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Monday, May 12, 2008 --- 74 days ago http://www.connotea.org/user/msredsonyas/uri/6f48993f1c9af4525788df229fd7581b
| "..."When the trial began two months ago, national attention focused on how Senator Barack Obama of Illinois might suffer because of his connection to Mr. Rezko, a former patron who made a fortune on fast food and real estate.
But it is Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich, an ambitious chief executive who has not been charged and denies any wrongdoing, who is left flailing in the wake of weeks of testimony. His name and administration have surfaced repeatedly, described as a participant in the kickback schemes of which Mr. Rezko is accused.
"..."But even before the trial, Mr. Blagojevich (pronounced bluh-GOY-uh-vich) was embroiled in a federal investigation into hiring fraud that spanned multiple departments under his purview. "..."For Mr. Blagojevich, one of the more troublesome moments during the Rezko trial came during the testimony of Ali Ata, the former director of the Illinois Finance Authority."..."“Blagojevich capitalized on the scandals and ran as a reformer, then governed as an insider,” said Laura Washington, a professor of humanities at DePaul University and commentator on local politics. “He was calculating a run for the presidency even as he was running for governor. That’s why he worked so hard to lure big donors. He was looking at the next rung in the ladder.”
Mr. Cari’s testimony backed up that sentiment. He told jurors that Mr. Blagojevich said it was easier to run for president as governor than as a member of Congress becau ... |
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