We now know the story of Barack Obama and the convicted bad guy Tony Rezko, who had a habit for showering money on politicians and seeking favor. A few months after Obama became a U.S. Senator, he bought a house. At the same time, Rezko’s wife bought the land next to Obama’s house, and then [...]
As expected, the trial of former Gov. Big Hair is proving a nuisance for the administration of Barack Obama, which has plenty of other things to worry about far more pressing than what political favors were and were not traded, discussed or rejected years ago in the shadowy underworld known as Chicago politics. Issue #1 [...]
While primary votes are being tallied across the country this mini-Super Tuesday, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s corruption trial is starting in Chicago. Jury selection concluded today and opening statements are being delivered now. Here are some mildly amusing biographical summaries of a few of the jurors who will decide Blago’s fate, courtesy of the [...]
I just got my copy of “The Governor,” the new memoir by disgraced Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich. Some of the headlines have been pointed to elsewhere, including Blagojevich’s claim that White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel tried lay the groundwork for a return to his House seat after two years as Obama’s Chief of [...]
