Blago Is Repeatedly Quoted In Complaint Cursing Out Obama For Not Offering Anything In Return

[Median Democrat]

I think the right wing is actually barking up the wrong tree in trying to tie Obama to Blago. Based on the quotes in the complaint, the more probable scenario is that Obama was actively involved in the investigation given Blago's rather colorful references to Obama's administration. Search "Senate Candidate 1," who is believed to be Jarett, and it appears that with each reference, Blago is saying "Fuck them" for not giving him anything in return for appointing Jarett.

Obama is ruthless AND smart. I would not put it beyond Obama to do his civic duty and refer the Feds to an idiot who is trying to extort him. Quite honestly, I think it sends a loud, clear message to not fuck with the President-Elect by demanding kickbacks in return for appointments. So, while Hannity will try to tie Obama to Blago, I think the more probable scenario is that the Obama administration helped Blago hang himself. There is nothing illegal, but lets see if Blago claims entrapment.

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/sections/news/081209_FINAL_complaint_cover_and_aff.pdf

[Jennicut]

1. Such a jerk. As if Obama had to, as Prez-elect of the United States offer that loser anything

Screw him.

[Median Democrat]

2. Search "Senate Candidate 1" And Blago Curses Each Time - Its Amazing

The President-Elect is elected from your state, and the Governor goes out of his way to piss off the President-Elect? Worse, the Governor curses out the President-Elect for not offering anything in return each time reference is made to Obama's preferred replacement?

Blago just hung himself. He has managed to piss off everyone. Blago apparently knew about the ongoing investigation, yet he compounds his problems by trying to extort the President-Elect, and curses out the President-Elect?

Again, I think the right wing is pushing the wrong meme. The more probable scenario is that Obama perhaps encouraged the investigation of Blago, which is legitimate given how Blago has pretty much hung himself.

[bluestateguy]

3. He should resign

He is innocent until proven guilty. But that is a legal standard. It is not the standard that we should expect when choosing elected officials.

[Cha]

4. Good...for letting it all hang

out, blago.