Politics on the Hudson

Obama statement on Rod Blagojevich

Posted by: Brian Tumulty - Posted in Barack Obama on Jan 29, 2009

President Barack Obama issued a statement on the unanimous vote the Illinois state senate earlier today to impeach Gov. Rod Balojevich.

The vote ousted Blagojevich from office and replaced him with Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn.

“Today ends a painful episode for Illinois,’’ stated Obama. “For months, the state had been crippled by a crisis of leadrship, Now that cloud has lifted. I wish Gov. Quinn the best and pledge my full cooperation as he undertakes his new responsibilities.’‘

 

 

 

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4 Responses to “Obama statement on Rod Blagojevich”

1. No Crime January 30th, 2009 at 11:27 am

   What was he impeached for?

   Did he take money?

   Was a crime done here?

   All he did was talk about a crime on the telephone. This is interesting. I agree with most people he was not a nice guy. But no crime was done. If the Feds waited till money transfered than it will be a crime.

   There could be more here than meets the eye.

2. smartporpoise January 30th, 2009 at 11:48 am

   Ever hear of the word “ethics?” If one is somehow unfamiliar with this word and the obligations attached thereto, it’s taught in law school, where Blago was supposedly “educated.”

3. ethics January 31st, 2009 at 9:15 pm

   Ethics. How many people on Obama’s staff forgot to pay there taxes.

4. Debt January 31st, 2009 at 9:37 pm

   We could pay down the nation’s entire debt if Obama’s friends would just pay their taxes.