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- Blagojevich and former aide John Harris/AP
Illinois’ foul mouthed former governor can add one more person to his list of people at which to hurl obscenities. His former chief of staff, John Harris, sang like a canary this week in a plea deal that could have him testifying against Blagojevich. On Wednesday, Harris plead guilty to wire fraud in connection with the ongoing investigation into Blagojevich’s attempts to sell Illinois’ vacant senate seat.
Harris, who was arrested along with Blagojevich last December, is the first staff member to flip on the former governor, beginning what we hope is the collapse of the governor’s criminal house of cards. Harris now admits to having discussions on Blagojevich’s behalf, in an attempt to appoint an adviser to Obama in exchange for financial benefits. Harris’ statement outlines the magnitude of Blagojevich’s arrogance and greed. You can find more details about the statement here.
The problem with lying – besides the fact that it makes you a liar – is that you’ve got to rely on others to sustain your lies for you. And nothing gets people flipping faster than the prospect of serving time in prison. John Harris took one look at the potential 87 year sentence he was facing and basically said, the hell with Rod Blagojevich. Our sentiments exactly.
Blagojevich, having inhaled dangerous levels of hairspray over the years, doggedly maintains his innocence and like many politicians caught with their hands in the cookie jar…in Argentina…bring the Good Book into the mix. Blagojevich has been overheard hearkening back to his Sunday school days and “…the Golden Rule.” We think Blagojevich must have dozed off at some time during the Golden Rule lesson and created his own version; “Do unto others…as long as they pay you for it.”
