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Chris Fusco and Mitch Dudek, "Gov Boils Over At Corruption Talk," Chicago Sun-Times, 7/4/08

Governor Rod Blagojevich
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Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D-IL) Is Governor Of Illinois. (State Of Illinois Web site, www.illinois.gov, Accessed 8/11/08)

"A Source Tells CBS 2 News Wednesday Night That A Team Of Federal Agents Believes It Has The Evidence Needed To Indict Governor Rod Blagojevich. Investigators Believe They've Established Solid Evidence Of Fraud And Conspiracy." ("Possible Evidence To Indict Gov. Blagojevich," CBS 2, www.wbbm780.com, 9/24/08)

Blagojevich Received $65,000 In Campaign Donations From Ali Ata, "Star Witness In The Trial Of Tony Rezko." "Gov. Blagojevich has provided leadership by example on state ethics reforms. He has shown state lawmakers exactly what not to do. As the governor was blasting state lawmakers for not doing enough on ethics reform, we learned in the Sun-Times this week that his campaign fund had in its coffers $65,000 donated by businessman Ali Ata. Ata's claim to fame was as a star witness in the trial of Tony Rezko, a former fund-raiser for the governor. Ata, now a convicted felon, said he contributed thousands of dollars to Blagojevich's campaign to get a high-ranking state job." (Editorial, "Gov Misleads On Ethics Reform," Chicago Sun-Times, 9/24/08)

  • Blagojevich: "I Didn't Pay Attention." "As Gov. Blagojevich called lawmakers to Springfield on Monday to talk ethics, he couldn't explain how his campaign fund has been holding onto $65,000 given by a former state employee who pleaded guilty to felony charges in April. 'I learned about that today,' Blagojevich said, referring to a Chicago Sun-Times story about contributions from Ali D. Ata, former chief of the Illinois Finance Authority. Pressed by reporters at a morning news conference in Chicago, Blagojevich replied, 'I didn't pay attention. . . . We're going to work through the process and sort it out.'" (Chris Fusco and Dave McKinney, "Gov: 'I Didn't Pay Attention,'" Chicago Sun-Times, 9/23/08)

"This Year's Federal Trial Of Blagojevich Fundraiser Antoin 'Tony' Rezko Included Allegations Of Similar Things Going On Around Blagojevich's Administration. Testimony Alleged That Blagojevich Associates Sought A Political Donation From A Contractor In Exchange For A Promise Of State Business. Blagojevich Himself Hasn't Been Accused Of Wrongdoing." (Kevin McDermott, "Much Riding On Ethics Bill On Governor's Desk," The [Bloomington, IL] Pantagraph, 8/8/08)

"The Trial Of Tony Rezko Revealed That Rezko Used His Influence In The Blagojevich Administration To Profit From Companies Seeking Business With The State. There Is Speculation That Blagojevich Will Be The Next Governor To Be Indicted, And The Democratic Speaker Of The Illinois House, Michael Madigan, Has Raised The Issue Of Impeachment." (Ryan Lizza, "Making It," The New Yorker, 7/21/08)

Gov. Blagojevich: "Tony Rezko Is A Friend Who Helped Me. He Helped Sen. [Barack] Obama. He Helped [Illinois Attorney General] Lisa Madigan. … He Helped All Kinds Of Political Figures." (Chris Fusco and Mitch Dudek, "Gov Boils Over At Corruption Talk," Chicago Sun-Times, 7/4/08)

Facts About Me and Barack

"Rezko, Whose Prodigious Fundraising Helped To Bankroll The Campaigns Of Sen. Barack Obama And Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Was Convicted Of 18 Counts Of Fraud And Other Offenses Involving The Use Of Influence In State Government To Squeeze Companies Seeking To Do Business With The State For Kickbacks." (Mike Robinson, "Rezko Lawyers Want Wife To Keep Money," The Associated Press, 7/17/08)

"That Year, [Obama] Gained His First High-Level Experience In A Statewide Campaign When He Advised The Victorious Gubernatorial Candidate Rod Blagojevich, Another Politician With A Funny Name And A Message Of Reform." (Ryan Lizza, "Making It," The New Yorker, 7/21/08)

"Obama, Who Endorsed Blagojevich For A Second Term Nearly 18 Months Ago, Said He's Ready To Help Illinois Democrats In The Upcoming Elections." (John Patterson, "Senator Says He's Still Willing To Help Blagojevich Despite Hiring Concerns," Chicago Daily Herald, 7/27/06)

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What Barack Says About Me

Obama: "If the governor asks me to work on his behalf, I'll be happy to do it." (John Patterson, "Senator Says He's Still Willing To Help Blagojevich Despite Hiring Concerns," Chicago Daily Herald, 7/27/06)

Obama: "We've got a governor in Rod Blagojevich who has delivered consistently on behalf of the people of Illinois." (Deanna Bellandi, "Illinois Democrats Talk Unity But Don't Show It," The Associated Press, 8/16/06)