Rod Blagojevich Arrested
Has Rod Blagojevich seen his last paycheck in office? That’s the question being asked after Rod Blagojevich, the governor of Illinois was found facing criminal charges today for allegedly trying to sell the US Senate position that will be vacated by Barack Obama, the new Democratic President elect. He as well as his chief of staff, John Harris were arrested and taken into custody at their residence in. He may not be able to get payday loans before long.
For the great city of Chicago Illinois, home to many prominent celebrities such as John Malkovich, Daryl Hannah, John Cusack, and Patricia Arquette, it has also become known for its political corruption.
Blogojevich Indictment
Might be out of a job
The 51 year old Gov. Blagojevich was also accused of blocking assistance from the state to the struggling Tribune Company for purposes of getting those who were most critical of him fired. The federal Blogojevich indictment against the two, is 76 pages in total, and apart from the above charges it also includes conspiracy to commit other crimes such as mail fraud and bribery.
Gov. Blagojevich Asked For T0o Much This Time
Because Obama resigned from his seat after the Nov 4 election, Gov. Blagojevich had the duty according to Illinois state law to assign someone to the vacated seat. His choice to use this as a point of leverage for political favor and power is what may bring him down.
Apparently Blogojevich was seeking a much larger salary for himself, as well as a spot for his wife on the corporate board, campaign cash and a cabinet post. All this and perhaps more that is unknown at this time was being asked by Gov. Blagojevich in exchange for his choice of senate. He may not be able to get payday loans for his choice of lawyers.
Blagojevich Arrested After Being Caught On Tape
Blagojevich was Arrested by the FBI, after building the case against him from court authorized wiretaps that were performed last month. This comes as shocking news to the people of Illinois as there last governor George Ryan was also indicted on federal conviction charges. Special Agent-in-Charge, Robert D. Grant of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Chicago, said in a statement.
“”Many, including myself, thought that the recent conviction of a former governor would usher in a new era of honesty and reform in Illinois politics, clearly, the charges announced today reveal that the office of the Governor has become nothing more than a vehicle for self-enrichment, unrestricted by party affiliation and taking Illinois politics to a new low.”
Rod Blagojevich’s Echoes Nixon and Watergate Amidst His Situation
Blagojevich seemed a little more optimistic with the charges as he was reported to have said the following,
“It kind of smells like Nixon and Watergate,” the governor told reporters. “But I don’t care whether you tape me privately or publicly, I can tell you that whatever I say is always lawful.”
What are Illinois Feelings of Governor Rod Blagojevich plight?
Some are elated and others who are fond of the governor are saddened. Mayor Scott McCoy of Pontiac said it felt like Christmas came early after hearing the news of Blagojevich. The mayor has been fighting the governor over his plans to close down a local prison.
Illinois and all of America will just have to watch and see how things play out for the governor and the state of Illinois. Maybe Blagojevich will still be able to get payday loans after all!
This really shows the corruption the American government is going through. How could any governor think it would ever be okay to bid off a senator seat? And to be compared to Watergate is not a good political move, is he aware that people are not that dense to not know that he is just pulling them a long as he destructs their state.
I certainly hope he doesn’t see his next payday as governor. It is getting harder and harder to believe in the message of change that Obama brings when so many of our leaders are obviously incredibly corrupt. This guy is obviously twisted. I almost miss the Roman days, where at least if a ruler got too corrupt the Praetoriate would have him disposed of.
The author of this article needs to learn how to SPELL.
At first, I was puzzled why Charlotte said the author needs to learn how to spell. Then I saw it. It’s there in the third subtitle.
About the subject of Blagojevich: I thought this type of corruption happens only in some third-world countries, where they don’t have law enforcement systems like ones available in the U.S. People of Illinois, what are you going to do about this?