July 5, 2009
On Friday, Sarah Palin made the surprising announcement that she will step down as governor of Alaska at the end of this month. On Saturday, Palin hinted at future plans on her Facebook page writing, “I am now looking ahead and how we can advance this country together with our values of less government intervention, greater energy independence, stronger national security, and much-needed fiscal restraint”. Palin came to national attention as John McCain’s running-mate in the 2008 presidential election and has remained in the limelight. One billed as the “most popular governor” with approval ratings exceeding 90%, her popularity plummeted to 54% as of March 2009. When asked about Palin’s announcement, one Alaskan commented, “I think she has a game plan that’s not Alaska, and hasn’t been for awhile”.
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April 24, 2009
Impeached former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is interested in re-inventing himself as a reality television star. He asked a federal judge for permission to travel to Costa Rica to film an NBC show called, “I’m a Celebrity . . . Get me Out of Here“ The judge denied the request on the grounds that Blago is a flight risk. NBC offered to pay for two security guards to watch him day and night but since they would lack jurisdiction to arrest him, the judge denied that too. Blagojevich claims that he needs this to support his children. Casting for the show will be announced today. If convicted on political corruption charges, he faces 25 to 30 years in prison.
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January 4, 2009
Bill Richardson withdrew his nomination as Commerce Secretary in President-elect Barack Obama’s cabinet. This was due to a current federal investigation into a state contractor who is also a contributor to Richardson’s political committees. Richardson has denied any wrongdoing and will continue to serve as governor of New Mexico.
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December 30, 2008
Rod Blagojevich, Governor of Illinois, has been accused of attempting to sell the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. Today Blagojevich announced that it is his duty as governor to appoint Obama’s replacement, and he named Roland Burris. Democratic senators have stated they will not allow Burris to be seated in the Senate. Pat Quinn, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, stated on Face the Nation, his belief that Blagojevich will be impeached. The governor denies any wrongdoing.
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