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Illinois governor ousted for plot to sell Obama's seat (Extra)
Jan 29, 2009, 21:56 GMT
Washington - Illinois Governor Rob Blagojevich was thrown out of office on Thursday by the state legislators based on criminal corruption charges that included a plot to sell President Barack Obama's US Senate seat to the highest bidder.
The Illinois Senate voted 59-0 to convict and remove Blagojevich from the post. Blagojevich, who was immediately stripped of his power, became the eighth governor in US history to be impeached and removed from office.
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SP4:'hello?'Jan 29th, 2009 - 22:30:45
'yes...this is the president...oh...uuuhhh...hello Rod....yes...I heard...awfully sorry...wow...only eight in history...I guess you really went the distance....'
'what?...job....uh, no...had not given it a thought Rod...yes, seriously Rod...I know...and I appreciate the help when you gave it to me but....well...you know....ya know?...what?...oreo cookie...gee Rod, I don't think that is really called for.....worthless f--king field hand?....look Rod....we're friends and all but...what?...tapes?...of what?...really?....uh...well..sure Rod...stay by the phone and we'll see what we can do....best to the wife....'
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