The Obligatory Post on the Obvious »

I’ll post the trivia answers and responses soon. It looks as if Jodi will be the winner, but I want to give Doug D. a chance to defend his co-title.
 
So anyway I thought I’d weigh in on this whole Blagojevich thing.
 
Many people are shocked that the governor would continue his nefarious ways even though [...]

It’s Time for Their Close-Up »

The following was published in today’s Chicago Sun Times:
BY DAVE MCKINNEY Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief
Gov. Blagojevich refused Tuesday to explain his hiring of a convicted felon who did federal prison time for not cooperating in a terrorism probe.
When asked if he could explain his thoughts behind hiring Steven Guerra as a deputy chief of staff, [...]

Blago Hears a Boo »

The big issue in the newspaper and on talk radio today is how people should respond if the governor does indeed participate in the fair parade tonight. The SJ-R favors a silent snub, while Jim Leach is calling out for a chorus of catcalls. I’m still not certain the governor will even show up. I [...]