http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/NoneenWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:36:56 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052155<p>Let's move the discussion to a <a href="http://thecapitolfaxblog.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://thecapitolfaxblog.com/2006/10/11/fresh-indictment-thread/">new thread</a>.</p>Rich MillerWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:36:56 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052154<p>This is an indictment that implicates Tony Rezko. It is not THE indictment that may very well end up being handed to Public Official A.</p><p>While many have stated that it could have been worse for Rod, yes it could have. But, this is only the door being opened a crack. There probably be many more of these to came.</p><p>Not bad for Blago? Hah! Blago and Rezko are/were so close you can't slip a piece of paper between them. How many of Rezko's people ended up in high positions in State government? Quite a few that I am aware of.</p><p>The Director of DCEO worked for Rezko for something like 10 years, as the CFO/Director of Development of one of Rezko's companies. He was named as Director when he wasn't even on the list of persons to be considered.</p><p>If my memory serves me right, Blago has in the past stated he and Rezko were buds (kitchen cabinet as well). Rezko is also listed on Blagos Economic Interest Statement. He was also involved with Mrs. Blagojevich in real estate deals, as reported on a Federal Income Tax return.</p><p>This particular indictment may not be the death blow to Blago but you can bet that there will be more to come. (Queue up Jaws music)</p>Buck FlagojevichWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:36:11 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052153<p>I do kind of agree with you, YDD. The only thing you see with term limits is a lot of shuffling around of jobs... You would go from treasurer, to SOS, to Lt Gov, to Gov, to Senate, back to gov. You just have to elect good people. Unfortunately, people are too blinded by partisanship to elect good people.</p>Lovie's LeatherWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:35:24 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052152<p>Downstater: How would term limits solve the problem?</p><p>Rod's still in his first term.</p><p>Ryan had only one term as Governor, and only two terms as SOS.</p><p>The solution isn't term limits, it's electing ethical people and getting big money out of politics.</p>Yellow Dog DemocratWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:30:34 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052151<p>Qs for Blagojevich: "If you are indicted, will you resign? Under what circumstances would you relinquish the responsibilities of governor to your lieutenant governor?"</p>Carl NybergWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:30:34 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052150<p>Hallelujah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>Concerned VoterWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:29:15 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052149<p>oh bill,<br>were waiting</p>chinmanWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:28:01 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052148<p>So Downstater, would you say that politicians, like diapers, have to be changed often and for the same reason???</p>Lovie's LeatherWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:27:27 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052147<p>Rich: Your question regarding the Blagojevich indictment should be reworded. "When" not "if".</p><p>And if you want to set a record for posts, I suggest you start a pool and let everybody start buying dates as to when the Governor will be indicted. Make "Never" one of the picks for the suckers.</p><p>I'd like Wednesday, March 7th.</p>Yellow Dog DemocratWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:26:24 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052146<p>I have 2 words that would go a long way toward curing the never ending corruption problems in Illinois politics, "term limits".</p>DownstaterWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:25:42 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052145<p>Blagojevich Forecast: NOT GOOD!<br>Location: Hiding<br>Testicular Virility: Zero<br>Gusty: Winds West at 20 to 30 mph.<br>Thunderstorms turning to snow.<br>Hard freeze towards morning.</p>I.D.O.T. GuyWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:24:50 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052144<p>I also noticed no matter how hard the reporters tried to get Fitzgerald to say the Governor was not a target. Fitzgerald refused to make that statement. What he didn't say was very telling.</p>AnonymousWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:20:45 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052143<p>The indictment said that the "High Ranking Government Official directed that Levine be reappointed to the TRS board" at Rezcko's request.</p><p>Appears to be very damaging to the GOV</p>Larry MullhollandWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:19:52 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052141<p>The lights will burn late at Blago HQ tonight. Oh, to be a fly on the wall!</p>BubsWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:18:48 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052140<p>This is a huge news day... very huge... I guess the idiot spinmasters are out in full force. The problem with the theory of GoodforBlago is that he brought these people into his office. It is not like they were their waiting for him. These our top level people. Nixon had Ehrlichman and Haldeman, Blago has Rezco and Levine. It is that simple. Politically though, this should make the gov's race a lot more interesting. Go Fitzy Go!!!</p>Lovie's LeatherWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:17:33 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052139<p>Rich, will we get an update on Joe Birkett's press conference?</p><p>Will he be issuing indictments too?</p>One Man Can Make A DifferenceWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:14:10 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052138<p>Anyone wonder what's going on at Dick Mell's place? Was that "I told you so" I hear?</p>Walking WoundedWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:11:08 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052137<p>Goodforblago --- what are you smoking? Blago's political folks are pretty good spinners but this is out their reach. One can smell the scent of oil burning on overheated brains trying to figure a way out.</p>whackoWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:10:28 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052136<p>LOL "Good for Blago."</p><p>It was Blago's plan all along, he entrapped Rezko and other bad apples knowing his partner in crime fighting, Pat Fitzgerald, would be there to nab them.</p><p>Job well done Blago!</p>ChicagograssrootsWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:08:20 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052135<p>GoodforBlago,</p><p>That is likely the way the governor will spin it, but if he does, Levine and Rezko will likely roll, and if their testimony can be corroborated, that tactic could bite Gov. Blagojevich hard.</p>Fan of the GameWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:06:32 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052134<p>GoodForBlago - YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING!!!!</p>Little EgyptWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:03:38 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052133<p>What am I missing- this is good for Blago! He came in to office as a reformer, pledging to get rid of all the bad apples. PF has just done him a favor, and shown that Rezko is a bad apple, so Blago can get rid of him.</p>GoodForBlagoWed, 11 Oct 2006 16:01:36 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052132<p>Well it looks like the people teaching political science and current events have enough materials to last until the next election cycle. Too bad it is all negative and a fine example of how not to govern.<br>The "Rawhide" lines should appear on at least radio ads.</p>Jail House RockWed, 11 Oct 2006 15:59:49 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052131<p>Granted the indictment did not say offical A. It did say a high ranking public offical guaranteed Stuart Levines and others places on the board. Chris Kelly is B and Rod is the high ranking public offical. Since he has not yet been charged they are not using names. You can spin any way you want. This is devastating for the Blagojevich's family.</p>AnonymousWed, 11 Oct 2006 15:56:32 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/10/11/this-just-in-huge-development-sun-times-reports-that-rezko-could-be-charged/#comment-18052130<p>I will take this time to remind readers that good old <a href="http://www.whitneyforgov.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.whitneyforgov.org/">Rich Whitney</a> is still running is this race, and he refuses to accept corporate campaign contributions. Last time you went with a Republican, this time you went with a Democrat; and look what you got. They say the third time is the charm, so maybe this time you should go Green.</p>SquideshiWed, 11 Oct 2006 15:50:34 -0000