Politics
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Blagojevich, Chief of Staff Arrested
Governor Rod Blagojevich arrested by the FBI — among the allegations: that he tried to sell Barack Obama's senate seat. We spend the hour looking at the downfall of the self-proclaimed reformer.
- Read the unsealed criminal complaint and accompanying press release announcing the governor's arrest.
Timeline
Rich Samuels walks us through the events of the day, from the early morning arrest at the governor's Northwest side home to his afternoon court appearance.
Patrick Collins
The former federal prosecutor discusses the case with Eddie Arruza.
Next Steps
Calls for the governor's resignation and impeachment. Will the General Assembly take action? What happens with the senate seat? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a look at what may happen to the governor and what it could mean for the rest of the state.
Pay-to-Play Fallout
The effects of the governor's alleged pay-to-play scheming have been felt throughout the city and state. We hear from the president of the Museum of Broadcast Communications, Bruce DuMont, who says he felt the brazen pressure described in today's criminal complaint while trying to build his museum.
Blagojevich's Rise to Governor
We take a look back at Blagojevich's early life and political career.
