Rod Blagojevich Thanks Jury, Comes Out Swinging Against Prosecution In Post-Verdict Speech

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by Frances Martel | 9:40 pm, August 17th, 2010

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Oh Blago, what will we do with ourselves if you go away to jail? After receiving the relatively positive message that he was found guilty of only one of 23 counts of various types of corruption, former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich gave a barn-burner of a speech in front of the press with the kind of vigor we haven’t seen in months– complete with headstrong pleas of innocence graphic images of children shot in the streets (but sadly no poetry).

After giving a round of thank yous — even to the jury!– Blagojevich slammed the “persecution” against him and his family and noted that the fact that 23 of the 24 counts were still unresolved helped prove his innocence:

“This jury just shows you that despite the fact that the government threw everything but the kitchen sink at me, on every count except for one, they could not prove that I did anything wrong, that I didn’t break any laws except for one nebulous charge from five years ago– a conversation that I had with the FBI where the FBI refused to allow me to have a court reporter in the room. I want the people of Illinois to know that I did not lie to the FBI. This is a persecution.”

Then, in classic Blago form, he began a dramatic harangue about children being shot in the streets of Illinois and other similar disasters that he would have circumvented had he only been allowed to serve his full term. Watching him, it’s difficult to see how the jury’s hesitation to convict could come from any other source stronger than his entertainment value.

Watch the full speech (via Fox News) below:

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Rod forgot to mention that he grew up in a Polish neighborhood … … Warsaw .
The Real Royal King

So, where are all of the rightists who proclaimed Blogo was going down and taking President Obama and Emanuel with whom? Back under the floorboards, I guess.

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Ninja

Another black eye on Eric Holders DOJ. If you can’t get a conviction on this case it is time for resignations to be submitted. Simply shameful!
Arkansas Steve

FRANCIS,

One thing possibly worse than Blago is your narrative of the story written above.

Maybe Blago deserves some punishment, but I strongly believe that the prosecutors have made this ‘personal’ and disgraced themselves.

Reminds me how people tended to like Bill Clinton because Ken Starr appeared to be so creepy.

Also, in the BIG PICTURE, I’ve seen far, far, far more corruption by the current administration in Washington. Isn’t there a law against taking taxpayer money and giving it directly to your political supporters?

Blago gives me a little humerous relief in the middle of a sick world!
notsofast

The Real Royal King said:
So, where are all of the rightists who proclaimed Blogo was going down and taking President Obama and Emanuel with whom? Back under the floorboards, I guess.

Why must you continue to make up your disturbing fantasies about what others said?
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The democrats took down Blago. A democrat run legislature impeached him.
RRK just makes things up as usual. He then jumps to conclusions about the prosecution. Have you heard of corruption in Chicago. I want to hear the jurors explaination. I want to know the breakdown of the vote. If it was deadlocked at 10 to 2 or 11 to 1 for conviction then there is reason to be suspicious of the jurors. The chances are all the jurors are democrats. All Blago needed was one hardcore loon to hold out. Democrats in Chicago not only fix elections they fix juries too.
Blago did not present a defense and caught the prosecutors off guard. They did not present their full case as they believed they would get the chance to rebut the defense with evidence they held back. They won’t be fooled a second time.
murf

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How could a Hispanic be a Democrat ?
NORBIT

murf, here’s another GEM from the other Dem. “leader”!!!:
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The ENEMIES of American Freedom now go under one banner – DEMOCRATS!
The Real Royal King

gordonbloyershow said:
The democrats took down Blago. A democrat run legislature impeached him.RRK just makes things up as usual. He then jumps to conclusions about the prosecution. Have you heard of corruption in Chicago. I want to hear the jurors explaination. I want to know the breakdown of the vote. If it was deadlocked at 10 to 2 or 11 to 1 for conviction then there is reason to be suspicious of the jurors. The chances are all the jurors are democrats. All Blago needed was one hardcore loon to hold out. Democrats in Chicago not only fix elections they fix juries too.Blago did not present a defense and caught the prosecutors off guard. They did not present their full case as they believed they would get the chance to rebut the defense with evidence they held back. They won’t be fooled a second time.

Since this is essentially the same prosecution team which convicted little Scooter, who would be in jail “but-for” W’s coddling of felons, at least those felons who are not his daughters, your whine seems hollow.

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RRK just how dumb are you?

From CBS Chicago………..
We’ve learned it was one holdout that saved Blagojevich from one of the most explosive charges: that he tried to sell President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat. Jurors say one woman just wouldn’t budge.

Despite the division, according to Sarnello, the 12 came very close to convicting Blagojevich on the biggest alleged scheme: trying to sell the Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama.

It was 11 to 1. The holdout was a woman.

……………..well well well I was right again.
The Real Royal King

gordonbloyershow said:
RRK just how dumb are you? From CBS Chicago………..We’ve learned it was one holdout that saved Blagojevich from one of the most explosive charges: that he tried to sell President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat. Jurors say one woman just wouldn’t budge. Despite the division, according to Sarnello, the 12 came very close to convicting Blagojevich on the biggest alleged scheme: trying to sell the Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama. It was 11 to 1. The holdout was a woman. ……………..well well well I was right again.

Sounds to me as if the Constitution were right, again.

Next trial, the prosecution may just do its job. But, if it doesn’t, we’re probably be back here again.

If we could only get rid of that pesky Constitution! Well, the Republicans are trying! with plenty of help from FOX!

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Ninja

Good call Gordon. I believe guys like Capone used to avoid convictions exactly this same way. Well at least we can rest assured that this DOJ will put up a much better case against Sheriff Joe.