Très Bizarre! Disgraced Governor Puts on an Elvis Show


Updated 08/11/09 9:04 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 2 comments

Video of Blagojevich Performing Elvis "Treat Me Nice"

This weekend former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich was paid to perform Elvis's "Treat Me Nice" before a group of confused onlookers. Inexplicably, Fabio was also there on stage. While I can't single out the most disturbing thing about Blago's gyrating performance, I do think that the best part comes around the 45-second mark when someone in the audience looks at the camera and mouths: "What Read more

Blagojevich to Reality TV — Yay or Nay?


Updated 04/15/09 12:57 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 11 comments

Blagojevich to Reality TV — Yay or Nay?

Rod Blagojevich has a new job everybody! Since the whole (alleged) attempt to sell President Obama's Senate seat didn't really work out, Rod has made a deal to star in NBC's new reality show I'm a Celebrity. . . Get Me Out of Here. It's all pending court approval, of course. The show, which is a big hit in the UK, features 10 celebrities who compete to raise money for their favorite charities. Read more

Briefing Book! Ex-Gov Blagojevich Pleads Not Guilty


Updated 04/14/09 9:32 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 8 comments

Briefing Book! Ex-Gov Blagojevich Pleads Not Guilty

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich plead not guilty to 16 federal criminal counts today, saying, "Black care never catches a rider whose pace is fast enough." — New York Times Use condoms or make Hitler? — The XX File Interracial smooch photo on St. Louis Post-Dispatch magazine causes a controversy. — Gawker You're born with your personality so stop trying to change it. — Read more

16 Felony Charges For Ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich


Updated 04/03/09 12:29 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 16 comments

16 Felony Charges For Ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich

Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich can add racketeering, wire fraud, lying to federal investigators, and extortion conspiracy charges to his resume, which also includes impeachment and appearances on David Letterman and The View. The 16 felony charges include his scheme to sell President Obama's senate seat. His fundraising brother and two chiefs of staff were also entangled in his hairnet and Read more

Would You Read Rod Blagojevich's Book?


Updated 03/04/09 8:35 AM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 19 comments

Would You Read Rod Blagojevich's Book?

Ousted IL governor Rod Blagojevich is the latest person to ride President Obama's coattails into a literary career. Blagojevich has signed a six-figure deal to pen a book all about replacing Barack Obama in the Senate, a topic also at the center of a federal criminal investigation. I was hoping the ex-governor would write about his haircare regime, or perhaps put out a book of poems since he Read more

Should Senator Roland Burris Step Down?


Updated 02/24/09 2:35 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 21 comments

Should Senator Roland Burris Step Down?

Ex-IL governor Rod Blagojevich has cast a net of scandal big enough to cover that hair of his. Thanks to revelations that (not-quite-ex) IL Senator Roland Burris might not have been honest about how he came to be appointed by Blagojevich, Burris has become increasingly isolated in Washington and in Illinois. The Senate Ethics Committee and the state prosecutor's office are currently Read more

Briefing Book! Blagojevich Forcefully Defends Himself


Updated 01/29/09 3:15 PM · Posted by LibertySugar · 27 comments

Briefing Book! Blagojevich Forcefully Defends Himself

Illinois: In his closing arguments, Blagojevich says if you're going to fire me, Obama has to fire Rahm Emanuel. — Talking Points Memo Bipartisanship: Are we post-partisan yet? Behavior of Dick Armey, a giant of the modern GOP, demonstrates why it's hard "finding common ground" with Republicans. — Salon Stimulus: What if the stimulus bill is wrong? — Good Obamas: Take your first family to Read more

Briefing Book! Blagojevich Thought About Appointing Oprah


Updated 01/26/09 2:30 PM · Posted by LibertySugar · 11 comments

Briefing Book! Blagojevich Thought About Appointing Oprah

Senator Oprah: On Good Morning America, Illinois Gov. Blagojevich said he considered appointing Oprah Winfrey to Obama's Senate seat. —Talking Points Memo President Obama: A look back at his first week. — Huffington Post Education: Making the grade? Take a look at how countries rank in math and science test scores. — Good Biden: John Stewart introduces us to a face we may see a lot of: Read more

Would Going On The View Help Blagojevich?


Updated 01/24/09 9:06 AM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 37 comments

Would Going On The View Help Blagojevich?

Rumor has it that IL Gov. Rod Blagojevich wants to appear on The View to tell his side of the story. The governor's public image is badly bruised right now, thanks to federal corruption charges, impeachment by the Illinois House, and an impending trial in the Illinois Senate. Blangojevich is ready to make his case to the country, and apparently he feels that Whoopi Goldberg has shown some Read more

Do You Think the Roland Burris Affair Is Fair?


Updated 01/08/09 9:59 AM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 178 comments

Do You Think the Roland Burris Affair Is Fair?

We've all heard the tale by now: Illinois’s governor Roland Burris was appointed to replace President-elect Barack Obama as a US Senator, only he was appointed by Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was recently arrested by federal agents and accused of trying to sell the seat to raise campaign money. While most critics admit Burris is qualified, Democratic party leaders said they wouldn’t recognize Read more