Rod Claims To Have Been a ‘Slain Duck’

Written on September 14, 2009 – 9:32 am | by Freedy |

Rod Blagojevich appeared on Howard Stern today to promote his tome of truth, The Governor, and joked with the crew about his writing skills and search and seizure methods.  He claims that his lame duck period was more of a ‘slain duck’ scenario. Blagojevich Resurfaces to Promote His Memoir – Washington Wire – WSJ. Tweet [...]

Steve Nunn Injured, Estranged Girlfriend Fatally Shot

Written on September 14, 2009 – 4:42 am | by Freedy |

Former GOP State Representative Steve Nunn was found injured, his wrists slit, by police, who he shot at with a .38-caliber handgun.  He has not been charged with actually shooting his girlfriend, just violating the order of protection she had against him after he assaulted her.  I don’t get the wrist slitting.  He’s a GOP [...]

Blagojevich Fundraiser Overdoses and Dies

Written on September 13, 2009 – 12:08 pm | by Freedy |

Christopher Kelly admitted to taking an overdose of prescription pills to authorities before expiring.  Kelly was convicted of fraud in raising millions of dollars for the Rod Blagojevich campaign and was getting ready to report to federal prison. Mayor: Blagojevich Fundraiser Admitted Overdose Before Death – Political News – FOXNews.com. Tweet This Post

Rod Helps Unemployment Level

Written on September 12, 2009 – 6:18 pm | by Freedy |

Rod, his usual, self-deprecating self, played along with Jimmy Kimmel “selling” one of the guest seats. Jimmy told him he could keep the money, but Rod, said only if Jimmy would hire three unemployed people. No Joke! Blago’s Selling His Seat | NBC Chicago. Tweet This Post

Rod Blagojevich Grilled By Liberal Activist Bonnie Hunt

Written on September 12, 2009 – 6:17 pm | by Freedy |

Bonnie Hunt, normally known for her touchy feely segments, turned nasty while interviewing Rod. She accused him of not taking responsibility and for shaming his children for not giving in. Rod Blagojevich gets a grilling on ‘The Bonnie Hunt Show’ — chicagotribune.com. Tweet This Post

No Name Will Attempt to Oust Roland Burris

Written on September 10, 2009 – 10:11 am | by Freedy |

David Hoffman, a former Chicago City Inspector General has announced that he intends to run for the U.S. Senate seat that all the whiners insist that Roland Burris can’t keep.  Nobody has ever heard of this guy, even when he bitches about Richard Daley.  He claims he will never be in the pocket of the [...]

Patti Blagojevich appears on ‘The View’

Written on September 10, 2009 – 5:39 am | by Freedy |

If you didn’t watch The View yesterday, you missed Patti Blagojevich, and her husband, what’s his name. Patti Blagojevich said she only did the reality show for money to pay their mortgage and to keep their kids in school. Rod, Patti Blagojevich appear on ‘The View’ :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich. Tweet This Post

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Rod Feels Terrible For Christopher Kelly, Feel Victimized Himself

Written on September 9, 2009 – 9:40 am | by Freedy |

WBBM: I’d like your permission to talk to you on tape. “OK,” Blagojevich said. “At least you ask.” The former governor and his sense of humor. via WBBM 780 – Chicago’s #1 source for local news, traffic and weather – Blagojevich Talks With Newsradio 780. Tweet This Post

Nicholas Hurtgen disbarred

Written on September 9, 2009 – 6:17 am | by Freedy |

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has revoked the law license of a former investment banker and aide to Gov. Tommy Thompson who was convicted of corruption in Illinois. P. Nicholas Hurtgen of Glencoe, Ill. is a key figure in the federal investigation surrounding former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. via Wis. court disbars figure in Blagojevich probe [...]

Blagojevich Says He Will Be Vindicated!

Written on September 8, 2009 – 6:20 pm | by Freedy |

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Tuesday that statements he made on secret FBI wiretap tapes were taken out of context by prosecutors and that he might try to call senators and a top White House official as witnesses at his racketeering and fraud trial to back his version of events. Blagojevich told The Associated [...]