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Blago rap: 'Wish I had your hairline'
He curses like a hip-hop superstar and (allegedly) trades cash for favors like a pimp. So it is perhaps inevitable that Gov. Rod Blagojevich has inspired a rap song. Penned by the Chi-Town Kids, a group of pals from Chicago's Beverly community, "Blagojevich" pokes lighthearted fun at the embattled governor and already has received radio airplay.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Blago rap: 'Wish I had your hairline' Blagojevich's lawyer quits impeachment trial Ex-Blagojevich adviser pleads guilty to tax charges Reports: Hastert noted in Blago complaint Hearing touches on Holder's ties to gov Burris takes his seat, ends Democrats’ painThursday, January 15, 2009
Former top aide to gov providing information to prosecutors Burris sworn in as senatorWednesday, January 14, 2009
Brother wiretapped: sources Blagojevich presides over Senate that will try him Feds play candid camera with Gov. Blagojevich Blagojevich formally served with impeachment notice House votes to impeach Blago; Deb Mell voted 'no'Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Why can't black politicians pass the torch to others? Senate Democrats expect to seat Burris Council: Burris 'untainted the process' Ellis named prosecutor in Blago impeach trial State rep. chose Caribbean cruise over impeachment voteMonday, January 12, 2009
Burris says he is 'humbled' to be next Ill. senator Asphalt king asked Blago for help Statement from Ill. GOP Chair on Burris Reid, Durbin statement on Burris Burris seeks to clear Senate hurdle Wayne and Garth, meet Rod and RolandSunday, January 11, 2009
Durbin wants 'quick way' to resolve Burris' appointment Why blacks are refusing to condemn gov Gov's sickest charge of all House stays clean despite dirty workSaturday, January 10, 2009
Democrats won't endorse anyone to replace Emanuel No seat for Burris despite court ruling Burris, legal team considering lawsuit as next step Milton Patterson is the 1 vs. 114Friday, January 9, 2009
Illinois House votes to impeach Gov. Blagojevich Blagojevich: 'I will continue to fight everyday' Durbin: Senate won't seat Burris without signature Up next: Senate will be judge, jury Round two: Blago's latest poem reference Change in Burris' story? Allegations levied against Blagojevich Supreme Court: White’s signature unneeded for Burris appointment South Sider casts lone vote against impeachment Farrakhan calls gov part of 'culture of corruption' Legislators weigh in on BlagojevichThursday, January 8, 2009
House panel: Impeach Blagojevich Jesse White isn't the bad guy in Roland Burris turmoil Ex-advisor to panel: Order Blago to get psych evaluation Blago seeks to have Fitzgerald removed from case Burris backers help sell out state's voters Join us for a live blog during the impeachment vote Dems clear way for Burris Panel poised to back Blagojevich impeachment voteWednesday, January 7, 2009
Burris: White regrets Senate hold up Reid says Burris might ultimately get Senate seat Attorneys see echoes of Burris' actions on '92 appeal Burris says he expects to be seated soon Blago's lawyers fight public release of recordings House panel subpeonas records Obama refuses to take stand on seating Burris Join us for a live blog as Roland Burris testifies Hurdles Burris must clear White says he's taking unfair blame in Burris saga Patti Blagojevich's job? Raise money Blago drama threatens state's safety net Burris on path for Senate seat, despite Tuesday Senate rejection Burris to haunt Obama?Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Senate rules chief: We should seat Burris Burris turned away from Senate Daley doesn't pile on Burris What Twitter users saying about Burris Obama drops in on Durbin's D.C. bash Blinders not a good look for Burris; ambition in the way Burris refused seat in US SenateMonday, January 5, 2009
Gov's lawyers expected to get secret tapes today -- unclear when public can listen Burris heads to Washington, hopes to get sworn in Feds want to have a talk with Blagojevich's brother Burris' fight for Senate: Chances likely boosted if he pledges not to run for seat Burris: 'I am now the junior senator'Sunday, January 4, 2009
Lt. Gov. Quinn calls for state government 'fumigation' Impeachment panel meets quietly As Burris sees it: 'We are the senator' Obama, Blago flip sides of Bizarro plotlineSaturday, January 3, 2009
Gov. could be impeached next weekFriday, January 2, 2009
Blagojevich's Homeland Security access revoked Senate opposition fiercer than Burris thinks Sources: Reid pressured governor on Senate replacement Ill. House changes schedule to vote on impeachment Activists support Burris' appointment to US Senate Sergeant at arms expects no trouble from BurrisTrack Blago on Twitter
From NBC Chicago
Lonesome Deb Mell Blago swears (In Senate) Deja Vu: House impeaches Blago Burris vs. Daley I, Roland Burris, do solemnly swear ... Blago Hit it Big on State Road Contracts Roland's guns Burris 'plays by the rules' The best of Burris Rush joins Senate seat circus Rod's resolutions Blago's financial shell game Blago to taxpayers: Pay my bill Illinois' ultimate fight Blago's staycation Blago framed! Get your tickets to Blago night Blago's Facebook frenemies Blago's being governor
From Chicago Tribune/WGN-TV
No fight in Gov. Rod Blagojevich at swearing-in ceremony Stage is set for heads to roll, cash to roll in Trial overshadows swearing-in Burris helped Blagojevich in 2006 Blagojevich impeached Blago won't go to D.C. Can Senate block Burris' appointment? John Kass: A smart move Editorial: Let the people vote Blagojevich scandal biggest non-election, non-economy story Who's on the impeachment committee? Senate's incoming president 'ticked off' Profile: Governor's new lawyer Rod's bleeping language Uncomfortable spotlight on Patti Jackson allies held Blago fundraiserFrom ABC7
Burris has steeper learning curve than most The Blagojevich bankrollers Illinois faces budget blues Legal rulings could affect Blagojevich Quinn says state is 'laughing stock' Chicago reacts to appointment Blago to minsters: I didn't do it Dems urge Blago not to make appointment Jesse White refuses to accept certificate of appointment Obama: Blago appointment inappropriate Impeachment panel pauses Certificate of appointmentFrom CBS2
Burris Set To Officially Take Obama's Senate Seat New House Reaffirms Vote To Impeach Blagojevich Rep. Ken Dunkin Skipped Impeachment Vote Quinn to Burris: You made a big mistake Blago could be impeached before tapes released Blockade expected for Burris in Washington Burris on Blago: 'Recognize the difference' Blago's general counsel resigns Prosecutors ask for extension in Blago probeFrom Fox Chicago
Investigation Reveals Blagojevich's Most Recent Donors Reform Illinois? What would you do? What's next? Now it's the Senate's problem Obama's statement on BurrisBlagojevich and the Chicago Tribune
Blagojevich's staffers to give ethics lecture Tribune Co: No misbehavior by our people in Blagojevich scandal 'Chicago Tribune' Delayed Governor Wiretap Stories at Fed's Request Gov. accused of pressuring Trib to fire editorial writers Charges raise new questions about Zell's leadership Tribune editorials that made Blagojevich so mad Tribune withheld publishing at Fitzgerald's request WashPost: Blagojevich and Trib both fail Illinois Some questions for the Tribune, and Sam ZellFrom around the Web
FBI: Trib story didn't affect Blago arrest Rahm's case of lockjaw Jackson Jr. went to authorities about Illinois governor Newt denounces Blago attacks What would Nixon do? The Blago and Nixon photo Impeachment: Majority of State House in favor What Blago charges mean for Daley Blago deeply in debt Springfield talks impeachment Blago expected to be Kerry veep in '04 The damage Blagojevich could do Sweet: New poll calls for Blago to resign Lisa Madigan: I've only spoke to Gov. once this year Why is Illinois so corrupt? Gov. arrested on anti-corruption day Blagojevich's Behavior Is CommonObama and Blagojevich
A Black Senate seat? Sources: Obama, Blago haven't talked for a year GOP signals confirmation battle over Holder: Senator links him to Blago Rendell: Obama bungling Blago response Fox: Emanuel gave Blagojevich list of 'acceptable' candidates What more should Obama team say about Blago scandal? Big risks for Obama in Blago scandal Blagojevich scheming allegedly began before Obama win Hannity tries -- and fails -- to connect Obama to Blagojevich. Obama's first interview since Blago scandal (transcript) Blago bust fuels late-night chat show funnies Blagojevich proves Obama is cleanLatest video on Blagojevich scandal
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Burris says he won't make a scene Patti's plea: We hope media barrage ends soon Lisa Madigan now in spotlight Madigan on impeachment process Madigan discusses Senate options Schakowsky: Hold special election Blago scandal not funny, hair is! Quinn and Duckworth react to Blagojevich's arrest Why won't Obama bash Blago? Patti caught in spotlight Obama: I had no contact with Blagojevich Madigan, Schakowsky, Davis talk Blagojevich with Larry King Durbin: Don't trust Blagojevich Durbin: If true, Blagojevich betrayed public trust Blagojevich's Neighbors Unsurprised By Arrest Jackson denies knowing of "bid" Fitzgerald: Truly a new low Daley to Blago: Do the right thingOther commentary
It's the Al Franken and Roland Burris comedy show The law is on Blago's side Don't blame Burris for Blagojevich's actions Mr. Burris goes to Washington Enough about 'Roland Burris, Good Guy' Big week for Blago, Burris The Blagojevich 26 Blago makes play worthy of Joe Montana 100 ways to become a Senator Scandal paralyzes Ill. government Blago takes are of lying to new level Next time, say 'no' It's pay-to-gay time Obama unfairly tainted by crimes he didn't committ Time: Fitzgerald distancing not "good news" for Obama Arianna Huffington: Blagojevich: Character is Destiny Nice work, Blagojevich Seat for sale! Campbell Brown: Idea of selling Senate seat is delusional CNN: What was Blagojevich thinking? The Strange Tale of Gov. Blagojevich Breaking out the wood for Blago Warren: Blago's maginificent downfallBlago around the World
Pressure mounts for disgraced Blagojevich to resign Ill. Gov. indulged in “corruption spree” Illinois governor: Big ambition and bigger mouth Caught up in the machineryLynn Sweet Blog
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