Blagojevich talks: 'Hang loose'
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/12/17/art.blago.cnn.jpg caption="Blagojevich said he wants to tell his side of the story."] CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) - Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Wednesday that he "can't wait to begin to tell his side of the story."
In the week since Blagojevich was arrested on federal corruption charges, there have been repeated calls for his resignation.
Although Blagojevich, 52, has not commented publicly on the charges, his lawyer Ed Genson said the governor had done nothing wrong and does not intend to step down.
"I can't wait to begin to tell my side of the story and to address you guys and most importantly the people of Illinois. That's who I'm dying to talk to," Blagojevich told reporters gathered outside his home.
"There's a time and place for everything. That day will soon be here, and you might know more about that today, maybe no later than tomorrow."
Asked what it is he wants to say, Blagojevich told the reporters to "hang loose."
Members of an Illinois House of Representatives panel met Tuesday to determine whether there is a basis to impeach Blagojevich.
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This guy is totally delusional,should be a Republican. I see he is being advised by R-Kelly's atty, is he hoping to convince us it wasn't him cussing a blue streak, and seeking to monetize the seat for his own gain, or perhaphs drag the process out so long that the people if Illinois forget?
Andy December 17th, 2008 11:42 am ET : Doesn't Sean Hannity have a blog where you and your popcorn will be happy?
I feel anger in the faces of Lisa and her father Mike Midagan against the governor. Hope something pops up with all the speculations going around. Fitzgard is another person seem to be wanting a job from the Obama's administration through forceful means of smear and speculation.
i'm trying to undertsand that how the people on here can't wait for some obama stuff to surface.. and Polly talking about lying.. when GW sent thousand of american to fight a war on a BIG Lie that there families will never see them again.. but wait.. thats ok .. because He's ur guy.. so thats just a lil white lie to you guys.. so to compare selling a seat to a LIFE .. just dont add up to me .. but you will grab at anything u can to ,.. to try ur best to link Obama to anything thats wrong .. .
I didn't get a chance to comment about Obama's TIME magazine Person of the Year. I just want to say Time Magazine represent Obama and his journey very very well. They did an excellent editorial on him, it was well written and I loved the different photos. I'm so proud of Obama I really am.
GOOD JOB TIME MAGAZINE
THIS IS DEFINETLY A PATHOLOGICAL LIAR AND THIEF. THERE'S ONLY ONE PLACE FOR HIM TO "HANG LOOSE" AND THAT'S THE JAIL.
Seth
This man would have been drawn and quartered if he were Republican.
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Kinda like Ted Stevens? Oh wait, no he was allowed to continue to run after being actually convicted of many crimes.
we're waiting.................................................................,
This gov blago is insane. How can you run in that weather of -5 in chicago? I hope he has money saved for his healthcare since he's going to loose it soon like me.
Talk about convicting a man in the news, I can't believe how every media has already got him guilty, and Obama the guy thats supposed to be so calm, cool and collective, and a lawyer has asked that he resign even before any thing substantial has been brought forth. Oh ya right, he said she said. Sounds to me like he upset the wrong foe and now its off with his head. Does this have anything to do with his declaration the state refuses to do business with certain financial institutions?
This guy loves attention, and the media continue to play into hand. PRISON will be your next home and no one will be sticking a camera in your face.
wow . u go cnn
corrupt news 24 7,,, stay tuned for more nancy and all the grimm tales
I bet he wants to talk. The Feds will have to slap him to make him shut up.
He's gonna talk, that is if he lives to tell. You better believe he knows alot more than many in the arena would care to have made know to the public, including his old bud Obama. You don't get to be a governor and not learn a few secrets about where the money comes from and where it goes.
What is there to say actually? That he was misquoted or that he was set-up; listen its time to throw in the towel if this guy has any real intergrity!
Maybe McCain/Palin should be on hand to take over when this guy spills his guts. hahaha
With that lid of his,he wouldn't look out of place at a sixties revival show.Just add some beads and a colorful,flowered jacket and BAM,
it's haight-ahsbury all over again.Groovy man,groovy.
So, Seth, how many Repubs have been drawn and quartered because if their corruption charges?
Leave Obama out of it, the special prosecutor already said there is no wrong doing on Obama part
The American form of gov't doesn't work.....the British Parliamentary system is a superior form of representative democracy!!
Doesn't he remind you of Palin and her "can't wait" rhetoric about her ethics charges in Alaska? She "couldn't wait" until McCain's crew got involved and started muddying the waters. She "couldn't wait" until the legislature found her guilty and then it was "politics, can't talk." Same story, different party.
Obama must be chain smoking by now!
ISN'T OBAMA A ILLINOIS GUY???????????
AMAZING HEAR WE GO AGAIN!!!!!!!!
WATCH OBAMA NAME COME UP AND WATCH THE MEDIA COVER IT UP!!!!!!!!!!
THE TRUTH WILL COME OUT OVER TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Being from Illinois, I knew he was going to prison two years ago, I just didn't think it would come this fast. He deserves it, we knew it. But for anyone who thinks that Obama is even in the same ballpark is reaching. Obama had and continues to have NOTHING to do with the governor. People can try to draw connections, but they will come up short every time. And before Republicans jump all over this, remember that Ryan is actually doing time for his crimes. Sadly, the governor's office is the corrupt party here, not dems or repubs.
So, if he's been dying to talk to the people of Illinois, why hasn't he?
If he were a Republican he would not have gotten caught at all as the feds needed at least one honest person who was close enough to know what was going on to have alerted the feds to the illegal activities.