Obama press conference on Daschle, Blago: “I have never spoken to the governor on this subject;” “appalled”
Just returned to the office and tuned into Obama’s press conference on Blago-quiddick. Fill me in if you caught the beginning (he intro’ed Tom Daschle as HHS Sec’y nominee).
The One says he’s confident no representative of his “would have any part of” deals for his soon-to-be vacant Senate seat.
Says he was “appalled” and “disappointed” by Blago.
Reporter asks: “What’s wrong with politics in Illinois?”
Obama says Illinois is like other states in having wheeler-dealers mixed in with good public servants.
No, there’s definitely something wrong with Illinois.
Reuters reporter changes the subject to health care.
Because, you know, Reuters is tired of the glee.
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Major Garrett summing up the presser. Obama repeated call for Blago to step down. Pushed for auto bailout. Addressed Bush tax cuts — hasn’t decided whether to repeal them.
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Ed Morrissey has photos of Obama and Blago from 11/12/ and 12/2 of this year: “Depends on how you define ‘contact.’”
It’s the Clinton-Gore years all over again.
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More:
“I have never spoken to the governor on this subject,” Obama said, adding that he has asked his staff to collect the facts about their contact with Blagojevich on the matter.
“This Senate seat does not belong to any politician to trade,” Obama said. “It belongs to the people of Illinois.”
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Blago was darn confident a couple days ago too.
The wheels on the bus go “bump, bump, bump”!
Fill you in? lol
Er uh er er uh uh uh uh uh uh uh .
there ya go.
“tweeeeeeeeet”
15 yards for bullchips.
Liar, liar pants on fire.
AJ, you have to admit, the man stutters so eloquently. He can’t speak on his own in such a melodic way.
He’s GLORIOUS.
Obama is Bush III! Obama is Bush 3! Obama is Bush three! Obama is Bush trois! Yaaaaaaaaaa! (Thanks, Mr. Dean!)
As they are set to expire in 2010 does that mean he’s trying to repeal them before they expire?
The fact that they expire at all – ever – only goes to show how pathetically weak the republicans were when it was passed – and yet another reason the repblicans lost in 2006.
Once again, the fifth column providing cover for the Marxist.
But not every state has them in a 10/1 ratio.
I think it’s wonderful that the Obamas got into politics for purely selfless reasons.
They would never enrich themselves through Chicago politics.
We’re a couple of miracles away from a saintly First Couple.
The Obamas and Chicago Politics
Obama discussing Chicago politics reminds me of the old “Mayor Raymond J. Johnson” comedy skits on the radio.
Reporter: “Mayor Johnson, what do you have to say about the charges of nepotism in your administration.”
Major Johnson: “Nepotism? WHY I don’t even know the meaning of the word. I am going to ask my brother-in-law, the police chief, to look into this real soon.”
We’ll dispense with the miracle requirement. We’ll declare them saintly now and jump on the bandwagon.
Over on huffpo, the are wetting themselves trying somehow to blame this on bush. Half say he is in hiding, the other half blame him for writing it. They all had orgasisms when the ONE spoke.
The crime family is in for bad times. Blago won’t go … Nepotism and the permanent Senate is now coming into focus with the American people.
Repeal the 17th Amendment, get rid of the permanent Senate and Senator’s for life.
How about naming this BLAOGOGATE OR CHICAGOGATE?–a catchy name would help. Then some legal hearings so the perjury trap can be set for the guilty or innocent–like the Scooter Libby deal.
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As far as “tarring” the O’Bummer with this–it seems a little early–wait for the proof to surface–if there is any. When someone stirs up a cesspool (Chicago politics) you never know what will float to the top!
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One of the things I have noticed about the Messiah’s (and his lovely wife Michelle’s) statements is that anything going on looks perfectly normal to them–they do not have any moral compass to guide them. Then they get surprised by how many other people view the problems, actions, and solutions.
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Welcome to the culture of corruption–by both political parties.
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John Bibb
On December 11th, 2008 at 11:48 am, TXGator said:
Obama got into politics for purely revolutionary reasons:
Ah yes, the “inspiration” of a UCC church…
…like the UCC church that Obama attended for 20+ years?
Chickens coming home to roost, eh Obama?
Living and working in Chicago, it would seem that Obama will continue to suffer from an old saying: “If you lay with dogs, you get fleas!” Whether or not he was a part of the bargaining to sell that seat, he came to politics in the most corrupt place there is: CHICAGO!
No flea bath in the world will expunge those critters, because Obama runs with a pack of dogs!
I am completely and thoroughly sick of this man already! 4 more years – eeeggaaddsss!
TXGator,
I knew you were being sarcastic, but it made a good segue…
Maybe the character in Tropic Thunder should have been Simple Barack.
It’s all a distraction folks. We need to just look ahead at the big pie in the sky that Obama is going to provide for us.
Free housing, free health care, and high paying jobs.
Bit of advice from someone who felt the same way from November 2004 to November 2008, a sense of humor and a bottle of scotch help a lot.
Before you know it you will awake from your Johnnie Walker induced stupor and –BAM. It is already time for the 2010 midterms.
And put money in Ted Kennedy’s pocket – Never!
Yeah, but it’s Chicago politics that are putting the “ill” in Illinois!
The level of corruption spilling out of the Midwest’s capitol city has not only destroyed one Illinois governor after another but, as the chief beneficiary of Chicago’s Democrat Machine, it now demands that Obama be asked the question “What did he know and when did he know it?!”
If ever a situation called for congressional investigation, this is it; if for no other reason than to clear Obama of any suspicion before he is too far into his presidency.
I’m buying stock in Jack Daniels.
I do feel your pain Chap – heck, I’m living your pain but I doubt we will have 8 years of this. With this guy holding “press conferences” every other day even before he’s in office doesn’t bode well for the next 4 years. D’ohbama needs to “shut up already.”
I want to know what other subjects the one has spoken to the gov about . what kind of relationship did he have with the gov as state senate , what kind of relationship did Michele have with the gov? what are the common ties with rezko?
am I suppose to believe BHO didn’t know the gov was corrupt . or am I suppose to believe its just Chicago style politics the same style that gave us the chosen one himself .
and what did axle rod know and when ????
I think Teddy was a Chivas man.
Chivas is good. Highland Park, though, is my favorite.
Meanwhile in other news, Chris Matthews rushed to hospital after experinencing massive leg tingling that may signal either a blood clot, or a new disorder called OPCS (Obama Press Conference Syndrome). Story at 11:00.
I just love the fact that Hussein didn’t even make it to the inauguration before coming up knee-deep in corruption.
With Eric Holder as AG, and unchecked power in Congress, it’s only going to get slimier from here on in.
A few days ago you asked what BroBama should do with his excess campaign cash.
Now we know: Tires, shocks, struts, springs and risers for the bus.
How much near-beer do I have to drink to get through this? 52?
OT – where is mj and nyk these days? Did they get banned…anybody know? I’m sure they aren’t busy shopping for Christmas.
I think I had already offered to be your surrogate drinker soap. Just send me a case of vodka every month and I will get you drunk-by-proxy.
nyk was just here a couple days ago.
MJ? Haven’t seen anythin of MJ since…well…you know…
I want Rusty back.
I wish I could believe what Obama says about he and his team having no involvement. (Any other issues aside) But I just cant buy off on it no matter how much they go on TV to vindicate themsleves. Im going to need absolute proof from all sides.
I hate that politicians have made me cynical through the need to parse every one of their words. (e.g. ‘What is the defintion of “is”…)
Chap,
You’re a swell guy. You can hurl for me too.
chap and others,
MJ got the boot.
Chap,You’re a swell guy. You can hurl for me too.
Oooppss – sorry – too much Wild Turkey 101
Please. Give me some credit. I haven’t thrown up from liquor since 1st year of law school. It was the night before my Crim Pro. final and not suprisingly involved my ex-girlfriend.
Someone got their strike and quote buttons out of whack!
Wow! Merry Christmas!!! MJ if you are reading – sowy! NOT!
I think Michelle got this one spot on: Blago-quiddick.
Watch Obama swim away from the sinking car with the Illinois Governor trapped inside.
The perfect end to the affair.
Washington Post
Lots of room down here in the desert for a new federal prison.
We could put it next to the Nuclear Generating Station at Perryville. There is already an Arizona State Prison Complex- Perryville. Keeps the lads worried.
They feel Pretty
So Pretty
So Pretty, witty and wise.
The SAME PEOPLE who tell us it’s too much to believe that…
Don Rumsfeld HAD to know about the “torture” at Abu Ghraib given his role as SecDef and
Dick Cheney (and maybe even Bush) HAD to know about Scooter Libby’s convo with a reporter “outing” Plame
…are asking us to believe that a man who once campaigned on behalf of Blago, assisted him legally at one point, and who grew up in the notorious cesspool of Chicago politics had NO IDEA of the type of man Blago is??
How long is this guy going to have the same rank? Any hope of Lieutenant Colonel any time soon?
(yeh I know, Im so clever, witty and the first to say that
)
Just wanted to repeat that in case anybody missed it, and to say that it is nice to know I’m not the only one who thinks this should be done.
What do you mean, “you people?”
Is anyone selling sex dolls that look like Obama yet? I think every wacko liberal in America would like a chance to bend Obama’s ear.
Or lend a hand.
It’s not just Obama – it’s everybody. Blago lost his base completely. Even his staffers were ratting him out?
Buh bye Blagovich. Too bad it didn’t happen before you spent the $600,000 for the heated driveway in the Springfield mansion that you never use because you prefer Chicago’s night life over the boring business of the capitol city.
On December 11th, 2008 at 12:22 pm,
I think its an honorarium like in British society. You know, like (said with stuffy Brit aristocrat accent), “Let us invite the Major and his wife for our tea party.”
MJ’s busy. Her husband just got busted for trying to sell Obama’s sentate seat…
Not so loud!
Not until he moves back to DC. He was more fun there, the move wasn’t good…
So far the Dems have been amusing, the real damage begins later. Isn’t Bush too busy fixing up his new house to sign any more bailout nonsense?
Ummmmmmm
Blago’s holding out for a deal! He’ll start singing on Obama in 3…2…1….
Obama’s side is already setting itself up for this saying, “Blago will start spreading lies about Obama..” yeah, ok!
http://sarah-palin-2012.blogspot.com/2008/12/7-questions-obama-needs-to-answer.html
I got a few questions of my own like, Who is Vera Baker, and why is she in Martinique, we can start with 7.
I actually have few questions too. Like why haven’t I gotten the tee-shirt I was promised by the Obama campaign for donating $30 or more to pay off the DNC debt?
I hope Blago sings like a canary!
“Chicago style Deep Dish Corruption” They pile it on extra thick! Mmmmmm.
Misstress justafake R.I.P.
He/She/It was the dumbest poster to date.
Polygraph…… but then the O worshippers will try and tie the polygraph machine company to Dick Cheney.
Those KOS Kids are soooo…. creative.
“These palaces do not belong to me. They belong to the Iraqi people.” Saddam Hussein
Chap – silly! You donated that 30 for a t-shirt for someone who was less fortunate than yourself. Remember?
If the polygraph says Obama’s involved, they’ll give the polygraph a polygraph, maybe recalibrate until it gives the ‘right’ answers.
Don’t expect anything to happen to THE ONE, pbuh, people. He’s untouchable. You could have photos of him with Mohammed Atta, Jimmy Hoffa’s body, the Lindbergh baby, and a videotaped confession that he’s the real killer of Nicole Brown Simpson. It wouldn’t change a thing.
It’s not about him, it’s about the people who propped him up to this lofty position.
He owes a great deal to the wrong people.
Yes, but with no tech/Y2K bubble to bail out the economy, a European Union with lower taxes on investment than the USA, and terrorist states that are about to be nuclear armed.
Obama’s guuuuuuuuud!!!! He managed to get OJ busted after all, even when OJ was still searching for the real killers! Just think of what he’ll do to Fitzgerald.
Are you saying Obama, that government can be just as conniving as big business.
That’s good to know.
tXGator…these are for real…in Catalan
http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1934519-defecating-world-leaders-figurines/image/24634988
oops;
http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1934519-defecating-world-leaders-figurines/image/24634988
Do you people really think Obama is dumb enough to deal with this guy?
If so, then it’s no surprise you people think Joe “the plumber” is actually a plumber and not a stooge.
So, are all of you people upset that Obama has added a bunch of Nobel laureates to his staff?
Holy crap, wighttrasch!
It’s gonna be a funny but long four/eight years.
Now, I’m off to purchase that figurine.
Dude, I am so there.
Frankly, I think we’d be better off abolishing Congress and just choosing 435 representatives by lottery. Random chance would produce a better lot than these fools.
How was Joe a “stooge” when it was the Obama team that approached HIM? How does that thought process actually WORK?
So, I am to believe that the GOP somehow KNEW Obama would approach Joe and had him ready to ask the infamous question knowing (telepathically?) exactly how Obama would reply so that they could then say, “Aha! Caught on tape! Obama said ‘Spread the wealth’! Got him! Good work, Joe the ‘Stooge’!”?
And we’re talking about the same “stooge” who then subsequently endured the illegal breach and leak of his private information by an Obama-campaign-donor city official? THAT “stooge”?
Are there no lengths to which you people will not go in altering reality to fit your narrative??
“Nobel Laureates” as in the same “honor” bestowed on Gore and Jimmy Carter?
Nuff said.
Yeah, I guess so. Obama’s a liar. Pure and simple.
I guess that wasn’t really him in those photos, no?
#77 Major O, I respect your rebuttal, but it is pointless trying to talk sense to a glassy-eyed Obamamoonie like ILMC.
Yes! Now once again and hopefully for the last time, the rulz are: puff, puff, pass, puff, puff, pass. Talking in the circle is not allowed, this isnt ‘That 70’s Show‘.
We need a list of the commenters that have been booted and the reason. I can’t keep up with this.
I have noticed that troll traffic has been light.
chap, do you visit liberal boards also? If so, which are more fun?
And since Joe the Plumber now says he hated McCain as much as the rest of us do… I guess he’s unclear on the concept of “Stooge.”
Six weeks ago, there were like a billion posters on here. We need some fresh trollsters because I am starting to believe my own BS.
That’s Nobel Prize, not noble prize.
Yasser Arafat? Al Gore?
The peace prize has about as much credibility as NOW, Milli Vanilli, Piltdown man, and the guy that wrote “A Million Little Pieces”.
Still has more than politicians, though.
lol, didn’t take long for
lovehatemycountry to take it’s place as #1 duffus.When journalists were journalists, this would be journalistic fodder – I would think on the scale of Watergate.
It is a real stretch to believe that Obama had no interest nor discussions, either directly or through proxy, regarding the Senate seat he is vacating.
But, then again, as I put my tin-foil hat on, Obama is as honest as the day is long. If we can take him at his word on his meeting the “naturally born” requirements to be President, I guess we can do no less when he tells us he has lived in a vacuum while playing politics in the Chicago political machine.
There is one person I’d like to see Foxnews hire to interview Obama for a special some time – Joe the Plumber. He seems to be able to illicit truisms during unguarded moments.
illicitshould be elicit. However, either word might workNothing to see here!!
Miraculously Caylee Anthony has been found. Any odds, that Natalee Holloway will be found really soon too?
How about Jon Benets killer?
Even Drudge has the Golden Globes as his major headline…
On the smoking gun tapes, Blago isn’t just upset that he can’t talk to Obama. That would be one thing. Something like, “#$(#@!! I tried to contact the Obama staff and I can’t get through to ANYONE!!”
No, very specifically he says, “THEY WON’T GIVE ME ANYTHING!” The “they” is SOMEONE in the Obama administration and the anger Blago has is over the fact that they “refused” his “deal”. You can’t refuse something without having heard of it first, can you?
So the upshot is someone on Obama’s staff (and possibly Obama himself) said “No” to Blago’s request, ergo somebody was talking to Blago about the appointment.
If you ask me, that’s why Obama parsed his words and changed “we” to “I” when denying involvement.
There’s another consideration or way to approach this as well.
Obama promises huge, sweeping “change” if at all possible. As president, he can’t enact this change without the assistance of the Congress. Right now, the Senate is in extreme play. In short EVERY senate seat is critical to Obama having a Congress that will assist him in his grand plans (for example, the FDR-like “jobs” program he is touting).
So I ask the Lefties, do you REALLY think that he was not interested in talking with Blago about exactly who would fill the seat? Especially the senate seat that he vacated!! Is the Left really willing to stand by that??
Hope they were cowboy boots-good for getting the cockroaches in the corner.
Spoken like a true
Wright,Rezco,Ayers,Farrakan,Khalidi denier!
Fight the
smearscrocodile tears!Sgt. Shultz would be proud!
Anyone that believes this, probably believes all his other lies.
This can’t be good for Michelle’s ( the bitter half michelle, the only once proud michelle, the gimme the money michelle, not OUR michelle) kids.
Why would I need to do that when I get the official talking points texted right to my phone every morning?
Remember these words of Obama’s. They will bite him in the butt.
ILMC – Its not a matter of being stupid, its a matter of not being able to get ahead in politics in that city without someone’s shady blessing. You cant blink in politics in that town without paying someone off. Garbage in garbage out.
Joe The Plumber would probably be your Hero if he asked McCain a question that knocked him off his pulpit. He was actually a plumber in the military for the US Air Force. Now why was he a stooge again?
Ahhh yes, Nobel laureates. Yes, Obama will be readily equipt to handle a Pultzer Prize winning response to Middle East Leaders wanting to wipe Isreal off the map. The Ministry of Marxism will come in quite handy, I’m Sure.