Blagojevich: Words on FBI tape were taken out of context but prison is still a worrySeptember 8th, 2009 Blagojevich: Words on FBI tape out of contextCHICAGO — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Tuesday that statements he made on secret FBI wiretap tapes were taken out of context by prosecutors and that he might try to call senators and a top White House official as witnesses at his racketeering and fraud trial to back his version of events.
Ex-Ill. governor explains himself in book, says he and Emanuel discussed seat 'placeholder'August 31st, 2009 Ousted Ill. governor explains himself in new bookCHICAGO — Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says in a new book that White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel wanted his help in arranging to leave the Obama administration after two years to reclaim his seat in Congress.
Son of late Robert F. Kennedy rules out run for Obama's former Senate seat in 2010August 18th, 2009 RFK's son won't run for Obama's former Senate seatCHICAGO — A son of the late Robert F. Kennedy says he won't run for the U.S.
Illinois' Democratic state treasurer says he'll run for Barack Obama's old Senate seatJuly 21st, 2009 Democratic Ill. state treasurer to run for SenateCHICAGO — Illinois' state treasurer says he's going to run for President Barack Obama's old Senate seat.
Ill. Republican: Rep. Kirk to announce he'll run for Obama's Senate seat now held by BurrisJuly 15th, 2009 Kirk to run for Obama's old Ill. Senate seatCHICAGO — Republican Congressman Mark Kirk is running for the U.S.
Moms and politics: For women politicians, struggle between work, family plays out in publicJuly 15th, 2009 Politics, family intertwined for women politiciansCHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, a rising star in the Democratic Party, resisted interest reaching all the way to the White House for her to run for higher office next year. One of the reasons: A campaign for U.S.
Ill. Sen. Roland Burris bowing out of 2010 race leaves wide open field for seat with baggageJuly 11th, 2009 Burris out of 2010 run, Ill. Senate race wide openCHICAGO — Embattled Sen.
AP sources: Illinois Sen. Roland Burris tells Democrats he will not run for full Senate termJuly 10th, 2009 AP sources: Burris won't run for full Senate termWASHINGTON — Sen. Roland Burris, whose deep ties to former Illinois Gov.
AP source: Illinois Sen. Roland Burris tells Democrats he will not run for full Senate termJuly 10th, 2009 AP source: Burris won't run for full Senate termWASHINGTON — Sen. Roland Burris, whose deep ties to former Illinois Gov.
Aide: Powerful Ill. attorney general Lisa Madigan won't run for governor, SenateJuly 8th, 2009 Aide: Ill. atty gen. won't run for gov., SenateCHICAGO — An aide says Illinois' powerful attorney general, Lisa Madigan, has decided not to run for governor or U.S. Senate. Madigan's political director, Mary Morrissey, says the Chicago Democrat will seek another term as attorney general.
Gibbs: Obama not endorsing anyone for old Senate seat despite Madigan's White House appearanceJune 18th, 2009 Gibbs: No Obama endorsement in Illinois raceWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's spokesman says the president is not endorsing anyone for his former seat in the Senate despite the personal White House attention given to potential candidate Lisa Madigan. Madigan met at the White House last week with Obama, chief of staff Rahm Emanuel and senior Obama advisers Valerie Jarrett and David Axelrod.
Rep. Jan Schakowsky announces re-election bid for House, passes on Senate runJune 8th, 2009 Schakowsky to run again for House, not SenateWASHINGTON — Rep. Jan Schakowsky said Monday that she has decided to seek re-election to her House seat, passing on a bid for the Senate and a potentially crowded Illinois Democratic primary.
AP Exclusive: Blagojevich spoke with Durbin about naming rival's daughter to SenateJune 1st, 2009 AP Exclusive: Blago talked to Durbin about SenateCHICAGO — Just two weeks before his arrest on corruption charges, then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich floated a plan to nominate to the U.S.
Bob Kennedy's son to run for Obama's Illinois Senate seatMay 21st, 2009 CHICAGO - Chris Kennedy, the son of the late Robert F. Kennedy, will run for the Illinois Senate seat that was once occupied by President Barack Obama.
Impeached Illinois governor vows to continue fightingJanuary 9th, 2009 CHICAGO - Impeached Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who is accused of trying to sell the US Senate seat vacated by president-elect Barack Obama, vowed to fight every step of the way. Blagojevich said he wasn't surprised by the impeachment vote.
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