.

I can't WAIT until the eight years are over and there is a roaring economy finally, the endless unjustified war is over, jobs are back and housing is again climbing in value. I'm sure you and your pal Obama-mama will think of SOMETHING that's wrong with all that...or you'll just say that's Bush's maginifence finally showing itself eight years after he left.

True to form. That's why Republicans are right now the most irrelevant political party on the planet.

Blago is still doing stuff? He needs to go away fast.

Please make sure that you know the rules of the game before you whine and complain and try to draw conclusions. The standard operating policy is that senators are appointed and congressman are picked by special election.

Jenny;
My mom always told me that an empty wagon makes alot of noise. By reading your NOISY comment, I'm convinced that your brain is definitely empty. Please read a book.

Well is doing his job, If they want him out of office get him out until then he is still the COG of IL and he have a job to do.

Hey Jenny: Kinda reaching a little aren't ya?

I believe the Illinois constitution states that the governor picks to fill a senator's vacant seat and that an election must be held for a representative's vacant seat. Why not have an election for both? I don't know. Go figure.

They probably haven't indicted him yet because Obama is tied into him and they've decided because of that to not follow through with Blagojevich.

Well we can't just expect Blagojevich to stop working when he hasn't been convicted yet.

Well, well, well...looks like the Obama team has been talking to Blag all along afterall...no wonder he is still in office...I see Rep. Rahm Emanuel was able to attend a press conference with Blaj...how logical is that given Blaj is under investigation and Obama denounces (at least to reporters) Blaj's activities...I told you guys that Blaj wouldn't have held a press conference to announce Burris was taking Obama's senate seat if he hadn't got word from on high...

It is one thing for Obama to feed reporters the line, "I can't say anything due to 'confidentiality', when they asked about Blaj and if his administration knew about the senate seat selling...it is another to continue to support such a guy behind the trusting public's backs.

Reporters, I hope you dare to print what you find out about our PE during his four years in office...you owe it to the American people to be honest about his dealings; not keep it from us.

But he couldn't hold a special elect for the senate seat? Guess he didn't want to return the money.

Gov. Blagojevich names dates to hold a special election to fill former Rep. Rahm Emanuel's congressional seat
Like it or Not he is still GOV

My relatives in Illinois must be so proud.

Yeah, he's great at carrying on like he's done nothing wrong...

>at least an election will have less of a taint to it January 5th,
>2009 4:14 pm ET

>can't believe they let him in city hall

I can't believe they let you an the internet! It's state government, not city government.

Ohhh...and he's not skilled enough of a crook to be in Chicago City government. It takes a REAL crook to run this city!

I understand that Gov Blago is innocent until proven guilty, but the audio in those wire tapes say it all about what type of person he is.

Why not add on two folks for US Senate and solve two problems at once?

A little to late to start trying to be governor now! Your days are numbered!

Hey Blago...What about a special election for Obama's vacant Senate seat? I would be the right thing to do for Illinois voters like me.

Being a Chicagoan myself, I am quite ashamed of this guy's actions. And, while I agree, he should be dealt with quickly, the law does say 'innocent until proven guilty'. Even if you have videotaped evidence and 'blood on your hands over the body', everyone is entitled to a fair trial. That being said, someone who claims his innocene so loudly should also have the integrity to realize that while an investigation is underway, he should ethically hold off on making such pointed decisions.

Keep showing those photos of Obama, Blago, and Emanuel together...it only solidifies my skepticism for the new Executive branch come 1/20/2009. Glad to see a Clinton White House, part III will be coming soon. I'm willing to give Obama a chance as President, but all these former Clinton aides on his staff are sure fueling the inexperienced argument.

"Change we can believe it." Marty McFly

wow...someone lock this prancing nancy in his room without dessert

if he had an ounce of decency in him, he'd show some restraint, irrespective of whether he is innocent or not

Blago is a nut. As for MN, it was said from the beginning that Franken and the Democrats were snakes who, with the help of ACORN would keep the counting going until the numbers came up in Franken's favor, then demand the counting stop and claim victory.

It was also said that Coleman and the Republicans were too weak and sissified to put up a fight and prevent the election from being stolen.

Minnesota is a joke and if Franken is seated, his "legitimacy" will certainly get more laughs than his so called comedy ever did!

The United States is now officially a Third-World Country!

I'm just wondering what's going on in politics, i can't believe that all this corruption that's going on has not been resolved. I always new politics were crooked now i know the truth.

I'm just wondering what's going on in politics, i can't believe that all this corruption that's going on has not been resolved. I always new politics were crooked now i know the truth.

Innocent until proven guilty, yes, and the courts will decide that in due time. But with his own voice on tape in blatant violation of the law, he should step down and turn the reins over to someone who is untainted by the stink of corruption. Sadly, he appears to be guilty, delusional, and selfish. He is not carrying out the people's business but trying to ignore reality.

hey dave in ca...there is no such thing as a "liberal", and anyone that makes it to figurehead the "cia" is just as venomous as any that preceded them

by the way, "liberal" is just rush limburger venacular for common sense (of which bushites haven't the ability to grasp).

boo hoo our party is going down the tubes so we are taking our ball and going home boo hoo what a bunch of baby whiners!

What's the problem with adding the vacant Senate seat to this ballot?

Oh, that's right. The people aren't allowed to decide. That's for judges, canvassing boards, and senate leadership.

New Age 'Democracy' – get used to it, there's plenty more to come....

What's the problem with adding the vacant Senate seat to this ballot?

Oh, that's right. The people aren't allowed to decide. That's for judges, canvassing boards, and senate leadership.

New Age 'Democracy' – get used to it, there's plenty more to come....

Blago needs 2 GO !!

I wonder how much he will get for this seat.

THIS IS A SIDE SHOW!!

Why can't they elect someone to fill Obama's senate seat while they're at it? It would be a lot cleaner than the "appointment" debacle now unfolding.

Hopefully it's his. Idiot

is this still america??? Innocent until proven guilty. all talk no proof. let's start the year on the right track till we know all the facts stop trying people in the press!! I think the media is out of control. folks start thinking for yourself.

Why couldnt he have done that for Obama's vacant seat and avoid the circus? I love the look that Rahm is giving Blago in the picture.....priceless.

I'm liking this guy more and more.

This guy is as seedy as they come... His beady lil eyes scream guilty!!!

Dumb and dumber....

Why can't they hold a special election to pick someone to fill the senate seat vacated by Obama too?

What is wrong with this guy? Doesn't the way he's behaving look nuts to anyone? He's a narcissist and a criminal – caught on tape btw Mr E – and not innocent. He needs to be removed, and quickly.

Doing the normal duties. I am not offended, do you?

I wonder why he can't just hold a special election for the Senate Seat at the same time. If they are doing an election anyway, they can be done together, and you will get more voters out in Emanual's district if there are 2 positions to vote for. I guess it seems to obvious, huh.

If he has the legal authority to set this election, can the Democratic Congressional leadership explain why he does _not_ have similar power to appoint Burriss?

Can't someone in power at least gag the guy? Get an injunction against letting him do anything? Arrest him? Impeach him? What's the problem here? He's a criminal – caught on tape, btw Mr E – and a lunatic. Get him out of there. At best he's an embarrassment, at worst a danger to the office.

I do not like his hair and I do not like his fraud.

Blahhhh, I don't care to spell his name nor do I care to attempt at pronouncing it.

I hope the powers of justice remove him from office.

Blago is making a mockery out of the governor's office. I thought Sarah Palin was bad, but this guy is abusing his power.

Speaking of losers...................................

Why is is that they act as if they cant stop this man?

If we are going to the expense of a special election, why couldn't they have allowed the citizens of Illinois to vote for Obama's senate replacement at the same time.

If we can have a special election for Rahm's seat, why can't we have a special election for Obama's seat?

It's getting real old all this talk about Blagovich. Look if the guys is so guilty and they have him on tape for doing something illegal why haven't they endited him yet?

I'm beginning to think think there may be something to this story about being innocent.

Just what other nuts are running this country?

This man should be in jail.

I find it amazing that people who do not even know the facts of the situation have tried and convicted Blago!~

FACTS-He is innocent until proven guilty, you see charges are NOT enough to make someone guilty, an investigation is not enough to make someone guilty, the courts actually have to do their part in this country we have a rule of law not a rule of accusation and charges.

The Illinois Constitution (I know most of the radical right ignore any Constitution (unless it helps their point of view) or gives them cover to further subvert it but I expected better from the loony left.. guess I was mistaken) states the Governor will appoint, in any manner deemed correct BY THE GOVERNOR a replacement for any Senator who cannot fulfill their time in office. So he could, legally, put the seat up for auction on E-bay and give it to the highest bidder, but since public opinion has tried and convicted this man (long before the courts have their say) I guess he should stop doing the job he is getting paid to do by ythe people right?

idiots

Now, if Blago's dirty, but they stopped him before they got the proof, it'll be just like he was never dirty at all.

That would be funny.

Of course, it's still just possible that Blago might not be dirty jst because Fitzgerald said he is. We shouldn't forget that US Attorney is a political office, and the Bush administration has been known to abuse the Justice department for political gain.

Found the circus, where's the bread?

So is Harry Reid going to protest the Special Election as well?

After all it was Gov. Blogo who set the date for the special election.

Enough of the theater and political drama and grand standing by Harry Reid.

Democrats are tired of this......Let the law take care of Gov. Blogo

I'm confused – why does he have a special election for one position, but then goes and appoints another?

Couldn't both have been by special election? Wouldn't that have saved all this trouble about Burris?

Innocent until proven guilty , thats what the law says, keeping working Gov Blag,,,,.

I guess according to the law he is still in charge and he knows it. Guess they'll have to starte some amendments up in cases like this. lol

Is the Emmanual House seat subject to different rules than the Obama Senate seat?

can't believe they let him in city hall

If he can arrange that why can't he arrange to leave his job?
I am a strong Democrat and can't wait till this loser is history. Now I know how the Republicans feel about Bush. Except that I am not from Ill and never voted for him.

The people cannot accept this special election since the Governor set it. He might taint this election. Its called payback. You dont want his chosice for Senator so you can not accept this date for special eleciton.

Why is he still the governor? No impeachment?

At least with an election for the district, there is little chance that Blagojevich can get this tainted. I hope that the Lt gov will get the office soon so that this chaos can end.

Oh yes obama-mama. This is the same guy that was arrested and is currently out on bail. Same guy who will be indicted for corruption and trying to sell the Senate seat. The same guy recorded on tape with incriminating evidence who is now going through the motions, leaving a trail of slime where ever he slithers.

Why didn't he do the same thing with the Senate seat? He is playing everyone like a fiddle.

I have $65 can I have it. Please please please, pleaeaeaeaease

Here we go again, time to take Blago to court on corruption charges and put these situations behind us. With taped evidence in hand, why isn't he down the road by now? Obama should give him one more chance to step down or the hammer is coming down!!! MAKES ME WONDER

I just think that Blagojevich should do just one thing: STOP MAKING DECISIONS!!!! He's already ruined himself by this scandal and a senate appointment. Now this?!?!?!? I think this guy should just shut up, and not make anymore major appointments.

is he for real?

Why hasn't this scumbag already been strung up to the nearest
sour apple tree!

He should be hanged for his hair alone!

Plus, his eyes are too close together!

Will this special election be valid? If so, why not the Burris appointment? Can't have it both ways.

why cant blago just go away

Why isn't this as controversial as the Burris story? If they are going to block the Burris pick, anything that the governor does pertaining to the appointments of vacant seats should not be acknowledged. Although he is legally still the governor, there needs to be a law in place to prevent this sort of action.

Blago, why don't you recruit Roland Burris to run for Emanuel's seat?

So, OK, an election for Emanuel's old seat, but an appt for Obama's old seat? How hard would it have been to simply hold a special election for Obama's seat the same day. This governor is a joke. It is sad to see politics and race being so blatantly used like this to take the spotlight off his criminal charges and place the spotlight other places. It is also sad to see such a distinguished man like Burris sell his soul to simply get an appt to a senate seat that he could have never won on his own merits.

I'll bet that people will have a problem with the dates he set, too.......

This guy is still working? What is going on. He's just like business as usual. He probably never worked this hard since he's been in office. Is this the same guy that was arrested? lol....3 ring circus

So why couldn't he have done this to fill Obama's seat? He could have done both elections at once. Now do you see why we, the citizens of Illinois, want him impeached. He doesn't know how to govern.