It seems as though corruption has hit a new level, even in Illinois politics. Today, Illinois Governor, Rod Blagojevich was arrested for allegedly trying to profit from President-Elect Obama's vacant United States Senate seat.
It was previously reported that Blagojevich was under the wire for possibly corruption in earlier dealings. Today's charge brings a blow to politics in Illinois.
With the last three Illinois governors charged with crimes, the previous one, George Ryan, is currently serving a prison sentence. Can we assume that all governors elected from Illinois will be a crook? Let's certainly hope not.
One problem with Illinois politics could be the fact that they have very lax campaign finance laws, which can make it entirely open to some type of bribery and quid pro quo. Perhaps changing the campaign finance laws is the first step to end corruption in the State House.
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Oh and the fact that he tried to shake down Obama, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates (???) the Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Cubs, and a children's hospital... this guy needs to be launched into space. You can't make this crap up.
Oh boy, oh boy, you ain't lyin'! And I thought I had delusions of grandier! Not like this!
this is chicago politics. Believe me, this is just the surface when it comes to political corruption. I just consider it part of the job. At least he wasn't sleeping with little boys like republicans like to. ;)
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