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[T]he Obama team's review of contacts with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will show that Rahm Emanuel had only one phone conversation with Blagojevich. The contact, described as a "pro-forma" courtesy call, came as Emanuel was named Chief of Staff for Obama. Most of the discussion concerned Emanuel's Congressional seat (which had previously been held by Blagojevich), with only a "passing reference" to the Senate vacancy, according to these sources. No deal for the Senate vacancy was discussed."Pro-forma" is Latin for quid pro quo. Ed Morrissey notes that this "one courtesy call" explanation doesn't include the multiple contacts between Emanuel and Blago's chief of staff.
UPDATE: Paul Jacob has some Blago-related thoughts.
I guess self-absolution is code for having done nothing wrong.
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a veil of suggestive words. I guess you guys are still taking your marching orders from Mike Duncan.
How is it that even Newt is aware of the pettiness and futility in pushing this non-scandal?
Um, I'll take, Because Newt is a Moderate Republican who cares more about himself and making nice with the Left than actually fighting for true conservative values, for 400, Alex.
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