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Blagojevich Trial

* 11:45 am - I don’t know if you’re interested in watching live video of Rod Blagojevich riding in a black SUV to prison, but click here if you are.

* 11:52 am - ABC7 has commentary along with the video feed. Click here. Apparently, the former governor’s car has circled around a couple of times. So, people are becoming impatient.

* 12:01 pm - ABC7 News is off, but you can watch the live feed here. [UPDATED LINK]

Years ago, we used to track Blagojevich’s plane rides from Chicago to Springfield and back. This kinda feels like that. Only not.

* 12:03 pm - He’s talking on his cell phone now. They’ve apparently stopped at a burger joint.

* 12:07 pm - Ah, heck, it’s gonna be another 45 minutes or so. Let’s go to ScribbleLive…

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 11:46 am

Comments

He has circled twice … ABC7 is so frustrated that Rod won’t go in …Paul Meinke said its like “Where’s Waldo?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 11:48 am
Somehow a white Bronco seems more appropriate. And like NASCAR, I’m only watching to see a wreck. What happens if he’s late? A night in the box?

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 11:59 am
Wasn’t the Ex-Gov always late for his appointments? Maybe he doesn’t understand he should not be late for this one.

Comment by Irish Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 11:59 am
For all the people who bemoan the circus just remember this is a thing that exists right now. Pathetic.

Comment by The Captain Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:00 pm
Maybe Al Cowling is driving. Or, I imagine they might be giving Blago some time to compose himself.

Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:00 pm
Looks like he is getting lunch …

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:01 pm
Wasn’t he supposed to report at noon Chicago time? He’s late again and the Feds prob won’t give him any special favors for being late

Comment by Publius Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:04 pm
14 yrs !!! I wouldnt want to go in either.

Comment by Anon Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:11 pm
OK, make mine two double chili burgers with extra onions, cheese fries and a large chocolate shake. Sheldon, what do you want? Is that for here or to go?

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:13 pm
he was supposed to report at noon denver time which is in 45 minutes. If I was going to do 14 years I would do the same thing. I don’t think Newt’s town hall today is going to get much chicago coverage tonight.

Comment by Shore Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:15 pm
Time to face reality for Blago

Comment by Publius Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:20 pm
I hope he enjoys his last fast food meal for a while.

Comment by Aldyth Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:22 pm
“Here is our ‘Burger Card’, evey time you get a burger, we punch it, and when you get to 10 burgers, you get your 11th free …would you like one?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:23 pm
Soccerchild was rooting for him to attempt a daring escape. She will be disappointed.

Comment by soccermom Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:23 pm
would love to see a story done with this much vigor, but on Mark Kirk’s recovery.

Comment by amalia Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:44 pm
Car radio cranking “Never can say Goodbye”?

Rod is trying to make his exit look like one of James Brown’s stage exits. I’m just glad to feel some closure now that we’ve removed a tumor from the Body Politic.

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:47 pm
The reporting is beyond stupid…

“He’s gotten out of the car… appears to be walkig with attorneys… looking up at the helicopter… and what’s so interesting is his backpack!”

Comment by Regular Reader Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:49 pm
Finally ! Good Riddens.

Comment by fIre & Ice Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:52 pm
==and what’s so interesting is his backpack!==

HIs hair brush is inside.

Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:54 pm
Hang on, he showed up TEN MINUTES EARLY? Maybe he is turning over a new leaf after all!

Comment by Boone Logan Square Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 12:57 pm
Is this blago’s first ever on-time appointment?

Comment by Huh? Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 1:03 pm
==Car radio cranking “Never can say Goodbye”?==

More likely “Jailhouse Rock.”

What was the coverage like when George Ryan went to prison?

Comment by Pot calling kettle Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 2:21 pm
“Do you think they’ll let me play all the tapes in prison?”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy5V6co3KSA

Comment by Blue State Cowboys Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 2:24 pm
I’ve got to learn to be more charitable. I just found myself hoping that he gets latrine duty instead of landscaping.

Comment by Steve Downstate Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 3:59 pm
If anyone cares, news story about the Chicago to Denver flight

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_20181915/rod-blagojevich-plane-from-chicago-denver-mdash-and#

Comment by Retired Non-Union Guy Thursday, Mar 15, 12 @ 4:47 pm