Blago Media Tour Begins: Reality TV, “Dim Bulb” Comment Discussed

by Steve Krakauer | 10:10 am, August 20th, 2010

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Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich said on the first leg of his media tour that he may do another reality TV show if the opportunity presents itself.

But isn’t this all reality TV at this point? Today Blago sat down with Meredith Vieira of the Today show, who didn’t hold back on firing hard-hitting questions (that Blago deflected).

The first post-verdict interview began like this: “As of today you’re out of a job, your political future looks like it is dead, and you are now a convicted felon. Do you take any responsibility with what’s become of you?”

Basically the answer from Blagojevich was no – but it came in the form of a fantastic answer to an unasked question. Later, he would only admit that he regretted “certain people I put faith in and trust in, advisers and different people.”

He wasn’t willing to commit to take the stand if there is a retrial, although he said, “I would be fully prepared to take it the second time around if there is one.” Also, his harshest words were for the prosecution:

The very thing they’re charging me with they ought to charge themselves with and they ought to add an additional count of hypocrisy.

That’s right – he wants to charge the prosecution with hypocrisy.

Vieira pressed him on the fact his own lawyers called him a “dim bulb” several times during the trial. Blago’s response? Laugh, pause, change subject. By the way, the content of the f-bomb-laden tapes is now being referred to by Blago as “brainstorming.”

Here’s the Today interview:

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@dandmb50 -Why is it NBC will not ask hard hitting questions when interviewing Dems? Although Blago dodged many questions just like most politicians.
At least he did answer the one question I had, will you appeal the one charge you were convicted of, and he said “yes.” I’m surprised he didn’t say the next trial he will be found not guilty.
The whole interview was very self-serving.
I’m sure he’s guilty of something.

Daniel .. Toronto, CANADA
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fairjuror

Meredith conducted her interview of Blago not as a journalist but as a prosecution advocate. I followed the trial and the reason I agree with the jury’s decision is because I don’t believe the government proved their case beyond a reasonable doubt. Is Blago perfect? Not by a long shot. But thats not the standard in a courtroom. The hyped up fact by the Blago witchhunt media that it was a “lone juror” who did not agree with the other 11 on one of the 24 counts, shows a complete bias and lack of respect and understanding for our judicial system.

It takes 12 on a jury to determine if the government proved beyond a reasonable doubt and the jury system is set up the way it is because it is the best system in the world— and it allows for this type of split. 11 to 1 to convict or 11 to 1 to aquit, it does not matter. This trial has renewed my faith in the jury system.

Blago has the right away when stepping in to an interview because of the jury’s verdict. The media’s interests is clearly with the prosecution and the overlook the fact time and time again that the government failed big time. This was a WASTE of money and resources, and rather than asking the real questions to the government on this case, they continue to not suprise me and prove what they really are, time and time agian. Shame!