Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Scandal/impeachment items

Items to be posted here throughout the day!

WBBM-TV: House Votes 113-0 To Begin Impeachment Proceedings

Tribune: Impeachment panel reaches out to Fitzgerald

Chicago Argus: MADIGAN vs. BLAGOJEVICH: Which politico will take down the other first?

Bloomberg: Illinois Democrats Let Blagojevich Keep Naming Power

CapFax: Our train wreck of a government

AP: Fundraiser Rezko's sentencing delayed
Jailed political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko's sentencing has been postponed indefinitely, possibly adding to the legal problems of Gov. Rod Blagojevich (bluh-GOY'-uh-vich), who already is facing federal charges.
Tribune: Lake County sheriff's party switch offers opportunity to slam Democrats

WLS-TV: Jackson, Jr. may have been working with feds to investigate gov.
ABC7 has learned that since late last summer, the congressman has worked with federal prosecutors, informing on an alleged Blagojevich administration scheme two and half years earlier.
This is what I call even more drama!

NYTimes: Blagojevich Impeachment Inquiry Stalls

The Swamp: Blagojevich woes to cost Illinois money

Galesburg Radio: Retiring Senate President Sees Problems with Impeachment Committee

Lynn Sweet: Latest push from Illinois GOP for special election to fill Obama seat. Poll memo

Tribune: Ex-adviser to Blagojevich to plead guilty

CPR: Madigan: Governor Will Get Fair Impeachment Review

News-Gazette.com: Governor's attorney to attend impeachment panel proceedings

Politico: Democrats move away from Ill. special election

sj-r.com: Impeachment panel adjourns for the day

Crain's: Guv's arrest costs state $20M in bond sale

Newsalert: Obama’s Helpful Hand in Blago-Rezko ‘Pay-to-Play’ Scheme

Bill Baar: The Illinois Plantation

CNN Political Ticker: Gingrich to RNC: Drop Blago video, help Obama instead

Crooks & Liars: Lou Dobbs lets right-wing front group smear SEIU so he can link Obama to Blagojevich

First Read: Madigan defends decision on election

First Read: Scandal in Illinois: Is it airtight?

Knowing and Making: How much SHOULD Blagojevich have asked for?

Instapundit.com: Poll: Has the Blagojevich Scandal Peaked?

Hot Air: Video: Madigan says impeachment will take longer than expected

Top of the Ticket: What impeachment? Blagojevich signs bills as legislators plot ouster

24Ahead.com:Obama/Blago picture deleted from Illinois state website

Bloomberg: Madoff’s Investors Needed a Blagojevich Moment: Ann Woolner

Lew Rockwell Blog: Nock on Blagojevich

24Ahead.com: Obama/Blago picture deleted from Illinois state website

RealClearPolitics: Fitzgerald the Pit Bull

Steve Huntley: Who will Blagojevich drag down with him? 

AP:  Gov's legal woes worsen as his 2 top fundraisers defect to the feds

IL Senate GOP: Impeachment in Illinois via Respublica

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