Rod and Patti Blagojevich enter their home after the former governor was sentenced to 14 years in prison. (Credit: Getty Images)
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CHICAGO (CBS) – Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Wednesday, after apologizing for making “terrible mistakes,” capping a nearly three-year saga for Illinois.
The sentence is the longest ever handed down to a convicted Illinois governor and one of the longest for any political corruption case in state history.
“His abuse of the office of governor is more damaging than the abuse of any other office in the United States except president,” U.S. District Judge James Zagel said in announcing Blagojevich’s sentence for 18 corruption charges, including his attempt to sell or trade an appointment to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama.
“When a state senator takes a bribe, that’s one person out of 59. … You are not to be compared with those who hold lesser positions in government. You, as a governor are seen to control all of them, though I concede in practice you don’t,” Zagel added. “When it is the governor who goes bad, the fabric of Illinois is torn and disfigured and not easily or quickly repaired.”
LISTEN: WBBM Newsradio’s John Cody reports from the courthouse
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After the sentence was announced Blagojevich mouthed “don’t worry” to his wife, Patti, and touched her hand before walking up to the bench, as the judge ordered him to surrender to the Bureau of Prison son Feb. 16.
The judge also imposed fines and penalties totaling nearly $22,000.
Blagojevich addressed reporters briefly in the Dirksen Federal Building lobby after the sentencing. He solemnly quoted the poet Rudyard Kipling as he reacted to the sentence.
“Rudyard Kipling, in his poem, ‘If,’ among the things he wrote is, ‘If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster and treat those two impostors the same,’ ” he said. “For Patti and I, and especially me, this is a time to be strong. This is a time to fight through adversity. This is a time for me to be strong for my children; to be strong for Patti.”
READ THE ENTIRE KIPLING POEM HERE.
Patti Blagojevich, wife of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, sheds a tear as she listens to him address the media after he was sentenced to 14 years in prison at the Dirksen Federal building. (Credit: Frank Polich/Getty Images)
He said his next mission is to go home with his wife and explain to his daughters, Amy, 15, and Annie, 8, what will happen from here.
“This is a time for me to be strong for my children, strong for Patti,” he said. “We’re going to keep fighting on through this adversity. See you soon.”
Outside the courthouse, defense attorney Sheldon Sorosky said there are plans to appeal the sentence “for all the reasons that we said in our post-trial motion.” He had no further comment.
Blagojevich did not speak again when he returned to his Ravenswood Manor home, although he did take the time to shake hands with supporters and autograph a book.
Moments later, U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, who led the prosecution against Blagojevich, also spoke to reporters after the sentencing. He also led the prosecution of convicted former Gov. George Ryan, and he lamented the fact that Illinois has now sent two consecutive governors to prison.
“In any state, it would be awful if two governors were convicted in a century, and yet we’ve seen it twice in five years,” Fitzgerald said.
He said the 14-year sentence for Blagojevich “sends a strong message that the public has had enough and judges have had enough. This has to end.”
He said any elected official who is thinking about becoming corrupt should now be acutely aware of the consequences, and Blagojevich’s sentence should serve as a deterrent — even though Ryan’s 6 1/2-year sentence apparently did not.
“If a 14-year sentence doesn’t stop someone, I wouldn’t want to be sitting in front of a judge after that,” he said.
In making a final argument for a sentence of 15 to 20 years, Assistant U.S. Atty. Reid Schar disputed defense attorneys’ claims that Blagojevich’s actions didn’t hurt anyone.
“They completely ignore the fact that the defendant’s criminal activity corrupted the decision making process of the state of Illinois,” Schar added. “His criminal activity, without doubt, has further eroded the public’s trust in government and in government officials.”
Schar also questioned the defense’s honesty in claiming Blagojevich accepts full responsibility for his crimes, implying they were only telling the judge what he wanted to hear and accusing Blagojevich of lying on the stand throughout his seven days of testimony on his own behalf at his second trial.
“He is incredibly manipulative and he knows how to be. To his credit, he’s clever about it,” Schar said. “He picks out one person or a group of 12 sitting in a jury box … and he says what he thinks they want to hear.”
Schar noted that one of the jurors at the second trial was originally from Boston, another was a librarian and another worked at a Greek restaurant and Blagojevich tried to appeal to each juror in his testimony.
“Out of nowhere, we heard about how he loved the city of Boston,” Schar said. He also noted that Blagojevich talked about his own library at home and about stopping at a Greek restaurant for coffee.
“He had it all set out because he had an audience he wanted to get to and he wanted to manipulate that audience to help himself,” Schar said.
In making his plea for mercy, Blagojevich was contrite and said he was “unbelievably sorry,” in stark contrast to his steadfast proclamations of innocence going back to his arrest three years ago.
Before the sentence, an emotional Blagojevich told the judge: “I accept the people’s verdict, judge. They found me guilty and all I can say is I never wanted to hurt anyone … I would hope you can find some mercy.”
Blagojevich also lamented the impact the case has had on his family, particularly his daughters.
“I want to apologize to my wife. I love her. She has stood by me in the worst of times, not only the best of times. … Of course I want to apologize to my children and explain this is not how we saw this,” Blagojevich said. “Because of my stupidity and the mistakes that I’ve talked about … I’ve ruined their innocence. … It’s not like their name is Smith, they can’t hide.”
While Zagel said he gave credit for accepting responsibility for his crimes and for good works on behalf of children while governor, he also said it was too late for the governor to think his concern for his own family would spare him a lengthy sentence for his crimes.
“I don’t doubt his devotion to children, but this is not an unusual situation. … It is not exceptional,” Zagel said. “I see case after case where good fathers are also bad citizens. … If it is any consolation to his children, it is not to stand being convicted of a bad father.”
The judge said the children of felons undoubtedly suffer when their parent goes to prison, but he said the only one to blame for that is the defendant.
Where Blagojevich will serve his time is still to be determined, although his defense team asked that he serve his sentence in a prison camp.
Normally, defendants sentenced to more than 10 years in prison don’t go to prison camps, instead being sent to more traditional prisons, but Zagel said he was likely to recommend a prison camp for Blagojevich. The final decision will be determined by the federal Bureau of Prisons.
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At his retrial earlier this year, Blagojevich, 54, was convicted of 17 charges, including allegations he tried to sell or trade an appointment to the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama.
Last summer, at his first trial, jurors convicted him of lying to the FBI, but were deadlocked on all other charges.
Prosecutors had asked for a sentence of 15 to 20 years, noting that Blagojevich showed no remorse for his actions and has repeatedly painted the prosecution of him as a political witch hunt.
The defense had pushed for a sentence of as little as probation, arguing that Blagojevich’s actions did not cause any public harm and that h he did not profit from the crimes he was convicted of committing.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin released a statement after the sentencing: “I hope today’s sentencing finally draws this sad chapter in Illinois history to a close.”
CBS 2 Web Producer Todd Feurer contributed to this report.
306 Comments
Don’t do the crime, if you can’t do the time.
December 7, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Won’t do the time. Obama will commute his sentence, perhaps even pardon him, on Obama’s final day in office. Same with Tony Rezko. Chicago-style politics.
December 7, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Yes Friend ,but that will be taken care of.Merry Christmas
December 8, 2011 at 1:54 am
Exactly. And since he has 90 days before reporting to prison, Hell serve about 6 months. Question is, what will the lame stream media report once he pardons him?
December 8, 2011 at 5:56 am
Neither Rezko nor Blagovich have anything to offer Obama in exchange for their freedom.; in my opinion they’ll be left to rot behind bars Ex governor Jon Corzine has wads of cash; Obama will hold up Blago and Rezko to Corzine as examples of what will hapen if Corzine doesn’t pony up big time.
December 8, 2011 at 6:40 am
Also possible that the Kenyan Communist will have poor Blago wacked in prison. Blago spared him in hopes of a pardon, but Blago is too dangerous to be left alive.
December 8, 2011 at 6:45 am
My opinion having served on a few jurys in crook county. The whole JURY SYSTEM in IL is BROKEN! @ $17 per day NOT ADJUSTED since 1968 how in GOD’S NAME can you expect anyone to truly serve on a jury while thinking through the evidence carefully? These people obviosly wanted to go home quick and rendered their decision as such. Until the pay is increased to about $75 per day (adjusted in today’s dollars) you will continue to get split second verdicts where people would rather make decisions based on the “media spin” than have to carefully think for themselves. Listening to the jurors tonight on tv it only supports what i’ve been saying for many years about how criminal cases are impacted by this tiny little stipend.
December 7, 2011 at 9:38 pm
I’m no fan of Blago(he’s definitely NO saint), and he is certainly most guilty to have the every intent to sell the “Senate Seat”, but does that warrant 14 years???… I mean Blago was NOT caught red handed like B. Maltese who only got 8 years…. Rod never got any Family KILLED in a Burning Van like G. Ryan who only got 6 years…. I mean Blago was found guilty of “LYING”… if that’s the case, then we’re all guilty and should all go to jail, people… This guy never lived in a fancy house nor did he own fancy cars… the family were selling everything and signing up for “Reality TV” Shows to make ends meet… and to think that the (prejudice) JUDGE was contemplating of giving him 20yrs to LIFE a day before the sentencing for LYING??… Get Real… If anyone should go to jail for 14 years to LIFE for LYING it should be G. Bush… Amen to that…
December 7, 2011 at 10:21 pm
If the I NEWS TEAM wants a story INVESTIGATE the Jury System in IL. This is one of the more HARSH REALITIES we have to offer in this lovely state. Anyone reading these posts could be wrongly accused of something and if you get a jury that is so P’d off about the measly $17 a day they are receiving you could be doing several years NOT because you are necessarily guilty BUT because THEY WANT TO GO HOME. Every jury i’ve served on has had this bias since 1993!! It is a PATHETIC JOKE and both the judges and lawyers GET RICH while YOU won’t even get MINIMUM WAGE. No wonder there is so much resentment at anyone high profile that is tried. THINK ABOUT IT people IF YOU CAN.
December 7, 2011 at 10:52 pm
Couldn’t agree more about GW! However i do feel this creep got what he deserved!
December 7, 2011 at 11:32 pm
Sigh. It is not about lying. It is about corruption. I don’t think George Bush tried to sell a senate seat in Illinois. Up the ante every time one of these Chicago thugs does more damage. Make it 20 years next time, and 30 after that!
December 8, 2011 at 12:54 am
You were doing so good A_Concerned Citizen…then you shot yourself in the foot by accusing G. Bush of lying. He was mistaken about weapons of mass destruction with Sadaam…but, you have no evidence he deliberately lied…so you are guilty of slander.
December 9, 2011 at 12:11 pm
And don’t bend over to pick up the soap…
December 7, 2011 at 10:31 pm
Finaly got him. To much coruption has come out of Chicago. First all the anti gun stuff, then their former governor, our current president, and all the pro choice gunk. It’s time for to liberate Chicago.
December 7, 2011 at 10:43 pm
GOOD
December 7, 2011 at 12:42 pm
you must be crazy
December 7, 2011 at 12:42 pm
This story was pre-spammed. Democrats will never tell the real story.
December 7, 2011 at 2:56 pm
It’s generally agreed that Obama will pardon Blagojevich on his last day in office.
December 7, 2011 at 5:15 pm
It”s nice to have friends.
December 7, 2011 at 6:05 pm
Good riddance! This guy is EVERYTHING that’s wrong with the world, and with a greed-influenced America in particular.
December 7, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Amen
December 7, 2011 at 2:11 pm
Telll me 1 country or any person who is not greed influenced
December 7, 2011 at 2:39 pm
DEM O RAT GOVERNOR, SECOND DEM O RAT GOVERNOR TO GO TO JAIL FOR STEALING AND CORRUPTION, MORE TO FOLLOW
December 7, 2011 at 3:38 pm
I’m sure he won’t be doing that much real time, big signs that say 14 yrs. now, just for show, he’ll probably do 2 yrs. maybe ??
December 7, 2011 at 6:10 pm
Bwahahahahaha!
Could Barack be next up?
December 7, 2011 at 12:49 pm
boy i hope so!!!
December 7, 2011 at 2:39 pm
Obama would just pardon himself. After all, he’s been to the Billy Clinton school of; How to lie to a grand jury, and get away with it!. Oh! Pardon me…..
December 7, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Now wouldn’t the inmates have ‘fun’ with BO…!
December 7, 2011 at 10:36 pm
Why 2012?? They should put this snake away right now!!
December 7, 2011 at 12:49 pm
hahahaha i feel sorry for Blago’s buttocks. Couldn’t happen to a more vile person.
December 7, 2011 at 12:49 pm
One crooked illinois politician down -About 10 more to go!
December 7, 2011 at 12:49 pm
about 10? You need more fingers to count on…
December 7, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Chris Christie indited 134 DemoRAT politicians and obtained 134 DemoRAT politicians’ convictions in New Jersey during his time as a Federal Prosecutor.
You guys have a long way to go. Why isn’t Patrick Fitzgerald doing a better job? His effort should be no more than shooting fish in a barrel. Something is a little fishy with his office.
December 7, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Only 10? Are you kidding?
December 7, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Just 10???
December 7, 2011 at 1:04 pm
10? You’re joking, right?
December 7, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Did you mean 10,000?
December 7, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Try again there bubba…more like 10 x 10. And they can start with Obozo’s favorite buddy the Mayor!
December 7, 2011 at 1:35 pm
Hell yeah brother many more to go.
December 7, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Play the tapes that he says implicate others such as Obama and the mayor (what’s his face)
December 7, 2011 at 12:49 pm
If Blago is going to jail, a few folks from O’s White House – or the Mayor’s office in Chicago – should be going with him.
December 7, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Hey- prison operators! First thing: SHAVE ITS UGLY HEAD.
That slimy traitor pig is evil!
December 7, 2011 at 12:51 pm
“I would hope you can find some mercy.”
Yes Rob – they didn’t electrocute you!
December 7, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Hope this is the last we’ll hear of this dirtbag! I wonder how deeply Obama was involved in this!
December 7, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Obama will pardon him when he leaves office…….if he isn’t indited himself.
That being said, if Blago has some real dirt on Obama and Emanuel, he may be conveniently found dead and never make it to prison. Anyone remember Vince Foster?
December 7, 2011 at 1:18 pm
The deal for the pardon has already been made for Blago’s silence on what he knows about the other Chicago hoods.
December 7, 2011 at 2:01 pm
Looks Like He’ll Be Getting His Turds Tickeled.
December 7, 2011 at 12:52 pm
And his fudge packed.
December 7, 2011 at 1:18 pm
His sphincter spelunked
December 7, 2011 at 2:06 pm
His gerbel felched.
December 7, 2011 at 2:25 pm
They will make his brown eye black and blue.
Keep a pillow nearby…..for biting.
That pretty hair is gonna get a little messed up.
Are there prison rules for hide the sausage? If so, will he break them too?
December 7, 2011 at 2:54 pm
Ive never been to jail… how do you guys know so much?
December 7, 2011 at 2:48 pm
They should have got the rest of the crooks too (Obama, Rahm…)
December 7, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Sorry he got caught is more like it
December 7, 2011 at 12:52 pm
this is a tragedy of justice. Justice is too severe. The man hurt no one and didn’t even complete the acts. 14 years is a terrible waste for a person of his stature. The justice system doesn’t work anymore.
December 7, 2011 at 12:52 pm
The people are tired of corruption. The only tragedy is the sentence was too light.
December 7, 2011 at 12:56 pm
” . . . a terrible waste for a person of his STATURE.” But if it was Joe Six Pack. the sentence would be “appropriate?” You liberals still don’t get it !
December 7, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Joseph, see my comment to PAG. You will fit.
December 7, 2011 at 1:07 pm
You are obviously part of the Crook County crowd.
December 7, 2011 at 1:19 pm
Stature? The man is a slimeball! Get serious.
December 7, 2011 at 1:21 pm
Don’t worry Joseph, being convited of trying to sell a senate seat to the highest bidder, is worthy of 14 years, on that conviction alone, however, a presidential pardon is sure to come for this low life creep.
December 7, 2011 at 1:36 pm
His stature? So you think that those who are in public office should be cut a break? Please tell me this is a joke. They should be held to a higher standard than the rest of us. Equal justice – for all means that he doesn’t get leniency, anymore than you or I would. if your post is serious, then you are part of the problem as to how corrupt our political system has become.
December 7, 2011 at 2:39 pm
i agree,he ,comparedc to the fed and treasury,should get a good citizen award and $100,000 severance. the real criminals are taking BILLIONS,,and no a hand slap!1
December 7, 2011 at 6:37 pm
My guess is he’ll appeal the sentence, and he won’t serve a day in prison. Even if he does go off to prison, he can count on a morning pardon on January 20, 2013, Barack Obama’s final day in office.
December 7, 2011 at 12:53 pm
On to the next corrupt politician. This should be just the start of the process and should not stop until the courts are through all levels of government. It’s people like Rod Blagojevich who have and are continuing to ruin this country.
December 7, 2011 at 12:53 pm
It’s Bush’s fault!
December 7, 2011 at 12:54 pm
question to CBS is Blogo a `(D) or an
(R) ? for some strange reason his party affiliation is not mentioned.
I wounder why?
(sarc)
December 7, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Send him away. Another closed chapter in the corrupt Illinois system of failing state government.
December 7, 2011 at 12:54 pm
I think it is crazy of Judge Zagal to hand down a 14 year sentence! George Ryan actually took bribes, children died as a result of his actions, and he was sentenced to only 9 years. Governor Blago, as wrong as his actions were, never received a dime and no deaths were caused by his actions. I think this was a pesonal vendetta with the prosecution and the judge happen to side with him. I think 5-7 years was enough punishment. Not one Illinois governor who went to jail, who actually made moiney, received a sentence this harse. Murders have received less time. Conrad Murray received 4 years for murder! Look at the bank CEOs, executives on Wall Street all who have prospered, as we all lost money-not one has been prosecuted, and Gov Blago gets 14 years? What’s wrong with our justice system?
December 7, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Never received a dime? If you believe that, I’ve got a bridge for sale…
December 7, 2011 at 1:04 pm
PAG. Your a dum8a$$. Just because some don’t get as harsh a sentance as they deserve, doesn’t mean others should get off easy. Fry them all!
Q: What’s wrong with our justice system?
A: Lawyers and liberal judges.
December 7, 2011 at 1:05 pm
Amen!
December 7, 2011 at 1:21 pm
I love how the guy calling people “dum8a$$” used ‘your’ instead of ‘you’re’ and can’t even spell. A true moron.
December 7, 2011 at 2:08 pm
@PAG, You have made a few comments that are completely inaccurate. Nobody died as a result of anything Ryan did. Ryan did not work at the DMV. CDL’s were sold under the table by a few corrupt DMV employees. The accident involving the Willis family could have happened to any truck driver, a mud flap bracket failed! This was a personal vendetta only because of Blago’s constant TV appearances, claiming the tapes were wrong. His arrogance probably cost him several extra years. Conrad Murray did not commit murder by any stretch of the imagination. It may have been unusual to use propophyl as a sleep aid, but he administered it and was present the whole time. If he had refused to give Jackson what he needed to sleep, the next doctor would have. Jackson was nothing more than a drug addicted child molester anyway. The bank CEO’s and executives on Wall Street are wealthy for sure, but they are not responsible for laws and regulations, that’s congress’s job. So it seems you have a twisted perception of things. You’re not one of those whack job OWS Losers, are you? Or worse yet, a Democrat????
December 7, 2011 at 1:25 pm
I love the argument that if he didnt do it someone else would have so he shouldn’t be held liable. That is a moronic argument. In the Jackson case the MD administered Propofol (you spelled it incorretly you could have also spelled it Diprivan) without any of the proper resuscitation equipment present. If he had he could have prevented Jackson’s death rather easily by providing artificial respirations until it wore off since the half-life of Propofol is very short. But instead he regarded Jackson as a paycheck instead of a patient and forgot due diligence. No excuse for it, even if Jackson was a pedophile. Also a person’s character can be and is often used to determine sentencing. He deserved every year.
December 7, 2011 at 2:40 pm
Nope, Republican!
December 7, 2011 at 3:16 pm
Larry-No fooling, Ryan did not work at the DMV, but he must have looked the other way or received money himself. Either way, it was on his watch, and yes could have happened to any truck driver…but it didn’t!!
By the way, rethink the Bank CEO’s responsibilities- watch this last Sunday 60 minutes and tell me they didn’t break the law!
December 7, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Slow down buddy you being way disrespectful!!!
December 8, 2011 at 6:02 am
Making money on stocks isn’t a crime. Maybe you should learn to play the market yourself instead of whining that other people are more successful than you. It still offers better returns on average than the returns we get back from the thieves in the government who steal our income before we even get the check.
December 7, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Perhaps you missed 60 minutes this last Sunday- too bad- maybe you’d learn something!
December 7, 2011 at 3:12 pm
I agree! Sentence too harse. What about Obama, Jesse Jackson Jr, etc the rest of the Chicago croonies? They are all out for themselves, ie- Obama making, Immelt of GE his job czar as he closes the GE Wisconsin location and moves it to China adding jobs to CHINA!!-did he forget what country he is suppose to create jobs in? Now THATS a CRIME!
December 7, 2011 at 3:08 pm
PAG,
You are one of the few on this message board that gets it right. My sentiments, exactly.
December 7, 2011 at 6:34 pm
““His abuse of the office of governor is more damaging than the abuse of any other office in the United States except president,” Zagel sa”
Gee I hope Obama has to go before this judge for his crimes.
BTW Blago will get pardoneded next year right after the elections.
December 7, 2011 at 12:54 pm
I hope Blago has some new cellmates real soon-like Rhambo,Axelrod,Bill Ayers,and Valerie Jarrett.Then they can all find out why they call it”THE POKEY”
December 7, 2011 at 12:54 pm
He will have plenty of other Democrats to keep him company. I grew up in the Chicago area, and I thought that jail is where Illinois governor’s go when they are not longer governor, or sometimes before their term is up. I also thought people were supposed to vote more than once and that dead people were allowed to vote. After all everyone knew that happened at the polls in and around Chicago.
December 7, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Is Obama going to pardon him tomorrow? Chicagoland cronies
December 7, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Even Obama is not that stupid. He’ll d it the day after the election when he has nothing left to lose.
December 7, 2011 at 1:04 pm
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Jury of his peers? I don’t think he did get one. This man was in the highest office of the state. The jurors were just regular people. It will get appealed.
December 7, 2011 at 12:55 pm
That’s about an elitist statement if I ever heard one. He is a citizen of the state of Illinois. He is a peer to everyone in the state.
December 7, 2011 at 1:01 pm
And Blago is a regular crook. The jurors were honest people, so I guess it wasn’t really a jury of his peers.
December 7, 2011 at 1:24 pm
You really need to change your name to Forrest!
December 7, 2011 at 1:36 pm
“I accept the people’s verdict, judge. They found me guilty and all I can say is I never wanted to hurt anyone … I would hope you can find some mercy.”
The fine residents at the federal pen are gonna nickname Rod’s buttocks ‘MERCY’, and they are gonna find some mercy every day.
December 7, 2011 at 12:55 pm
That’s assuming Blago doesn’t get a shiv in his back soon after arriving at where ever they send him.
This guy has got to be a walking talking nightmare for the administration, but dead men tell no tales.
December 7, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Where’s Rezko now? In jail? Where?
December 7, 2011 at 12:56 pm
You can bet Tony is in some country club prison and won’t do much “hard time” He kmows too much and will be out soon.
December 7, 2011 at 1:04 pm
If Obama pardons this guy next year, he’d better be prepared to take his place.
December 7, 2011 at 12:56 pm
So… What about Obama? He is up to his neck in this. Anybody going after him, or is he too saintly to be considered a criminal?
December 7, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Based on the comments here. You people should be in jail not him. You are worse then Rod. At least he made something of himself while faltering. Cant say that for most of you imbeciles. Anyone that thinks the sentence is too light has an animal mind.
December 7, 2011 at 12:58 pm
What’s the matter, Joe? Are you going to miss your boyfriend?
December 7, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Yeah, he made a crook of himself. Joe is one of those libaturd elitist and has OD’d on kool-aid.
December 7, 2011 at 1:26 pm
The FBI and DEA fabricate evidence, steal from suspects and use murder to close bad cases.
My dog was poisoned to death, a stolen car was run into the front of my house, gang members are harrassing me, I get death threats, BB guns are being shot at my car when I drive, my car is being tampered with, money and jewelry has been stolen out of my house and these corrupt DOD employees are using torture as a punishment.
Typical D.O.J. Investigation except they have been harassing me for 20 years.
December 7, 2011 at 12:59 pm
Dude you been hittin’ the old bong too hard. Go back to sleep.
December 7, 2011 at 1:28 pm
He will get a Prez Pardon come January
December 7, 2011 at 12:59 pm
“I accept the people’s verdict, judge. They found me guilty and all I can say is I never wanted to hurt anyone … I would hope you can find some mercy.”
The fine residents of the federal pen are gonna nickname Rod’s buttocks ‘MERCY’, and they are gonna fine some mercy every day.
December 7, 2011 at 12:59 pm
Can you say presidential pardon? Any takers?
December 7, 2011 at 1:00 pm
DROP THE DIME.BLAGO! BURN THEM ALL!.or maybe he is just waiting for us to kick B.O. out in 2012 so he can pardon Blago before he leaves office.Forget it hairboy,DROP THE DIME!
December 7, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Corrupt DEA where stealing drugs from evidence vaults and reselling them to cover extensive credit card debt.
They also are creating suspects by planting evidence just so that they can steal from them.
Given the choice of suspension or dealing with their debt most DEA are thinking outside the box.
December 7, 2011 at 1:00 pm
I dislike Blago and democrats intensly but this was indeed a travesty of justice. If he is going to jail, JJ Jr should be following right behind. Obama did nothing different in trying to skew the Pennsylvania elections and should be there with him also. When it comes to paying with 14 years of his life, he should have been able to play any tapes that he wanted. This should get overturned in an appeal.
December 7, 2011 at 1:01 pm
Blagojevich stood up to Bank(sters) of America, and the very next day, he was put in chains. Coincidence. Yeah, right.
Google it if you don’t believe me.
December 7, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Call me Patti if you need a shoulder to cty on-maybe I can help with the upcoming lonely nights
December 7, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Dan,Please. Think about the B—- factor and what she must look like in the morning.And where she’s been!
December 7, 2011 at 1:07 pm
Next up Jesse Jackson, Jr.
December 7, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Absolutely! Now that the Blago mess is hopefully behind us, I sure hope Jr. is next because we all know he is guilty.
December 7, 2011 at 1:09 pm
They have been soul mates, now they can be cell mates.
December 7, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Why Americans ever vote for any politician since Abe Lincoln that comes out of Illinois or Chicago is beyond me. It’s a given that they are corrupt. Wait until Obama loses next year and we have an honest Attorney General. It’s going to be payback time and a lot of prison terms for the Democrats. hahahahahaha
December 7, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Having grown up in Illinois, I can say corruption in Illinois is restricted mostly to Crook County. The rest of the state is reasonably honest and far more conservative.
December 7, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Hang on tight to that bar of soap, Blago!
December 7, 2011 at 1:06 pm
yeah, sure. Kinda like all those poor attempted murderers persecuted by our system huh?
Blago is a perfect example of almost everything that is wrong with our government. The only tragedy here is that a few dozen IL state and Federal politicians won’t be joining him.
December 7, 2011 at 1:06 pm
December 8, 2008, Blagojevich suspends Illinois State business with Bank(sters) of America. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Pl_maYkQQ)
December 9, 2008: the Federal regime arrests Blagojevich for “corruption.”
Coincidence? Only a fool believes that.
December 7, 2011 at 1:06 pm
No coincidence. The Feds were investigating corruption in his office and close allies since 2004 officially investigating his office in 2005. Do a simple search and you will see this.
December 7, 2011 at 1:14 pm
So when does Obama’s trial start? And Emmanuel’s for their obvious involvement. This sentence means nothing because the bigger criminals are in the white house and the Chicago Mayor’s office. S c u m and more s c u m.
Yea sure, Obama’s the ONLY non criminal in the entire Daley Machine Cabal huh? Him and Daley and Emmanuel are innocent!! LOLOLOLOLOLOL
December 7, 2011 at 1:09 pm
We need justice in America. People need to be given a second chance depending on the situation.
December 7, 2011 at 1:11 pm
He gets a second chance in fourteen years. What’s the beef?
December 7, 2011 at 1:35 pm
HAHAHAHAHA, I know a joke when I hear it. Are you also writing slogans for the OWS losers? How cute.
December 7, 2011 at 1:12 pm
YEAH Blago take BHO with ya! Have atrifecta behibd bars with Rezko…
December 7, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Blago’s butt before sentencing: o. Blago’s butt after serving time: O.
December 7, 2011 at 1:13 pm
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December 7, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Rod is not the only guilty politician – federal, state or local. Lanny Bruer, Asst Attorney General, lied to Congress about Fast and Furious. So did AG Holder. Members of Congress traded on inside information to make themselves wealthy. If someone on Wall St. does this and is found guilty they go to prison. But nothing happens to members of Congress. I don’t feel sorry for Rod. I feel sorry for his daughters who will grow into adulthood without their dad. And little girls need their dads desperately! We are being governed by a career politicians that are criminals.
December 7, 2011 at 1:13 pm
And Eric Holder is free despite the hundreds of dead Americans and Mexicans killed because of Holder’s Fast & Furious…
December 7, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Say good bye to O’Blamer and Eric The Red Holder!
December 7, 2011 at 1:16 pm
Dead Fish and his King are both smiling with satisfaction.
December 7, 2011 at 1:16 pm
That would be Dead Fish and King Fish?
December 7, 2011 at 1:36 pm
Not too slick in Houston, are you Jim?
“Dead fish” = Rahm Emanual — his “king” would be Obama. Jeez, do you not pay any attention to the current events?
December 7, 2011 at 1:53 pm
So, Mr. Blago gets 14 years (we’ll see) of three hots, a cot, and health care. Guess who pays for that? I’m not saying that prison is “country club”, but he’s going to be getting free what many of us struggle for every day.
December 7, 2011 at 1:16 pm
There’s always “shower justice” — and I hope he gets plenty!
December 7, 2011 at 1:51 pm
NEXT UP OBAMA
December 7, 2011 at 1:16 pm
He ought to take King Barry with him!
December 7, 2011 at 1:17 pm
He’ll either make parole in 2 years or Obama will pardon him — bet on it.
December 7, 2011 at 1:18 pm
David Axelrod is lovin’ that his boy in the WH dodged the Blago Bullett…
December 7, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Do not worry about Blago, Obamao will grant him and Tony Rezko full pardons on his way out. Watch all the dreck bags he also pardons with them at the 11th. hour
December 7, 2011 at 1:19 pm
Bet $10 that Obama pardons this idiot before he leaves the White House in January 2013.
December 7, 2011 at 1:20 pm
On the inside he will be a whole other type of apprentice…
December 7, 2011 at 1:20 pm
He’s up there in the penn eatin lobsta with the goodfellas.
December 7, 2011 at 1:21 pm
Limit one per customer.
December 7, 2011 at 1:21 pm
Blago, now is the time to “spell the beans.” Let us know all about the IL/Chicago corruption. Apparently there are other politicians involved (which may include the POUS). Now is the time NOT to be quiet! Give us the “run down” NOW.
December 7, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Why didn’t they sentence Obama at the same time. He as in on it.
December 7, 2011 at 1:23 pm
His crime was being more overt about what most politicians do covertly… We can’t have the pubic believing such behavior is the norm! In fact, it’s worse…
December 7, 2011 at 1:23 pm
For not talking, Obama will give him a pardon. He will be out as some as the 2012 election. Obama will not let him down. By not telling all he knows about allpof theme.
December 7, 2011 at 1:24 pm
I agree, FREE BLAGO! You can’t prove he did it! FREE BLAGO!
December 7, 2011 at 1:24 pm
oh wait you ment “free obama” lol
December 7, 2011 at 1:44 pm
B.O. will pardon him and all of his thug friends. Just wait and see.
December 7, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Patti is going to have sooooo much fun!
December 7, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Blago, now is the time to “spell the beans.” Let us know all about the IL/Chicago corruption. Apparently there are other politicians involved (this may include the political higher up). Now is the time NOT to be quiet! Give us the “run down” NOW.
December 7, 2011 at 1:27 pm
“But he didn’t profit from it!” LOL That’s like saying, “But Judge, yes, I robbed that home, but I didn’t profit from it!” Because you got CAUGHT! Do the time, moron.
December 7, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Only 14 years for the hundreds of billions he cost taxpayers…what a system …this guy should be in jail for life today….what a corrupt political judicial system…
December 7, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Obama will pardon him in Jan 2012
December 7, 2011 at 1:28 pm
I have little doubt that is exactly what Obama intends in about a year when he is a lame duck President.
December 7, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Im sure a pardon was discussed with Obama and Blag. Im sure it went something like this. Blag keep your mouth shut about me and youll be out in a year.
December 7, 2011 at 3:53 pm
His abuse of the office of governor is more damaging than the abuse of any other office in the United States except president, Zagel said
Hey Barry Obumma…reead the above; you’re next!
Remember: NOBAMA in 2012
December 7, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Wrong guy went to jail.
December 7, 2011 at 1:34 pm
One year in the hole and Obama will pardon him on his way out of office.
December 7, 2011 at 1:35 pm
Exactly!
December 7, 2011 at 1:50 pm
He will not even have to spend a year. If he takes the fall, he will get off in a month.
December 7, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Looks like Obama wants to beat the Clintons’ record of who has the most friends and associates convicted and put behind bars.
December 7, 2011 at 1:41 pm
NEXT in line – - obama, Eric Holder, Tim Geitner, and most of the obama “administration”
December 7, 2011 at 1:43 pm
What about Jesse Jackson Jr? when did you know? did he report it?
December 7, 2011 at 1:44 pm
How many friends and associates of our “esteemed” president are in jail?
December 7, 2011 at 1:45 pm
If Blago was SMART he’d SING LIKE A CANARY about Obama and his time at Man’s Country and other nefarious actions by the Liar-in-Chief!
THE ANTI LIBERAL ZONE on blogspot
December 7, 2011 at 1:46 pm
So if lying to the FBI gets you 14 years I guess lying to congress should get Eric Holder 500 years…..No
December 7, 2011 at 1:46 pm
Obama, Holder, Janet Incompetano, and 90% of the Congress BELONG IN JAIL!
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December 7, 2011 at 1:48 pm
I wanna know what is on the rest of the tapes. why is no one allowed to hear what is on the rest of the tapes? I would bet a pretty penny that on some of those tapes he has Obama tied to something corrupt and they don’t want that getting out. how come OJ got away with murder but Blago gets 14 years?
December 7, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Guess who’s going to have his sentence commuted in Jan. 2013?
December 7, 2011 at 1:49 pm
George Bush did it.
December 7, 2011 at 1:51 pm
Last day in office,Obama will pardon Rezko and Blago.
December 7, 2011 at 1:52 pm
And if by some chance he gets convicted of any wrongdoing, he will surely pardon himself. Pardon me.
December 7, 2011 at 2:42 pm
I don’t doubt that in the least, Tebow…
December 7, 2011 at 3:42 pm
He will look GOOD in orange, H e should also take some of the wifes panties so he can do the tranny thing and curry favor with BUBA
December 7, 2011 at 1:53 pm
your a very sick man
December 7, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Bext: Obamavich.
December 7, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Let’s see, Blago gets 14 years for trying to sell Obama’s Senate seat and the guy who tried to buy it, Jesse Jackson Jr., is sitting in Congress. Sounds about right……
December 7, 2011 at 1:55 pm
…meanwhile back at the ranch; Obama, who orginally BRIBED Blago with a cabinet position in the White House to give his Senate seat to Valarie Jarret, remains completly untouched. Wheres Obama’s prison sentence?
The corruption and hypocrisy of the people in our justice system is absolutly disgusting!
December 7, 2011 at 1:56 pm
it puts the lotion on its skin, or it gets the whip again…
December 7, 2011 at 1:57 pm
He is guilty as anybody can be, but he was not alone. OBAMA and his goons got off scott free as usual. Call it the teflon administration. Chicago mafia tactics all over again.
December 7, 2011 at 1:57 pm
So many of Bayy’s thugs including Barry & Rham are next for prison time.
December 7, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Fear not Blago, as long as you keep your mouth shut, Barry will give you a pardon just before he leaves in Jan ’13….Bank on it!
December 7, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Free Blago…put Quinn in prison!!!
December 7, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Too bad Blago couldn’t take Obama with him.
December 7, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Sometimes you’ve gotta take one for the team, Blago. You can get even with the Kenyan Muslim later.
December 7, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Durbin should be sharing a cell
December 7, 2011 at 2:12 pm
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His hair got 20 years.
When are Hussein Obama’s impeachment trials starting? Pick a reason: Fast + Furious, or any of the other half dozen instances of shredding the Constitution.
December 7, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Why shouldn’t Obama pardon Blago? His dingbat predecessor pardoned government liars, embezzlers, and two drug dealers. Most of whom caused more mayhem that Blago’s stunt did.
Are ALL Drudge-sheep this hypocritical?
December 7, 2011 at 2:19 pm
This story was pre-spammed.
December 7, 2011 at 2:53 pm
So when is his buddy Obama going to jail??????
December 7, 2011 at 2:20 pm
Poor Blago … can’t even use the JJackson Jr. racecard defense because he was born white.
December 7, 2011 at 2:23 pm
AGREED !!!! REAL justice would be if Jesse Jr. was going to have a cell next to blago!!!
December 7, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Obama will pardon Blago on his way out the door. You heard it first here.
December 7, 2011 at 2:23 pm
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To ALL who are making the great (& true) NObama comments, THANK YOU!!!! Let’s make sure that he doesn’t get another 4 years to further destroy this country!!!
December 7, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Everyone needs to wake up, now after millions of dollars wasted on this now we get to pay his room and board for what?? The only thing this man is guilty of is having a big mouth, NO money anywhere,No special gifts anywhere, everyone Congress is doing the same thing with your Social Security, Medicare and your Health Insurance, Wake Up, Well I will give you this bill if you give me this, Hello, We don’t need a President all he is,.is a puppet Nothing he wants to get done or is being done because of POLITICS, So please blame, Congress your Sentors, your Pharmacy Companies and your Banks, they are the ones you own YOU. Rod is just another puppet, who wanted a little, but remember he got nothing. NOTHING.
December 7, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Yeah, makes sense. We can’t catch and convict every corrupt operator so let’s just stop trying. See you on the other side of anarchy dunce…
December 7, 2011 at 2:44 pm
a shame his children are so young…. he never should of pledged allegiance to the russians in the first place!
December 7, 2011 at 2:36 pm
Audacity in Action, that’s Blago. Here’s what I wrote back in Feb 2009. http://www.ewross.com/Audacity_in_Action.htm
December 7, 2011 at 2:36 pm
CNN is really gonna have to hustle if they want to sign up the latest Democrat criminal as a news show host.
December 7, 2011 at 2:41 pm
If only Obama was in jail, the country would be better off.
December 7, 2011 at 2:42 pm
I thought his wife, Patty, is Richard’s Dailey’s daughter?
December 7, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Rezko and Blago, Obama will pardo.
On my recommendation…
December 7, 2011 at 2:45 pm
So how about a trifecta…..I bet Lurch won’t go down without taking the Boss and everybody within sight with him….
December 7, 2011 at 2:47 pm
$5 Bucks Obama Pardons him before he leaves office in Jan 2012.
December 7, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Guess we will never really know what the deal actually was. My guess is the pardon has already been negotiated for his silence, in return.
December 7, 2011 at 2:51 pm
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Outrageous sentence. Even just one year in jail is a hefty punishment.
His crime was DISCUSSING an act of corruption.
The US Justice system is out of control.
December 7, 2011 at 2:57 pm
with all ur silly comments shows just how stupdid u americans really r enjoy it while u can a change is coming
December 7, 2011 at 2:59 pm
He can change his name to Lohan and be out in a couple of hours!!
December 7, 2011 at 3:01 pm
rocky balboa screams, ‘BLAGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!”
December 7, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Barry Obama should be in the cell right next to Blago, for all his treasonous acts upon this country……
December 7, 2011 at 3:06 pm
I hope his cellmate likes his foofy hairdo.
December 7, 2011 at 3:07 pm
Looooooks liiiiiiiiiike soooooooooome inmate is getting a new girlfriend for Christmas!
December 7, 2011 at 3:21 pm
…and this guy is *still* talking about his kids. He has no shame. And what he said in the courtroom today was completely fake. The judge obviously didn’t buy it. Why would he?
December 7, 2011 at 3:26 pm
Blago says “I accept the people’s verdict” but he is going ahead with his appeals. Lying to the Judge to the bitter end. Automatic public execution should be the penalty for any corrupt publilc official.
December 7, 2011 at 3:29 pm
And the real criminals still roam free as they run their banks, corporations, and our highest offices.
December 7, 2011 at 3:33 pm
two DEM O RAT GOVERNORS OFF TO JAIL FOR CORRUPTION, MORE TO FOLLOW
December 7, 2011 at 3:37 pm
First, Obama was trying to bribe Blago to give the seat to Valarie Jarret, then J Jackson Jr. was caught making a deal with Blago for over a million …Why aren’t these criminals sent to prison with Blago? YES …everyone knows the answer; they’re above the law simply because they’re black!
December 7, 2011 at 3:37 pm
What no fines no court costs no restitution to the state???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
December 7, 2011 at 3:39 pm
I see almost 22 grand
December 8, 2011 at 4:12 am
How embarrising for this country. Two former govs. in jail and a couple of Obama’s friends there too. Illinois and Chicago are cesspools of corruption. Obama’s being outed for what he really is. A pawn and crook. Hopefully he’ll be next.
December 7, 2011 at 3:42 pm
More criminal democrats like Barry Obama come from there. We shouldn’t allow anyone from Illinois to go any further in politics. Lets keep all the crooks there!
December 7, 2011 at 3:53 pm
It’s George Bush’s fault!
December 7, 2011 at 3:55 pm
Not to worry obummer will pardon blago on his way out of the White House as he leaves in December 2012. Maybe he could go to the slammer to take blaggos place.
December 7, 2011 at 3:55 pm
Sick feeling: I hope Obama doesn’t pardon him.
December 7, 2011 at 3:59 pm
isnt enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 7, 2011 at 3:59 pm
isnt enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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December 7, 2011 at 4:00 pm
The FBI and DEA fabricate evidence, steal from suspects and use murder to close bad cases.
The FBI and DEA where using corrupt police, gang members and mob to commit murders for them.
Kuklinski, Eppolito and Caracappa where doing their dirty work.
December 7, 2011 at 4:02 pm
Obama was in on it and should join him
December 7, 2011 at 4:02 pm
Why isn’t that close buddy of Blago, the monster Obama, going with him?
December 7, 2011 at 4:03 pm
…….this is the way of the fascist left…….but they will take care of their own….bank on it!
December 7, 2011 at 4:06 pm
felon ryon to felon blago….don’t drop the soap…..get rid of that pretty boy locks you have cellmate bubba will marry you….
AND …I got first dibs on fatti patti, get them fishnets on girl your back to walking the streets making me money$$..
I need another drink….
December 7, 2011 at 4:13 pm
The corruption in DC, the current administration and the so-called President, have Blago beat by miles. We should be so lucky to have all of them share cell space to pay for their crimes.
December 7, 2011 at 4:19 pm
Where are the tapes from Obama? He needs to be in the same cell.
December 7, 2011 at 4:36 pm
O-dope-o will pardon him in Jan ’13 as he prepares to leave office….
December 7, 2011 at 4:44 pm
I predict that when my nephew in the WH loses in November 2012 he will:
1)Pardon Rezko and Blago
2) Grant me US Citizenship
December 7, 2011 at 4:54 pm
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Here in Chicago, we’re not mad at Blago. we’re made he got caught.
Just not sneaky enough
December 7, 2011 at 4:58 pm
3) Demand Reparation fo da brotherz.
December 7, 2011 at 4:58 pm
3) Demand Reparation fo da brotherz. Repost per yo moma.
December 7, 2011 at 5:00 pm
4) Green Eggz And Hamhocks Fo All.
December 7, 2011 at 5:03 pm
Notice the word “Democrat” isn’t in the article?…That’s how you KNOW it’s a Democrat…When the media doesn’t mention party…
When it’s a Republican, you can be sure it’s in the headlines…When it’s a Democrat, they keep it on the down low. :(
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December 7, 2011 at 5:06 pm
Rod got 14 Years, His hair got probation.
December 7, 2011 at 5:06 pm
There has to be something seriously wrong with his wife, Patty, to be able to put up with this insane leader of all the state Democrats for so long.
December 7, 2011 at 5:14 pm
1 corrupt politician down, hundreds more to go.
The work of We the People has just begun.
The progressive liberal Democrats seem to be the most corrupt so vote a straight GOP ticket in Nov 2012. This will rid the US of Obama and many Democrats.
We the People to continue to fire corrupt politicians (Republican & Democrat) in future election cycles until we have reclaimed and restored our once great Nation.
December 7, 2011 at 5:23 pm
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“The sentence is the longest ever handed down to a convicted Illinois governor…” Just imagine, there are whole states that have never had a governor doing time.
December 7, 2011 at 5:49 pm
Obama the crook that got away will pardon all his fellow crooks on his last day in office (1/20/13). Talk about the wolf guarding the chicken-koop.
December 7, 2011 at 5:54 pm
Ah yes, more Liberal trash sent away to where they all rightfully belong. Have a lovely stay Blago.
December 7, 2011 at 6:03 pm
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What will Shepard Smith have to talk about now?
December 7, 2011 at 6:12 pm
Slap the leg irons on him and get him off the streets. What is it with this coountry….Feb for his report to jail…..who gets that nice Christmas treat amongst common place criminals…….get the felon behind bars now where he belongs…no need to pack his zoot suit and shiney ties.
December 7, 2011 at 6:43 pm
Good to know that even with Obama as president justice still works, hope Obama soon shares his cell after the truth comes out.
December 7, 2011 at 6:44 pm
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What he is guilty of is nothing more than the rest of the Politicians in iL are guilty of and the ones we sent to WASHINGTON to share with the rest of the country.. which BTW is not thrilled with CHICAGO/IL corrupt politics… so IF he gets 14 years so should they.. this is NOT a problem with DEMOCRATS it’s on both sides the isle.. and in ALL cracks and crevices of our political system.. Obama SHOULD pardon him it’s HIS chorhorts are the ones who threw him under the bus.. just like they did with the Democrats WHO supported him .. told them to pass healthcare (that will be rejected by the SC) and let them in on WHAT the people were REALLY saying..
December 7, 2011 at 7:10 pm
Sing Blago sing. Sing us a song of the Obama crimes. Sing Blago sing, sing us a song of the Man’s Club.
December 7, 2011 at 7:50 pm
Obama’s little beech. The Affirmative Action President is as guilty of similar if not worse crimes. You A-holes in the media should have done your homework. This is what socialism gets you.
December 7, 2011 at 8:19 pm
Next is Jessie Jackson and or Valeri Jarret
December 7, 2011 at 8:21 pm
I like the Onion headline, “Least Corrupt Politician in Illinois History Goes to Jail”. The sad thing is this is probably totally true.
December 7, 2011 at 8:27 pm
He should get another 5 years for the haircut…
December 7, 2011 at 8:28 pm
I wonder why Fitzgerald stopped recording people when he did. It seems rather abrupt. Probably to keep from recording obumer!! Interesting how dead fish emanuel, stalker jarrett, rat face axelrod, jesse jr., etc… never had to testify. Well, dead fish did but he just lied. They ALL need to go to prison!!!!!
December 7, 2011 at 8:45 pm
I well imagine he’ll prefer prison to what was likely threatened if he told the whole truth of Obama’s direct involvement. He’ll probably be pardoned. The Chicago way.
December 7, 2011 at 9:09 pm
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What is wrong with you people Rob did nothing wrong but joke about selling the seat since when was it agents the law to talk? this is out of line 14 years he has children he is not a bad person! he made a mistake everyone does it. Point being he never got any money from the seat he was just joking about it. a Dr murders MJ and he only gets a few years Rob jokes and he gets 14 years. I hope they appeal and hope to god they win. The judge was in no way fair he even said and i quote ” I am going to make a Example of him” i Hope Obama pardons him, How would you feel if you made a joke and you were takes away from your family for 14 years, and for what FOR NOTHING !
December 7, 2011 at 9:18 pm
HOW TRUE, TOO BAD THE JUDGE CAN’T PUT THE REAL BAD PEOPLE AWAY, SHAME ON THEM FOR NOT KEEPING OUR STREETS FREE OF GANG BANGERS
December 10, 2011 at 2:16 pm
Rod Blagojevich knows where the bodies are buried and this will be his ticket to freedom and a pardon.
December 7, 2011 at 9:26 pm
“Are you lonely, tonight?”
December 7, 2011 at 9:27 pm
POWER hungry CORRUPT Narcissist just like Obummer…
December 7, 2011 at 9:35 pm
“You’re the cutest jailbird I ever did see!”
December 7, 2011 at 9:37 pm
Mayor Rahm, hope this got YOUR attention…..
December 7, 2011 at 9:53 pm
O poor Blago… remember Jim McDougal! A mysterious heart attack awaits you my friend.
December 7, 2011 at 10:09 pm
Wow! “When a state senator takes a bribe”
Convict them all then!! Start with Pelosi and Boxer!!!
They (lifetime politicians) have the system so rigged its disgusting!!!!!
December 7, 2011 at 10:57 pm
He was a rotten governor, out of his mind, and he may well have intended to commit the crime. But according to that holdout juror at his first trial, it wasn’t proven. And why wasn’t it proven? Because the “investigation” snapped shut before the mouse quite got his paws on the cheese — maybe because the US Atty. was afraid another, bigger mouse, might show up on the tapes. If that’s the case, Fitzgerald’s corruption far exceeds Blagojevich’s.
December 7, 2011 at 11:00 pm
Love Drudge’s picture of Blago/Obama. Two faces, one man. One black, one white, the same ideology.
All that’s missing is a smiling Rezko in the middle.
December 7, 2011 at 11:05 pm
Mr. Blago,
Sell the tapes that inculcate POTUS on e-Bay…..
You’ll make $$$$, they’ll pay just about anything to keep them quite. I, and a great many others, will help bid them up for you. They belong to you, sell them and MAKE sure the public hears them BEFORE you go to an institution that is under Federal contol, where you will be in significant danger.
Fav Quote from the Story:
“When it is the governor who goes bad, the fabric of Illinois is torn and disfigured and not easily or quickly repaired.” –Zagel
NOW THAT… is funny!
December 7, 2011 at 11:07 pm
He should have killed someone while texting and driving…he would have gotten less time.
ONLY IN ILLINOIS…can you get sentenced to prison…and don’t have to worry about showing up for a few months. Blago will probably take an extended vacation to Serbia…and serve NO PRISON TIME!
December 7, 2011 at 11:11 pm
Looks like the inmates will get a “virgin” for Christmas after all !!! *** New from Mattel, it’s the Penile Voodoo Pincushion Bobblehead !!!
December 8, 2011 at 12:11 am
Like him or not, he’s got great hair.
December 8, 2011 at 12:33 am
No doubt that at the end of Obama’s term in office (in 2012), Obama will pardon both Rezko and Blago. What are friends for, right?
December 8, 2011 at 1:12 am
America thanks you, Judge.
December 8, 2011 at 2:10 am
And this is the state where we found our President???
Explains a lot…..
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December 8, 2011 at 4:47 am
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I pray for his virginity
December 8, 2011 at 7:02 am
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Government & Legislative Government are broken, they break the Duty of care constantly they need to be held accountable restructure the government code of ethics! it cannot be as simple as their honor system it does not work!! employ a new ethics watch committeef or the government as they do for the SOX law and Frank Dodd acts
December 8, 2011 at 5:42 pm
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