The Governor’s Brain Is Missing

Monday, January 26th, 2009

The Really: We think Oprah is holding out for something bigger. Blago has done it again! Soon to be former Governor of Illinois –oh let’s just call him Blago–was on the talk shows like GMA and the View this morning and said that he considered Oprah for the Obama Senate seat from Illinois. We doubt [...]

Doorkeeper Of The Senate: Sergeant-At-Arms

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

The Really: The drama of someone actually barring Roland Burris from entering the Senate will be handled quietly behind the scenes…maybe. Did you know that as a sitting Governor, Rod Blago has complete access to the Senate floor!!!! Would he dare show? You never know with Blago but if Roland Burris attempts to take a [...]

Oh, Blago! You’ve Done It Again!

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

The Really: Yeah, well, I will appoint someone you like…so there. The Governor appoints long time Illinois pol and pathfinder Roland Burris to fill Obama’s Senate seat even though everyone TOLD HIM NOT TO!

Blago Speaks! Liveblogging From The Illinois Governor’s Press Conference

Friday, December 19th, 2008

The Really: “I will fight until I take my last breath.”Reads: IF by Kipling and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.If you can keep your head when all about youAre losing theirs and blaming it on you,If you can trust yourself when all men doubt youBut make allowance for their doubting too,If you can wait and [...]

Blago’s Fabulous Day

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

The Really: Blago not so crazy about hanging in there as many thought. A good run with a Tribune cameraman who just happened to be driving by when Blago went out for his daily run. The Illinois Supreme Court will not hear Lisa Madigan’s call for the court to rule on Blago’s fitness for office [...]