What to do? Gov meets with top defense lawyer
Embattled Gov. Blagojevich huddled with a prominent defense attorney for four hours Saturday, but he still hasn't made a decision on his political future, a source close to the governor said.
"He's still contemplating what to do," the source said.
(AP)
The Chicago Sun-Times on Saturday reported the governor may decide early this week whether to heed the multiple calls for his resignation after being charged in a wide-ranging federal corruption case.
Blagojevich left his Ravenswood Manor home Saturday morning, clutching a folder of papers. He was driven to the downtown law office of Ed Genson in the historic Monadnock Building just across the street from the Dirksen Federal Building, where Blagojevich will answer the charges against him.
Genson, who represented R&B singer R. Kelly, said he and Blagojevich will decide Monday whether Genson will represent the governor in the case.
After their meeting, the governor attempted a game of hide-and-seek with waiting reporters. A black SUV typically used by Blagojevich, along with a black sedan, moved to the Monadnock Building's west side -- drawing a crowd of reporters.
The governor then slipped through and out of a gift shop on the east side, ducking into a car.
Earlier in the day, Mayor Daley said Blagojevich "should first of all look at his family."
"He should do the right thing on behalf of his family, and on behalf of the people of Illinois," Daley said. "I really believe that. He has to really look deep in his heart, in his soul, and figure that out."
Contributing: Mary Wisniewski, AP