Blago 2008: What Could Have Been
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on June 13th, 2010 4:44 am by HL
Blago 2008: What Could Have Been
During former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s corruption trial yesterday, his former chief of staff testified that in 2003, Blago’s closest advisers had their eyes set on higher office for Blago — the highest office, in fact — thinking a presidential run for the gov might be possible in 2008.
Rod Blagojevich – United States – Barack Obama – President – Illinois
GOP Candidate for AZ-GOV Wants ‘Tent Cities’ For Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Other Crimes
Dean Martin, Arizona state treasurer and Republican candidate for governor, is pushing a plan that would create “tent cities” to house illegal immigrants convicted of other crimes, modeled after notorious anti-immigration Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s set-up in his own Maricopa County. In an interview with TPM, Martin described how the state could use the tent cities to provide “inexpensive temporary housing” that would save them enough money to deploy more troops down to the border.
Arizona – Joe Arpaio – Maricopa County Arizona – Illegal immigration – Maricopa County
Clyburn’s Dem Challenger Denies He’s A ‘Plant’ — But Hired GOP Rep.’s Aide
A Democratic primary challenger in South Carolina who has been accused of being a “plant” hired for his Congressional campaign a GOP consultant who as recently as late last year was the campaign manager for Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC), according to campaign finance reports.
South Carolina – United States – Alvin Greene – Politics – Candidates and Campaigns
