In the grand tradition of Illinois politics

[wendyzski]

Illinois Governor arrested

In addition to the ongoing pay-for-play FBI investigation, there is also word that he was trying to "sell" Obama's old senate seat.

Comments

[msimon777.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, I left Illinois in 2000. Since then, every Illinois governor has been arrested on bribery and corruption charges.

Obviously, I was the moral bastion for the state. 8-P

[jcw-da-dmg.livejournal.com]

For the record, since 1950, Ilinois has had 10 governors, 5 Republicans and 5 Democrats. Three of the Democrats have been arrested or indicted (Walker, Kerner & Blago) as have three of the Republicans (Stratton, Ryan & Ogilvie) either during or after leaving office. Stratton was acquitted.

It's a legacy.

[wendyzski.livejournal.com]

It's a Tradition!