Note -- A related November 5 story at KHAQ in advance of the Obama-Blago meeting that is no longer available at KHAQ's site is here at my web host. It has been taken down from the related web site, and I believe its Google cache has also been removed.
(original post follows)
Yes indeed (content at original link was deleted; current link is to copy at my web host; HT to an e-mailer, who tells me that “this is (in) the newspaper from Quincy, IL from KHQA, a CBS affiliate”; bold is mine):
By Alexis Hunt
Saturday, November 08, 2008 at 9:48 p.m.Duckworth comments on consideration for Senate
QUINCY, IL -- Now that Barack Obama will be moving to the White House, his seat in the U.S. Senate representing Illinois will have to be filled.
Obama met with Governor Rod Blagojevich earlier this week to discuss it. Illinois law states that the governor chooses that replacement. There's already been speculation about his selection...from Congressman Jesse Jackson, Junior to Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Director Tammy Duckworth.
Obama, yesterday (a quote that, strangely enough, seems barely present on Google News, and on Google Web):
"I have had no contact with the governor or his office, so I was unaware of what was happening.”
My take: Barack Obama was, at best, trying to limit his "no contact" statement to the last few days of Blago's troubles without saying so.
But if so, why did David Axelrod feel the need to back off his assertion of November 23 that "I know he’s [Obama] talked to the governor [about the Senate vacancy] and there are a whole range of names many of which have surfaced, and I think he has a fondness for a lot of them"?
Somebody's pants are on fire.
It seems surreal that this would be "breaking news" a full 21 hours after Obama's "no contact" statement. But there it is.
I believe Obama's call for Blago's immediate resignation is as much a matter of self-protection as it is any interest in getting rid of a corrupt governor. The faster Blago goes away, the more quickly Obama's apparent untruth becomes "old, irrelevant news" to Old Media.
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UPDATE: Let's also not forget that Obama spoke at the National Governors Association conference last week, and that Blago was there:
Obama promises governors he'll be listening
Reporting from Philadelphia -- The nation's governors came to tell tales of financial woe, but President-elect Barack Obama was already sold on them playing a role in the national economic recovery plan.
..... Governors also asked for help to expand children's healthcare, to continue unemployment benefits and for continued support of food stamps and Medicaid.
Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich, a Democrat, was among those arguing that money should go directly to people bearing the brunt of the worsening economy. Facing an estimated $2-billion deficit, Blagojevich has already made budget cuts that closed state parks and historic sites.
"The more help we can give to the average American, the better the economy will be," Blagojevich said. "And it's a far better way than bailing out a few corporate, well-connected entities that have powerful lobbyists."
It's a little difficult to believe that Obama and Blago "had no contact" during the conference.
UPDATE, Dec. 11: I was right; they had "contact" (HT Hot Air) --
Given that Obama's statement had no qualifications, this moves it definitively into the "false" category, regardless of all of the backtracking KHQA does from its own November 5 and 8 stories.
Cross-posted at BizzyBlog.com.
—Tom Blumer is president of a training and development company in Mason, Ohio, and is a contributing editor to NewsBusters
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1984
December 10, 2008 - 14:02 ET by Prester JohnThe truth is what the Annointed One and his lackey's in the MSM (soon to be known as the ministries of "truth"?) say it is.
So listen to what he says and shut up or be prepared to suffer the consequences.
Just ask Joe the Plumber.
quote :
December 10, 2008 - 14:10 ET by nathanbforrest"I did not have contact with that gov. .. we may have talked but I never touched, kissed, or had any physical contact, whatsoever !"
never look a gift skunk in the tail
Now, that all depends,
December 10, 2008 - 14:52 ET by fonzie2178on what your definition of "is" is.
REAL conservative in '12... PLEASE!!!
1984
December 11, 2008 - 02:44 ET by DoktorFrankenWinston Smith is gonna be very busy this administration.
So Busted!
December 10, 2008 - 14:04 ET by littlemissmuffinLiar, liar, pants on fire. Quick - nobody get the fire extinguisher.
"If we conservatives moved to those seven non-existent States, the government couldn’t find us and tax us to death!"
Company he keeps
December 10, 2008 - 23:02 ET by Georgia GirlThis whole mess is just another example of why the issue of character DOES matter. This does taint Obama, but for me, he's been tainted all along with how he continues to look the other way when it suits him. It's about character -- and sorry if that doesn't sound cool in today's era, but someone's true character is the foundation of everything you can expect from them. Whenever conservatives express that a person's character is a determining factor in their decisions on who they vote for, etc., they are automatically judged by the Left as total wackos or self righteous jerks. I, for one, mean it when I say that I will look at a person's character first, and it is the most reliable indicator to me of what I can expect them to produce...and the company that Obama has kept through the years (or enviroments he puts himself into) DOES matter. It doesn't pass the "laugh test" to believe that Obama has often been associated with/in the company of/touching the coats of/co-mingling on committees or house deals, etc. with so many people that keep coming up dirty in the wash...Yet Obama is always, magically & mystically -- unaware of anything?? He is always vaguely connected to others...vaguely unaware of them personally...vaguely making his way through the stench around him! So...he either is totally lacking in awareness and good judgement...or he just takes from everything/everybody what he needs & then moves along to the next stop on his way. It appears this is a pattern with him; apparently, it's like a philosophy he has adopted on how to get what he wants, with as little muss & fuss as possible. He's squishy. He sounds good and looks right, but make no mistake: he has a real character problem. That should matter, in regard to the public's ability to trust him -- at least, to those who do realize his character is lacking and, because of it, his judgment isn't going to be of worth. He's just too intelligent (and has shown nimbleness to maneuver whenever called for) to believe that he never sees the bad or correctly analyzes disreputable people he has had more than passing contact with...it's all about character. In the end, it matters.
Georgia
December 11, 2008 - 00:13 ET by NorthCoasterI made a similar observation about Jesse Jackson Jr. I'm just incredulous that these politicians are "present' while Rome burns around them and all they can say is "I didn't know". We wouldn't let our children get away with such obvious lack of awareness of their surroundings.
Nothing personal but...
December 11, 2008 - 02:37 ET by Wilbur747could you break your thoughts into separate paragraphs? I hate to sound like an old fogey, but it's hard to read such a highly compacted posting!
Great thoughts, G-Girl, but please separate your ideas for us old farts with glasses!
Welcome to the NB club! We all have a great time here, especially when it comes to making lib trolls realize they're not as elite or intelligent as they say they are!
Point taken!
December 11, 2008 - 12:33 ET by Georgia GirlWilbur,
Holy cow...did I really write all that last night? I was on a roll! You can tell I've been holding that in for awhile. :)
Yes, paragraphs are good. Paragraphs are a must! I'm sorry about the eye strain. It's enough to give anybody a headache. Thanks~love the website.
On an unrelated note (but still along the lines of rooting on conservatism), I have a book recommendation for anybody who's interested. When you get a minute, check out Mike Huckabee's new book, "Do the Right Thing." You won't be disappointed (well, you will be if you are against everything he stands for). I couldn't put it down. It's interesting, funny and enlightening. And -- best part -- he uses lots of paragraphs! :)
Tom.. that would be the same meeting, as..
December 10, 2008 - 14:06 ET by Gary HallTom.. I betcha that would be the same meeting, as.. announced a few days earlier in this piece (linked on Drudge):
(;~> gary
Remarkably, Gary ....
December 10, 2008 - 14:12 ET by Tom Blumer..... it's from the same publication.
Your link (and Drudge's) looks ahead to the meeting.
"My" link is after the fact.
So they literally covered him coming and going.
Looks like "Connect Tri States" has ..
December 10, 2008 - 14:25 ET by Gary HallLooks like "Connect Tri States" has .. a pretty diverse team, to me.
"Unavailable"
December 10, 2008 - 15:14 ET by AeroSpearLooks like the link is "no longer available". Is the duct tape already coming out? That might be the only stock to be going up right now.
Gary... It seems as if
December 10, 2008 - 15:22 ET by Clear thinkerGary...
It seems as if THE MACHINE is already covering tracks for Obama. The link you provided is now POOF! They probably used some cement shoes on that story and now will pretend it was never there.
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Aero and Clear...
December 10, 2008 - 16:17 ET by Gary HallYea. Been noticing that too. Drudge still has it linked - comes up in a google search - but it looks like they took it down. Odd, becasue the story 3 days later, that Tom's post linked to still works - it's really simply a follow up story to this one. gary
Who will fill Obama's senate seat? : News : KHQA By Carol Sowers Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 10:39 a.m.. CHICAGO, ILL. -- Now that Barack Obama will be moving to the White House, his seat in the U.S. ...
www.connecttristates.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=217582
Missing
December 10, 2008 - 16:55 ET by AeroSpearThat one is now missing, too.
I've got 'em both at my host
December 10, 2008 - 18:03 ET by Tom BlumerNov. 5
HERE
Nov. 8
HERE
Why they went away? Don't know (but I can guess). A call to the station went unreturned. The Nov. 5 takedown may have been due to wanting to minimized Drudge crashing, but that doesn't explain Nov. 8, which he never linked.
He could've said "I've had
December 10, 2008 - 14:09 ET by Hero SquadHe could've said "I've had limited contact with the governor." But no, he went for the absolute, thinking that would be that, end of story, no further digging necessary.
Looks like there might already be a few cracks in the media wall that's protecting you, Mr. President-Elect.
*
Hero's "retro" blog. / "People only insist that a debate stop when they are afraid of what might be learned if it continues." - George Will
You know Obama's track
December 10, 2008 - 15:15 ET by dscottYou know Obama's track record after he sees his position is untenable he then gives a weak mea culpa while blaming someone else, "the devil made me do it" defense. I think in this case Obama is going to go something like this: "When my staff was first approached by Blagojevich about giving something in kind for granting my preference of who was best suited to represent the people to take my senate seat, I was appalled. However, I didn't wish to sully the name of the great state of Illinois and hoped my rebuff would be the end of the matter. However, the governor continued to insist on receiving some kind of benefit and then sought to do an end run with other parties for the person I felt best suited which potentially would give the implication that I engaged in a pay for play transaction. I was beside myself, I felt trapped and thought silence was the best means to put distance between myself and the governor's behavior. In retrospect, I should have gone to the FBI, explained my predicament and trusted them to do their job as they ultimately did. I had no idea, the FBI was actively investigating the governor, had I known so, I would have notified them immediately. I apologize for showing poor judgement not to trust the authorities, however I in no way attempted to purchase by any means the choice of who would occupy the Illinois senate seat."
The first one who gets Obama to fess up gets the Pulitzer.
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.
Pulitzer prizes
December 10, 2008 - 16:40 ET by needle“The first one who gets Obama to fess up gets the Pulitzer.”
I am inclined to think that a Pulitzer will go to the best media handiwork employed in covering-up for the Big Zero.
Impunitas semper ad deteriora invitat.
I like it
December 10, 2008 - 19:20 ET by general companyThe insentive program, but is there enough courage out there to want to work for the prize?
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Everybodys Shocked I tell you Shocked
December 10, 2008 - 19:05 ET by Redrowan2000Yeah like Louie in Casablanca and still gets his payoff. Jesse Jackson Jr.s use of this phrase was particularly on target to Mr. Raines version. As to Obama possibly saying that he remained silent well as the old saying goes "Qui tacet consentit." This is the best defense I have seen of Hussein (hey it's alright to call him that again), The MSM is setting up an insanity defense for Blago. That way if he does say something to indict his fellow dems in Illinois, they will claim he was nuts and therefore not to be believed. You watch this guy either offs himself with help or winds up in a padded room.
Remember the MSM has done this before, after 911 every terrorist act with the exception of the Washington DC sniper had a mental illness. The guy who ran his SUV into college students down south, The guy who shot up the Jewish offices in California and the guy who ran down 10 people in California. They are not terorists just insane. Blago will go the same route.
"Don't let the bastards grind you down."
Red
The insanity defense has
December 11, 2008 - 15:29 ET by dscottThe insanity defense has been shot down:
By Chicago standards, Blagojevich isn't crazy
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/chi-kass-thurs-11-dec11,0,301469.column
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.
spot the D!
December 11, 2008 - 15:33 ET by katainkentLOL!
Starting to think the Trib didnt like getting grabbed by the neck and having its pockets shaken out.
"part of what I'm hoping to introduce as the next president is a new ethic of [government enforced] responsibility" - B. Obama
why did David Axelrod
December 10, 2008 - 14:13 ET by Jack BauerI have a theory to explain this. The Missing Wiretaps Theory.
It has been noted there is a very ODD three week gap in the wiretap audios produced by Fitzmas yesterday.
It's worth considering this:
It's not too far-fetched to opine that sometime between Nov 5 and Nov 23, some Democrat at Justice tipped off the Obama camp on the investigation of the Blag. And of the wiretaping.
This would neatly explain a couple of things.
#1. The missing WIRETAPS which may include Obamabots talking about the very thing they deny.
#2. The on-tape swearing of the Blag against Obama when he thinks he's been suddenly ditched on the subject of what's in it for him for bequeathing the Senate seat.
I find it very suspicious that the INSTANT media (which means Obama) spin is to claim that the m-f tapes played demonstrate the lofty innocence of Obama.
yoohoo lefties
December 10, 2008 - 14:25 ET by candanceThe libs on NB have become strangely disinterested in this topic. How convenient.
I'm a typical white person.
Where is he?
December 10, 2008 - 15:20 ET by CaringwhiteguyYeah, where is J. Frank Wilson when you really need him?
Chasing Dennis The Menace
December 10, 2008 - 16:11 ET by SickofLibsChasing Dennis The Menace out of his rose garden again?
I'm not disinterested, candance.
December 11, 2008 - 03:01 ET by JerI'm not disinterested, candance. I posted a comment on the related thread concerning KHQA's [flimsy] retraction.
But I am curious why this story apparently wasn't reported in mainstream media outlets a month ago, instead of being limited to a couple of short splurbs on a rather obscure TV website. That in and of itself would seem to undermine its authenticity. However, whether or not the alleged meeting actually occurred should be fairly simple to verify.
Jer
why this was not reported by MSM
December 11, 2008 - 17:10 ET by BluegillThis was not a national story until the scandal broke.
Bluegill...
December 11, 2008 - 17:40 ET by JerI would think the President-elect meeting with Governor Blagojevich to discuss the former's senate successor should qualify as a reasonably significant news item whether pre or post-scandal.
Be that as it may, it just seems odd to me that there were [presumably] no other media outlets--print, broadcast, internet; major, minor, national or local--picking up the story...just this one from Quincy.
Jer
→ Jer
December 11, 2008 - 17:45 ET by Cool ArrowSo Axelrod claiming Obama and Blago had discussed the issue isn't corroberative?
Are we back to "I did not have sex with that woman"?
Your bubble's busted over a senseless lie told by a Chicago politician?
WOW!
Cool...
December 11, 2008 - 18:29 ET by JerAssuming the Chicago politician to whom you refer is Obama, what precisely is the senseless lie he told?
I think it is a virtual certainty that there was some sort of contact at some point in time between an Obama advisor or emissary with Blagojevich relating to the senate replacement. I am as curious as everyone else regarding the details of that contact.
But those facts don't necessarily corroborate the KHQA website splurbs, which is the issue I was addressing.
Jer
As I suggested in other
December 12, 2008 - 08:56 ET by dscottAs I suggested in other posts, Obama is being very careful so as not to get himself entangled in a conspiracy charge. The mere fact he and his staffers had discussions with Blagojevich COULD be viewed by the FBI as being part of the pay for play deal making. What in all probability happened was Obama's staffers relayed the offer, Obama rejected it and when Blagojevich threatened to hold the appointment hostage for his own purposes, Obama pulled out of the discussion.
That a discussion did occur between Blagojevich and Obama can't be denied at this point since Blagojevich has publicly stated before the scandal broke that he and Obama were talking about it (whether that be face to face or via intermediaries, i.e. staffers). Obama is foolish for denying the obvious since this makes him look guilty of a cover up.
The real issue for Obama is not that he didn't like the idea of paying to get his choice for the senate seat, the real issue is that Obama did not contact the proper authorities, the FBI, to report Blagojevich for attempting to engage in fraud, i.e. enterprise corruption. This is particularly troubling since as the President-elect, the leader of our country, this man chose to allow a corrupt politician to carry on with his activity with no opposition. As the POTUS, we expect him to uphold the Law, set the example and not tolerate those who feel they can use their position for personal gain. By Obama not outting Blagojevich to the FBI, what he has essentially said by his deliberate inaction is his loyalty to the Democrat Party is greater than his loyalty to the United States of America. Because why would he not report Blagojevich to the FBI? To spare the Democrat Party (or possibly his long standing friend & ally) the public humiliation of another corruption scandal.
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.
I actually agree with much
December 12, 2008 - 14:21 ET by JerI actually agree with much of your analysis, dscott, although your conclusions--while they may ultimately prove correct--are somewhat more ominous than what is warranted by the known facts and the evidence developed thus far.
Jer
Here we go again
December 10, 2008 - 14:27 ET by dboI have had no contact with the governor
I think it depends on what your definition of "no" is.
I repeat...
December 10, 2008 - 14:28 ET by MillerTimeWarpI did not inhale the Governor
inhale
December 10, 2008 - 14:35 ET by nathanbforrestand he doesn't have any ceegars, either .. The One made his political bones in chicago .. now he has to go to the mattresses ..
never look a gift skunk in the tail
He probably meant no
December 10, 2008 - 14:41 ET by NBFHe probably meant no PHYSICAL contact... no hugging, kissing... that sort of stuff.
LOL
I have had no
December 10, 2008 - 23:40 ET by talkradio55I have had no contact with the governor
It all depends on what your definition of "with" is.
Or maybe it depends on what
December 10, 2008 - 23:50 ET by Clear thinkerOr maybe it depends on what your definition of "I" is.
See, Clinton did leave us with something after all!
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Associated Press
December 10, 2008 - 14:31 ET by MillerTimeWarpObama calls for Illinois governor to resign
By LIZ SIDOTI
Associated Press Writer
Updated: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 1:58 PM EST
I think...
December 10, 2008 - 14:37 ET by BKeyserwe all just need to calm down with the conspiracy theories for a bit and remember who we're talking about here- BHO is, by all reported accounts, "The One." Lets not forget, if too much is made of this he could be taking office amidst a scandal that could, theoretically, prevent the seas from falling- and we don't want that, now do we? I mean, this is life or death for hundereds of thousands of people who live within 22' of sea level! So what if he's corrupt- the important thing here is that he will (1) get other countries to like us again, and (B) save the planet. How about we focus instead on the terrific appointment of deputy mayor Jeff Spoder (I mean Nancy Sutley) to be the first lesbian to lead the White House council on Environmental Quality?
Good point. Liberals are
December 10, 2008 - 14:41 ET by SmartypantsGood point. Liberals are never accountable for their actions; it is the antithesis of what they're all about.
Think about it. We have a Republican drummed out of office for tapping his foot under a bathroom stall and yet a Democrat governor places a Senate seat for sale on ebay and he's still in office, free to nominate whoever he chooses to the position.
Isn't Larry Craig still a
December 10, 2008 - 18:43 ET by AnotherMikeIsn't Larry Craig still a sitting senator who plead guilty and tried unsuccessfully to rescind that plea?
If you think Senator Craig is straight, you've got your head stuck in the sands of denial...
Who cares whether Craig is
December 10, 2008 - 21:33 ET by SmartypantsWho cares whether Craig is straight or gay? That's a meaningless point. Which is a more serious offense, what Craig was doing or offering up a Senate seat to the highest bidder, for little more than personal gain? In the latter case, there is the potential for conspiracy throughout the Illinois Democrat party.
I stand corrected on the Craig issue; however, the media at large wanted the guy drummed out of office. I have not heard that same call in the current instance, not in as nearly a widespread way. Much of the media has been too busy trying to separate Obama from the problem.
Isn't Larry Craig still a
December 10, 2008 - 21:56 ET by Dan The Man 2Isn't Larry Craig still a sitting senator who plead guilty and tried unsuccessfully to rescind that plea?- Plead guilty to what, a misdemeanor and it seemed a stupid bust at that? What planet are you from? There seems to be at least 3 degrees of seriousness between the two. Of course you are a troller wanna be and don't care.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
"I did not have sex with
December 10, 2008 - 14:38 ET by Smartypants"I did not have sex with that woman....Miss Lewinski"
You see, the Chosen One fills his cabinet with Clintonites and immediately begins to behave just like Clinton, trying his best to parse words and mince meanings in any way possible to avoid the issue. Mr. Obama is out of his league here; nobody is as skilled at this than Billy himself
They never learn, do they?
December 10, 2008 - 14:41 ET by Prester JohnAnyone with half a brain knows that BHO and Blago had to have talked about the Senate seat before and after the election. All the Annointed One had to say was, "Well of course the Governor and I discussed naming a replacement to my Senate seat, but the discussions were general in nature and although a number of names came up I was neither asked to nor offered to give a specific recommendation". End of story.
But no, he had to deny it and now has to fend off any number of reports that he did in fact meet with Blago and push Axelrod say he misspoke back on 11/23.
And we all know how reporters like seeing politicians tie themselves in knots explaining how they could say X when in fact they should've have said Y, so even with the Obama Protection Society fully engaged some enterprising reporters are going to find out that BHO wasn't exactly truthful.
To borrow a phrase from any number of other NBers, "get the popcorn out 'cuz this is going to be fun".
"And we all know how
December 10, 2008 - 14:44 ET by Smartypants"And we all know how reporters like seeing politicians tie themselves in knots explaining how they could say X when in fact they should've have said Y, so even with the Obama Protection Society fully engaged some enterprising reporters are going to find out that BHO wasn't exactly truthful."
What you're saying is essentially right, but I think they will protect the Chosen One here; they are not going to let Obama go down for anything, especially before he even takes office. Nothing is going to stick to him here.
If only...
December 10, 2008 - 14:51 ET by BKeyser...we could figure out how to lube our vehicles with the protection The One has, we'd be able to reduce our dependence on foreign oil by two-thirds in his first term...
The usual suspects....
December 10, 2008 - 15:01 ET by Prester John....will of course do everything they can to protect the Annointed One BUT there are any number of newspaper types, not to mention the basement dwellers in the blogosphere, who will dig up all kinds of information on Blago and BHO.
It may not stick, but it will sure take the sheen off.
At this point I think it is
December 10, 2008 - 14:49 ET by dboAt this point I think it is safe to say that Axelrod misspoke when he said he misspoke.
Why?
December 10, 2008 - 14:51 ET by BKeyserIt is?
Because obviously the Zero
December 10, 2008 - 14:59 ET by dboBecause obviously the Zero did have contact with Governor Potty Mouth and Axlerod was obviously lying when he said he misspoke.
Sorry
December 10, 2008 - 15:34 ET by BKeyserI missed your sarcasm- I agree...
sarc on
December 10, 2008 - 16:01 ET by nathanbforrestmaybe axlerod was lying before he gave the misleading impressing that he wasn't prevaricating when he made his unreliable statements
never look a gift skunk in the tail
→ Axelrod
December 10, 2008 - 16:08 ET by Cool ArrowPerhaps we should investigate the frequency of Axelrod's misstatements.
Maybe he lies every chance he gets.
I would expect....
December 10, 2008 - 16:19 ET by Prester John....Lani Davis to come crawling out from under his rock any minute now and be on Hannity to defend Blago and BHO.
Too soon . . .
December 10, 2008 - 14:50 ET by bioteachedI think this whole thing was conducted too soon. Had Fitzgerald waited, he would have gotten a lot more conversations that might have been even more interesting. Or maybe, as eluded to in an earlier comment, he already had the dirt (missing wiretaps) and was just cutting his own deal to keep his job during the Obama administration? This is all very interesting and I expect that someone will start to sing soon enough and a whole lot more of the truth will be told.
First Rule
December 10, 2008 - 14:56 ET by littlemissmuffinFirst Rule Of Lawyers:
Deny, deny, deny.
"If we conservatives moved to those seven non-existent States, the government couldn’t find us and tax us to death!"
Official Press Release From Blagojevich
December 10, 2008 - 15:03 ET by John StephensonHere is the official press release of Nov 5 from Blagojevich:
littlemiss... I always
December 10, 2008 - 15:17 ET by Clear thinkerlittlemiss...
I always thought the first rule was...
Get out the Checkbook (how much is your freedom worth to you?).
Still Hatin’ Joe The Plumber
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The second...
December 10, 2008 - 15:46 ET by Wilbur747rule is always tell your client to say "I don't recall...".
That way they can't perjur themselves!
Yep
December 10, 2008 - 15:52 ET by littlemissmuffinClear: Makes sense to me.......as long as the checkbook is VERY healthy.
"If we conservatives moved to those seven non-existent States, the government couldn’t find us and tax us to death!"
Deny, deny, deny.
December 10, 2008 - 20:21 ET by bmoviesDeny, deny, deny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRUk1V9tcyA
And the plot thickens...
December 10, 2008 - 15:12 ET by Clear thinkerAnd the plot thickens... I'm loving this! Obama was politically born out of the same political machine as the shamed Governor.
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Pardon for Obama
December 10, 2008 - 15:15 ET by Joe C.As a show of respect for America's choice. Pres. Bush should preemptively pardon Obama before he takes office for any role he may have played in the Blago scandal so that he doesn't have to start his administration under a(nother) cloud of corruption.
I never had discussions with that man, Mr. Blagojavich.
December 10, 2008 - 15:17 ET by c5thenSound familier?
Hey, I got the wrong "CHANGE"!
Alan Keyes / Sarah Palin - 2012
It doesn't take long
December 10, 2008 - 15:33 ET by ahusserFor the scandals to start. Clinton and Obama's started before they even were in office. I think they are going to blame Bush on this one. Here is how the democratic "logic" will unfold: Because President Bush was so evil, inept, stupid, with the world on the brink of total destruction from _______ whatever (etc.) and the Republican culture of corruption so rampant we would not have rushed to get anybody elected and we would have investigated the candidates more thouroughly. Besides Obama uses that deep cleaning scandal safe Clinton Detergent with scientifically formulated time release teflon particles that are released during the spin cycle. Nothing ever sticks after only one use.
Change: When the winds of change blow hard enough, the most trivial of things can become deadly projectiles. From a Poster
Plausible deniability.
December 10, 2008 - 15:41 ET by Wilbur747"I categorically deny any and all knowledge of anything that may or may not have occurred on or about the time of the alleged occurance."
"Please direct any further questions to my attorney."
→ Jesse JR = #5 confirmed
December 10, 2008 - 15:46 ET by Cool ArrowJesse Jackson Jr is confirmed as candidate #5
I wonder...
December 10, 2008 - 15:59 ET by Wilbur747what happens if Jesse Jr. doesn't get the nod?
Will Jesse Sr., Sharpton and Farrahkan lead a million man march to the state and boycott every business until they contribute to the Rainbow Coalition and appoint Jesse Jr.?
Of course, they'll all claim racism amd bigotry...and homophobia...and yada, yada.
→ We can hope, Wilbur
December 10, 2008 - 16:05 ET by Cool ArrowPoor JJ Jr.
Let's all have a pity party for him.
Sounds great but...
December 10, 2008 - 17:47 ET by Wilbur747you realize that JJSr will boycott the party cuz we haven't paid the Rainbow people off!
Happy Birthday Rod
December 10, 2008 - 15:58 ET by SemperrightToday is the Rods birthday,
Have a good time in Federal "Pound me in the a$$" Prison.
Milorad "Rod" R. Blagojevich (pronounced /bləˈɡɔɪəvɪtʃ/ listen (help·info), born December 10, 1956)
Semper Fi
Freedom is not free, but the U.S. Marine Corps will pay most of your share.
Ned Dolan
→ Semperright
December 10, 2008 - 16:06 ET by Cool ArrowRod Blago may have called in gay today.
Cool, Don't get me
December 10, 2008 - 16:11 ET by SemperrightCool,
Don't get me started. I'm at work with a 107 degree fever but had to come to work. No damn way I'd calling in sick today. I may have to call in dead tomorrow but I'll die like a man. a real man
Semper Fi
Freedom is not free, but the U.S. Marine Corps will pay most of your share.
Ned Dolan
Semperright
December 10, 2008 - 18:50 ET by Mica the MagnificentLOL
I couldn't stop laughing at the name of the federal prison you said old Blago will be going to.
I expected a comment like "Don't drop the soap cellblock 4" or something, ummm, less direct to the point.
Funnnny!
Mica, I can't take credit
December 10, 2008 - 21:30 ET by SemperrightMica,
I can't take credit for it. It is a line from the movie "Office Space"
but thanks
Semper Fi
Freedom is not free, but the U.S. Marine Corps will pay most of your share.
Ned Dolan
Nor should we miss Obama's
December 10, 2008 - 16:06 ET by dscottNor should we miss Obama's association with the SEIU. These people run in close circles of association with one another. http://gretawire.foxnews.com/2008/10/16/assigment-for-you/
The SEIU endorsed Obama over Clinton for the nomination. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/02/14/seiu-set-to-endorse-obama_n_86719.html
An SEIU Official Acted As "An Apparent Intermediary Between The Governor And Barack Obama's Camp."
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/RNC-Democrats-Obama-Induces-Labor/story.aspx?guid=%7B9E61EE02-A29E-43F6-9466-2E1328961E23%7D
SEIU's members are temperamentally suited to Obama; he is a longtime friend of Chicago's SEIU Local 880 and worked closely with the union as an organizer and later as a state legislator.
http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2007/09/at_seiu_obama_rocked_the_house.php
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.
Just another SEIU
December 11, 2008 - 10:51 ET by dscottJust another SEIU connection with Obama: Card Check.
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2008/12/camerot.html
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.
Obama has climbed into his
December 10, 2008 - 16:08 ET by Hunter12Obama has climbed into his virtual time machine and traveled back to this meeting and erased it from history. "I said no meeting took place." And poof, it didn't.
"An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." - Sir Winston Churchill
I predict an unannounced,
December 10, 2008 - 16:15 ET by SickofLibsI predict an unannounced, impromptu (offshore) vacation is in order for the Obamas - he's been working so hard and all.
I heard this afternoon
December 10, 2008 - 21:23 ET by Cape Conservativethe entire family is heading to Hawaii for Christmas...wonder what monkey business he can conduct while enjoying the beaches. Guess we'll soon find out ;-)
A PROUD member of the Oogedy Boogedy branch of the GOP!
whats the big deal here
December 10, 2008 - 16:19 ET by smoto66whats the big deal here blago tried to get his wife a job just like bho got his wife that job at the hospital she worked for ? this is what america voted for change from honest goverment to chicago style government with a tant of slick willy
Please
December 10, 2008 - 16:29 ET by Secret ConservativeYou know that PEBO was the first person Bloggo-Boy hit up for an ambassadorship (or the Sec of HHS job) in return for appointing his (PEBO's) guy to the Senate. I can understand why Bloggo seems so dumfounded by all of this. This is Chicago Politics as usual. He scratched Obama's back and now he wants Obama (and others) to scratch his! Of course, that would mean that PEBO was lying when he said he had no "contact" with Bloggo...)
This is the kind of change
December 10, 2008 - 16:35 ET by mattmThis is the kind of change we can believe in.
The internet liberals
December 10, 2008 - 16:44 ET by NBFThe internet liberals trying to cover for Obama weren't quite fast enough to expunge the record:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2146349/posts
→ Obama is LYING
December 10, 2008 - 16:49 ET by Cool ArrowIt is a "willful suspension of disbelief" that Obama has had no contact with the man solely authorized to add another Senator to his stable of prosti. . ., I mean Senators.
If he did not discuss his replacement with Blago, he's a very small man when it comes to making big decisions.
Que knock at the door of Cool Arrow...
December 10, 2008 - 16:53 ET by vrwc13....black SUV's pulling up...
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"it depends upon wht the meaining of "no contact" is"
Now the question is where are the pictures...
December 10, 2008 - 16:56 ET by Prester John...of BHO meeting Blago during the time between the election and the governors' meeting? You know there had to be a photographer or two to snap Blago with the new president-elect. I say give it another day or two and the pics will appear.
Then what will BHO say?
He will say
December 10, 2008 - 17:36 ET by littlemissmuffinHe will say it was photoshopped.
"If we conservatives moved to those seven non-existent States, the government couldn’t find us and tax us to death!"
"I categorically deny..
December 10, 2008 - 17:48 ET by Wilbur747any and all knowledge of any photoshopping..."
Photoshop
December 10, 2008 - 17:55 ET by MrShy"I - did not - have - Photo - shop - installed - on my - computer."
You're the next contestant on...
THE MESSIAH IS... LEFT !!
Thar ya go!
December 10, 2008 - 18:59 ET by Wilbur747Plausible deniability!
Les' just hope our minions done deleted it from theirs!!!
"I was a professional twice over - an analyst and a therapist. The world's first analrapist"- unk
I am not a crook--- and other misspoken words
December 10, 2008 - 18:05 ET by misterbill"I am not a crook---" -- you know who
"I never had a relationship with that woman---" -- you know who
"Peace in our time"--(stepping off the plane --Chamberlain)
"I promise this won't hurt"---my dentist
"Out of the shadows" -- 400 congress critters
"I am a Republican" -- Lindsey Graham, McCain and too many others to list.
Tom Blumer
December 10, 2008 - 19:56 ET by JPR1Poking around the ConnectTriStates site I found this, posted at 4:04 today.
A clarification from KHQA.
[...]
"The story housed in our website archive was on the morning of November 5, 2008. It suggested that a meeting was scheduled later that day between President Elect Obama and Illinois Governor Blagojevich. KHQA has no knowledge that any meeting ever took place. Governor Blagojevich did appear at a news conference in Chicago on that date."
Explains everything. No issues here, move on folks.
See my next NB post
December 10, 2008 - 20:35 ET by Tom BlumerHERE
Dohh!!
December 10, 2008 - 22:00 ET by JPR1That what I get for starting deep in the home page and working my way up.
Great work, sooner or later this stuff is gonna stick.
Ill. Governor's Gazette for Nov (now with bleach added)
December 12, 2008 - 13:33 ET by katainkent*poof* (click the foremost link)
what was there? someone looks unhappy... (editing to add: a screengrab of the entire gazette taken by 24ahead.com)
The timeline was what I was originally looking for. And also a good read.
"part of what I'm hoping to introduce as the next president is a new ethic of [government enforced] responsibility" - B. Obama
Excellent picture of the
December 12, 2008 - 14:58 ET by dscottExcellent picture of the two in a huddle. NB should use it for a captionfest.
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.