The cops – well, the FBI – hauled Illinois Governor Blagojevich (D) [1] out of bed this morning and hauled him off to jail, for being corrupt and stupid. [2]
Obama told reporters he was “saddened and sobered” by Blagojevich’s arrest.
“I was not aware of what was happening,” Obama said. “I had no contact with the governor or his office and so I was not aware of what was happening.”
The President-Elect, when shown a picture of Governor Blagojevich, commented “So that’s what he looks like. I was wondering.” [3]
Cross posted to Space For Commerce.
[1] Twelve paragraphs until his party affiliation is mentioned, fwiw. If the Tribune Media company is wondering why they’re bankrupt, this is a clue.
[2] One or the other is acceptable in a politician, but not both.
[3] The last sentence [4] is what we call humor. A funny. Or not-so-funny.
[4] It’s not a direct quote, in other words.