Rod Blagojevich controversies

A number of controversies related to Rod Blagojevich, formerly the Governor of Illinois, were covered in the press during and after his administration.^[1] In addition to a reputation for secrecy that was noted by the Associated Press,^[2] Blagojevich was the subject of political, legal, and personal controversies similar to those of his predecessor, Republican Governor George Ryan. To the surprise of many, Blagojevich said in 2008 that he agreed with the idea of commuting Ryan's federal prison sentence.^[3]

^ Blagojevich Says Indicted Adviser 'Betrayed' Him NBC Chicago, October 11, 2006
^ O'Connor, John (2008-10-23). "Blagojevich mum on FamilyCare health program". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 2008-10-25. Retrieved 2008-11-07.
^ Davey, Monica; Jack Healy (2008-12-09). "Illinois Governor Charged in Scheme to Sell Obama's Seat". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-12-10.

[1] Blagojevich Says Indicted Adviser 'Betrayed' Him NBC Chicago, October 11, 2006

[associated_press-2] O'Connor, John (2008-10-23). "Blagojevich mum on FamilyCare health program". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 2008-10-25. Retrieved 2008-11-07.

[nytimes2-3] Davey, Monica; Jack Healy (2008-12-09). "Illinois Governor Charged in Scheme to Sell Obama's Seat". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-12-10.

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