Blagojevich's sad denial tour ends predictably
To the surprise of absolutely no one, Rod Blagojevich’s Denial Tour ‘09 ended where it was always destined to end — with Blago still in the state of denial no but longer “leading” our state. To the end of his once-promising political career — this guy once had White House dreams — Blagojevich refused to directly address the most damning allegations against him.
It was a farcical week, beginning with the madness in New York and ending with the sadness in Springfield. (Sadness for the people of Illinois, that is. And yes, sadness for the downfall of a human being and the pain it has caused his family.) Blagojevich avoided the tough questions from Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer; he filibustered on other shows. He talked about his children and how he and his wife bought a new puppy to help them get through these difficult times — as if those difficult times weren’t brought about by his own actions. He soaked up the media spotlight and seemed oblivious to the laughter and the jeers.
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In Blagojevich’s final act as governor, he delivered a me-me-me speech. It was an utterly futile gesture. Now the veteran grinder Patrick Quinn is the governor of Illinois, and Blagojevich’s life is in tatters, with the worst yet to come.
When Blagojevich stepped outside his home at about 6:10 p.m. Thursday, it was as a private citizen. The former governor of Illinois.
Blago ran throught the usual list of wondrous things he did for the citizens of Illinois. He was the Health Care Governor, the Wage-Raising Governor, the Education Governor. “I want to say to all of you, the people of Illinois...that I love the people of Illinois today now more than ever before...and the fight goes on...those simple values that they teach us in Sunday school, the Golden Rule...those are the things I’m going to keep fighting for, now that I’m in the private life...I haven’t let you down...”
Some may differ with that, sir.
Blago walked up the steps, then came back down, pulled a neighborhood kid into a photo op-and then launched into yet ANOTHER self-aggrandizing monologue about his accomplishments getting health care, creating jobs, etc., etc. “The fix was in from the very beginning...if they don’t allow you to bring witnesses...” blah blah blah.
He’s still giving a campaign speech.
What will we in the news/entertainment press do without Blago? Where will we get new material? The man was a fountain of fresh set-ups, day after day after day. From the New York Times to the “Tonight Show” to the Sun-Times, Blago was the go-to guy. Now what?
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As the Tin Man falls, the Cowardly Lion rears his head.
And the hits just keep on coming.