Next Blagojevich Shoe to Drop: the Deputy Governor
Gosh. Deputy Governor gets named a bunch of times in a criminal complaint yesterday. And a Deputy Governor resigns today. You think there's a connection?
Will Having the Name "Jesse Jackson" Associated with Blagojevich...
Will having the name "Jesse Jackson" associated with Blagojevich further inflame those nutters trying to tie Obama to Blago, or will it give them a favorite lefty dynasty to devour and in so doing stave their hunger for a scandal larger than it is? Unfortunately, I'm guessing it's the former...
What Fitzgerald Is Hiding in His Blagojevich Complaint
Often, Pat Fitz says as much by his silence in indictments as he does by what he says directly.
The Wrestling Match over the Auto Bailout
The auto bridge loan is by no means a done deal. Here's why.
Axelrod: Obama Wouldn't Even TALK to that Corrupt Guy
Last month, David Axelrod told reporters that Obama had talked to Blago about his replacement in the Senate.
The transition team just sent out a statement saying that is incorrect.
I was mistaken when I told an interviewer last month that the President-elect has spoken directly to Governor Blagojevich about the Senate vacancy.
Rahm Almost Certainly Didn't Bust Blagojevich
Earlier today Rahm claimed credit for busing Blago (he has now released a statment saying the earlier leak was wrong). The timing on Rahms' involvement always suggested the Senate seat sale came late on the wiretaps. But what WAS Rahm's involvement?
Statement from SEIU Suggests Fitz Talked with SEIU
I take something different from SEIU's statement on their involvement in Blago's corruption. I take it to mean that Fitz has spoken with them, and told them there's nothing there, at least not in what he's seen so far.
Did Tribune Employees Tip Zell about the Wiretaps?
In addition to attempting to put Obama's senate seat on e-bay, Governor Blagojovich has also allegedly been trying to leverage assistance for the sale of the Chicago Cubs for better coverage in the Chicago Tribune.
Sam Zell was apparently trying to stave off putting the Tribune Company in bankruptcy by selling Wrigley Field.
Press Conference of Fitz Blago Liveblog
Liveblog of Fitz' press conference on the Blago indictment.
Hysteria over a $15 Billion Loan, But Not $285 Billion in Takeovers?
The NYT continues its really crappy reporting on the auto bridge. In this installment, David Sanger has a fit over the "nationalization" of the auto industry. Funny, he was okay with the nationalization of a bunch of finance companies.
The (Draft) Auto Bridge Loan Plan
My quick read of what's in the draft plan.
Drowning Duck Begs for Life Preserver
Some thoughts on why Obama's refusing to help Bush get the second half of the bailout money passed.
Imagine
Twenty eight years ago tonight, in the middle of a Monday Night Football game between the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots, Howard Cosell rocked my world in a most profoundly tragic way.
Dan Quayle and Cerberus Holding American Economy Hostage
It looks more and more likely that Republicans are going to force GM to bail out their buddies in Cerberus before GM will get the cash it needs to survive.
Shinseki: No Trial Balloons
Did you notice that Obama didn't send out any warning that he was going to pick Eric Shinseki to lead Veterans Affairs?
Three Auto State Senators "Said in a Statement"
The NYT does some really crappy reporting on a potential auto bridge.
Trash Talk II - Waiting For The Sunday Games
Well, I was going to add this to the main trash talk thread, but you folks gossipped up the joint right nice, so I decided to post it as a Part Deux. This version will be for the NFL Sunday games and some F1 news of significance.
Trash Talk - Recession/Depression Era Edition
The economic crisis is starting to really intertwine with the sports world in many ways. And, worst of all, talk about yer depression, today we have to deal with those damn dirt thieves, Freepatriot's Boomer Sooners. Speaking of dirt, lets get down to the nitty gritty.
The Giant Pissing Contest over the Auto Bridge
Nancy is building a bridge--but where will it go?
Breaking News! MI Legislators' Constituents Donate to Those Legislators!
CBS wants you to be scandalized because Carl Levin has gotten, on average, $25,000 a year from people with ties to the auto industry.
