The Chicago Tribune is reporting that federal authorities arrested Gov. Rod Blagojevich today. Illinois has a long history of corrupt officials. When will this stop?
Like others who have fallen victim to power and money, Blago was using his position to influence state contractors to donating to his campaign fund. According to the US Attorney's press release, Blago was also conspiring to sell the Senate seat of President elect Barack Obama.
While it's widely known in Illinois that Blagojevich is incompetent and corrupt, the press release indicates that the Illinois governor is irretrievably stupid as well. He's known he was the target of a federal investigation for some time, yet he continued to conduct his crooked business as usual. He conducted business on the telephone!! Has he never heard of wiretaps?
The press release also indicates that Blago was interested in obtaining a "lucrative" position with a union after his tenure as governor ended. This may explain his call on Monday for the state to cease business with Bank of America - which would benefit members of United Electrical Workers
The people of Illinois will do well to end the cycle of corruption in state and local offices and elect men of integrity. Business as usual cannot continue in the land of Lincoln
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