Despite mounting evidence that political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko is now cooperating with federal prosecutors, Gov. Rod Blagojevich insists he is unconcerned that Rezko may now turn on him.Well if that's true then this quote must ring hallow, correct:
Prosecutors have admitted in court they are in talks with Rezko, and on Wednesday, a hearing will be held on a request by prosecutors to postpone his sentencing. They are asking for the delay "to engage in discussions that could affect his sentencing."
As CBS 2's Joanie Lum reports, none of that looks good for Blagojevich.
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Asked if he would resign if indicted, Blagojevich said, "I'm not going to answer stupid questions like that."
But those thoughts must be crossing the governor's mind. Within the past few weeks, Rezko has apparently changed his mind about cooperating with the feds in their investigation and may be angling to get his sentence for government corruption reduced.
And CBS 2 has reported that some federal investigators already believe they have sufficient evidence against the governor to bring an indictment.
For his part, Blagojevich says he's confident.We'll see if he is indicted would any of us be surprised.
BLAGOJEVICH: I know what I do and I do things right and I can say sometimes people make mistakes, even friends of yours make mistakes.
Blagojevich says he hasn't spoken to Rezko, but hasn't turned his back on him.
The Capitol Fax has more about his appearance at Chicago State University yesterday.
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