Flash: Obama official calls for Blago to resign
Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs calls for Blago to resign…
Echoing Chicago Trib, which calls for Blago’s resignation in its lead editorial.
And a bunch of Illinois state lawmakers demanding Blago’s head.
Democrat Jack Franks on Fox now threatening impeachment move if Blago doesn’t step down.
Get thee under the bus, Blago:
(Photoshop credit: RightVoices)
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Step down? Huh? Just for selling a Senator’s seat? In Chicago? Hey, look over there, didn’t I see that dress on Sarah Palin – what did that cost?
But he hasn’t been convicted! Isn’t he innocent until convicted?
“Oh, and please keep your f’n mouth shut…”
Bunch of hypocritical hacks.
I wonder if the reason they’re so interested in dumping him over so suddenly is because they’re trying to cancel their deep connections to him?
The IL Atorney General said the legislature is considering special legislation for a special election for this seat. That could be good news to flip the seat to Republican. Run against the “culture of corruption” to quote Ms. Pelosi.
Don’t tarnish the Obamaglow before he takes the crown, get out of here, Blago!
Hot potato, hot potato.
“It’s all over here folks. Nothing more to see. Just move on.”
Note Obama’s ascertain HE had no discussions with the Governor. The Don normally sends “Tom Hagen” to discuss such things. Der Schlickmeister would be proud.
Think Tom DeLay. Then apply the same standard.
Now would be a good time for him to appoint himself to the senate. That would keep him on the taxpayer’s payroll for another couple of years. He has the added benefit of being the only person on the planet who would, at this point, accept his appointment.
Sweeeeeeeeeet…..
The U.S. Senate can refuse his appointment. YEA!
ABC news is reporting that Jesse Jackson Jr. is senate candidate #5, the top bidder for Obama’s senate seat.
Shake down artist meet shake down artist!
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/ConductUnbecoming/story?id=6431739&page=1
Will Hussein move as quickly on his cabinet when this happens in office?
If so, he won’t have any staff.
Will Hussein move as quickly against members of Congress in his own party?
If so, the GOP will have a majority by disqualification.
Nothing to see here, folks. Move along now . . .
Prediction:
1. Sarah Palin will campaign for the GOP Senate candidate in a “Change the Culture of Corruption” tour.
2. GOP Senate win in a landslide
MSMADD:
“We are actively investigating reports of corruption of the Illinois governor who has been implicated in ….. Oh look Sarah Palin in a bikini!”
!@#$!@$ Resign and then just stand still!!! Im on my way!
I cant drive this bus fast enough around the whole US to run over everyone if I have to chase them too!
…except, somehow, I can’t take my eyes off of that photoshop.
OUTSTANDING!
As I said in another post, Blago appoints himself to the vacant seat. The Lt. Gov pardons Blago for any state wrong-doing and after The Obamessiah is coronated in January, he pardons Blago for any federal wrong-doing. This won’t be a negative hit against The One because it will be done so early in his reign.
Nothing to see here, folks. Move along…
…oh, look, after Sarah Palin was pregnant for only two months she gave birth to twins…
It’s like a deer stuck in the headlights, having the Hope ‘n Change bus bear down on you!
The only difference between you and the deer is that while you’d both still be dead, you will be happy, fulfilled, and content to know you were dying for the Greater Good.
soap—me too! I love Obama bent over the steering wheel like that! It’s too much!
Before his first term is over, Obama is going to end up looking like Sammy Davis Jr.
ROFLMBO
Twill be very interesting when Blago starts blabbing… I smell a book deal.
Thank you for the first laugh of the afternoon.
This Chicago style Deep Dish Corruption is amazing! Obama hasn’t even taken office yet and i’ve already had my fill!
I see the Hit Man Cometh.Blago better not only resign but get out of the country.
Let’s stay on subject here. How much did Sarah Palins socks cost? Who paid for them? Is Trig REALLY Sarah’s Uncle’s Cousin’s Aunt’s Sister’s Niece’s child?
You neocons keep trying distract the country with unimportant minutia instead of focusing to the REALLY important matters of the country!
Hmmm. Obama and a bunch of Illinois lawmakers are calling for his resignation.
Methinks thou doth protest too much.
Here’s hoping Blago has the lack of character I believe he has and will start singing in duet with Rezko. I don’t think he can count on a pardon from Obama.
haha, it only keeps getting better, Jesse Jackson Jr. is Candidate No. 5. hahaha…wasn’t jesse jr a national campaign chair. amazing the luck obama has, he surrounds himself with unsavory characters and yet remains clean himeslf. hahah unlikely.
I have little doubt, that the new Don, Guido Obama ordered the hit on Blago. He has become a lose cannon and a potential problem, so take him out now. In the process take out the younger Jackson and limit the territory of you most dangerous rival.
This is all straight out of Al Capone.
I do believe this is the first scandal ever for The Office of the President Elect.
Heard talk on TV that they expect Blago to demand a deal. I expect something like – give me a pardon or I will blab all I know about Obama.
Who should be tapped for Special Prosecutor-elect?
Seeing that picture reminded me of the Weird Al Yankovic parody “Another One Rides The Bus”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YQa6l3Geyo
I was thinking the same thing, this is the Clinton administration on steriods!
Is this an episode of “The Untouchables” or a new President?
I agree that picture is hilarious. The only problem here in Illinois is that the Republican party is deader than dead. It would be hard for anyone from a normal part of this country to believe how dead. Alan Keyes had to come over here to run against Obama for the Senate because there were simply no reasonable Republican candidates, that’s how dead.
An indictment a day, keeps the doctor away…
This Emanuel guy must be Rove in blackface…
I’m betting that Rahmbo had conversations with the governor’s office. Somebody did! Of course, the spin I’m hearing now is “Isn’t it good that the governor stated that he wasn’t getting any satisfaction from the responses from Team Obama? That really helps Obama doesn’t it?” Well… What about the fact that someone on Team Obama KNEW what the governor was up to — and failed to report it? Isn’t that just as bad??
In fairness, the Republicans did have a relatively viable candidate before the affirmative action electee’s stooges pulled their usual dirty tricks to eliminate him.
“Isn’t it good that the governor stated that he wasn’t getting any satisfaction from the responses from Team Obama? That really helps Obama doesn’t it?” Well… What about the fact that someone on Team Obama KNEW what the governor was up to — and failed to report it? Isn’t that just as bad??
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Excellent point..being completely glossed over. Someone, somewhere in the BHO camp had been approached and knew what was going on. Did they tell Obama, Did Obama tell Blogo to knock it off? Who was approached, who told Rahm and did Rahm tell BHO?? At the next prsser just ask Obama what he knew, and who in his transition knew anything.
That bus has to be high centered with all the bodies under there.
Great Photoshop!
They don’t throw people under the bus anymore. They just use their bodies as filler for the cement and asphalt. Allows the Chicago mob to make more money by “watering down the supplies” but still charging for the full amount.
It’s a win-win!
I’m surprised the bus can even move forward…
Thump – Barack’s white grandma
Thump – Muslim girls at a rally
Thump – Wright
Thump – Pfleger
Thump – Ayers
Thump – Dohrn
Thump – Mike Klonsky
Thump – Kerry
Thump – Blago
Thump – [fill in the blank]
Here’s a new model The One should consider!
Or this one – Since pretty soon he’ll be the only one IN the bus!
Can’t wait for Bambi to demand Michelle resign from her cushy job…if she hasn’t already.
*cough*
They want to get rid of him quick before anyone makes a connection between him, Ayers and Wright. The circle of corruption is tightening?
Thump – Barack’s white grandma
Thump – Muslim girls at a rally
Thump – Wright
Thump – Pfleger
Thump – Ayers
Thump – Dohrn
Thump – Mike Klonsky
Thump – Kerry
Thump – Blago
Thump – [fill in the blank]
the next two bus accidents.
1) Jesse Jackson Jr.
2) the ‘King Maker’ from Chicago
p.s.
that’s Emil Jones
Just what did Obama not know, and when did he not know it??
I don’t want Blagojevich to resign.
I want revenge.
I want him humiliated.
I want him to twist in the wind.
I want him to grovel for mercy.
I want him to be made an example of.
As a long-time player of the Wheels on the Bus game, I can assure you that the correct saying is “Wheels ON the bus” not wheels OF the bus….
just sayin’….
I’ll give the Obama camp some credit for calling for his resignation. That’s a departure from the typical democrat circling of the wagons, although I suspect it has as much to do with Obama ties to Madigan and other democrats currently feuding with Blago.
It could also be that Rahm turned Blago in because he was shaking them down for the Senate seat… but that’s speculative.
Still, we should at least acknowledge that they’re calling for him to step down. It’s what we’d expect from Republicans if there was an (R) after Blago’s name.
That said… I’m still very curious about the identity of candidate #5.
The members of the Chicago team which cleared the way for Obama to gain the White House won’t be in place for his reelection. How disappointed he’ll be with only one term. Change we can believe in!
Wow, the president-elect’s SPOKESMAN calls for blabbo to resign? I guess the demos have Obama locked in a clean room or something.
No there isn’t any proof of wrong doing, but this is so big it has to be investigated. (Democrat Speaker of the House Thomas S. Foley)
Donald Young was unavailable for comment.
You know, this guy and the bimbo that he is married to, strike me as the types that will roll over better than Lassie at a talent show if there is even the remotest possibility that they can cut a deal. They apparently either have no sense of honor, or have been on the receiving end of Liberal Honor Systems and thus will demonstrate to the world what it means to be a Liberal who is caught.
This is only starting and I believe that this is going to get incredibly interesting over the coming weeks and months.
I wonder, while it is one thing to throw all your friends, relatives, quasi-relatives and spiritual advisers under the bus, it is another thing completely to silence them and keep them from spilling every secret that is held to the general public.
Hollywood cannot write or produce the kinds of things we are already seeing and will see under Capt. Big Ears’ Presidency. Time to make some Kettle Korn.
Did we say “step down?” We meant “step on the third rail…”
Dead men tell no tales. If I was Blago, I’d keep a really close eye on my six. There’s only one thing more corrupt and dangerous than politicians: THREATENED politicians.
The Chicago Machine at DEFCON 1 is a dangerous beast, indeed.
BHO’s friends have become a pile of road pizzas! Seriously, does he have ANY friends left who are not in jail?
What–suddenly the Illinois polticians have all discovered “ethics” again??
I wonder what mysterious event will befall Blago when he is on his way to discuss a plea bargain with the feds…
What are the odds that he is found in Fort Marcy Park next to the same gun that killed Vince Foster? Do you think Obama will appoint the National Park Police to investigate this death too?
“Yup, found with his hands tied behind his back, stabbed 47 times and shot in the head. Must be a suicide…”
I don’t. I think Rahm-Obama saw a perfect opportunity to drive a wooden stake into Douche-Blagojevich’s heart. Obama spoke with Blago about the empty senate seat; that’s a fact. If Blago mentioned taking money for it, Obama could be linked to the corruption. This way, Rahm tells Obama they have to go to the FBI. If anything points to Obama in the ensuing investigation, they deflect it by saying, “We told the FBI about this. How can we be involved?” The MSM will use this as their excuse to pardon Obama, if it comes to that.
Personally, I’d like to hear the recording of the Obama-Blagojevich meeting. That would be interesting. If one exists.
Ayers and Dohrn
Lan Astaslem: That second one is definitely a SHORT bus!
Why a spokesman?
I want to hear from the “Message Man” himself, with a big press conference;
like a Rummy Rumble or Alberto Assault!
Imagine if McCain had won and it was one of his big political buddies!
Armies of press would not be satisfied with a spokesman!
I hope that Obamabus to nowhere has mighty high axles.
Wait a minute,
no I don’t.
Stop gasbagging and send an email to your two senators to say no to bailout.
Stop gasbagging and send an email to your two senators to say no to bailout.
*looks around*
Where’s our trolls telling us how wonderful the Democrats are?
Maybe I should call in “sick” today and head for the bank for a loan. I just need an address to wire the money to, so that I can be a senator, too. Collateral? Nah, I’ll just promise to support the bank in any legislation that will come up, or the many I’ll introduce, favoring them. That ought to do it. Then head to the grocery store, to stock up on freezer bags.
Fair enough and I agree with your thoughts. I considered much of the same in my post:
However, around here we typically rail against Democrats for not calling upon a corrupt member of their party to step down. I agree that there could be a little bit of revenge involved in this play, but we don’t know that for certain yet.
I’d rather see them call for him to step down and be done with him. Illinois has suffered under Blago long enough that even if this is a power play by Obama, I can live with it.
I believe as far as we will get will be the debate on whether or not Obama did talk with Blagojevich about the seat. We have every reason to believe it did happen which does indeed make Obama’s denial extremely interesting. However, he seems to be able so far to get away with such lies.
Blagojevich’s arrest has had at least one positive impact on Obama. This story has all but buried the grand jury subpoena story on the Rezko/Obama land purchase. (5050 Greenwood, I believe?)
TRE, looks like some of this neocon right wing conspiracy crap is starting to break through. be careful, soon you will actually think corrupt slugs from either party ought to have the courtesy to resign when they are caught, instead of demanding R’s resign and D’s have a rally to show their support.
You mean he didn’t pat him on the back and say “heckuva job, Blaggy”? He’s putting ethics ahead of party loyalty? The horror. Is it too late to change my vote?