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* The late edition. From Sam Donaldson…

So, if Rod Blagojevich is removed as governor … if he is indicted, as predicted, and if he is then convicted and has to spend some time in prison, what will his life be like when he gets out?

Why, he will be lionized in the best circles. No A-list Chicago party will be worth going to unless Blagojevich is there with his hair and hairbrush.

Um, Sam? The governor will be lucky to get a job sweeping floors after he gets outta prison. I dunno about New York and DC, but we have slightly higher standards for A-List parties around here.

* The Question: Post imprisonment employment opportunities for Rod Blagoejvich?

Snark highly encouraged.

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:12 pm

Comments

I don’t see many opportunities in Chicago, but he seems like a good fit for Wall Street.

Comment by Skeeter Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:14 pm
The greeter in the yellow shirt at Best Buy who’s always checking receipts.

Comment by HoBoSkillet Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:14 pm
Selling bridges.

Comment by neo state worker Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:16 pm
The guy at DNR that checks to see if you shot a buck or a doe.

Comment by lincolnlover Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:16 pm
He could become a pitchman along with the guy for ShamWOW!

“Look at this folks…you can clean up any mess…too bad I didn’t have one when I was Gov!”

Comment by How Ironic Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:17 pm
Zombie or other haunted-house character:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2009-01/44712084.jpg

Comment by Tim Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:17 pm
Fox News is always looking for weaselly over-confident prima donnas to host and/or guest on their shows.

They can call it “Rod’s Room with a View.” (He won’t have one for a while where he’s heading.)

Comment by Lefty Lefty Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:18 pm
Selling Amway

Comment by North of I-80 Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:18 pm
Dick Mell’s gopher or butler.

Comment by EarlyBird Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:20 pm
I’d say the reasoning behind Donaldson’s statements are fairly obvious. The fact is Donaldson and Blagojevich have something in common, they both sport and have a weak spot for ridiculously bouffant hairdos.

Comment by recover82 Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:20 pm
How about Pro Wrestling Manager?

Comment by Downstate weed chewing hick Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:21 pm
Obviously… hair salon owner.

Comment by Baltimoron Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:21 pm
Hairdresser with his own salon named Curling Rod. He charges outlandish prices just to sit in his chair.

Comment by Porcupine Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:21 pm
Isn’t there an annual circus that has to be cleaned up after? Kind of like the shambles he made of our state finances.

If we are to be fair after dumping on Fox News for their half baked coverage, we should be equally generous to apply the brickbats to Mr. Donaldson and ABC for loopy comments

Comment by Plutocrat03 Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:21 pm
Lighthouse keeper:

http://turkish.wunderground.com/data/wximagenew/l/lunada/2498.jpg

Comment by Anonymous Coward Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:24 pm
Ringling Brothers is looking for new clowns and Rod’s act is one of a kind!

Comment by Downstater62246 Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:25 pm
Geraldo Rivera’s sidekick. Apparently Gerry’s got a man-crush on Rod based on his interviews, so I could see those two teaming up. Maybe with Rod’s help, Geraldo can finally find Al Capone’s vault!

Comment by Cards Got Flair Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:25 pm
Well seeing how Elvis won’t be released from prison until sometime around 2017-2018, it would be very hard to imagine the workplace THAT FAR INTO THE FUTURE!!
Maybe a combined Elvis tricky Dick Nixon stand up routine in Branson Missouri!!!!!!!!

Comment by ivoted4judy Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:26 pm
Breck Girl. Or…following up on some speculation here yesterday…a new TV talker opportunity - Hannity and Combs.

Comment by S. Illinois Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:27 pm
Male spokesmodel for Paul Mitchell Salons… or maybe Amway hairbrush salesman.

Comment by Mike Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:27 pm
There’s still the run for president.

I mean, all great leaders at one point or another spend time in prison. It’s the low point of the life journey — but precisely the place where religion is found and the context for redemption is defined.

I suspect the presidential bid is very much in the cards.

Either that or he’ll do a Ted Haggard and have an HBO documentary while selling insurance. Of course, Haggard has a different set of issues — and even some new ones over the past week.

Blagojevich is certainly on target for becoming an iconic American. Pretty soon Springsteen will be writing a prison ballad about the life and times of Blagojevich.

BTW — country music superstars are notably absent in the governor’s metaphoric moments. Where’s the comparison to Johnny Cash? Merle Haggard?

Comment by Macbeth Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:27 pm
Nancy Grace counterpoint idiot.
He could help her “keep things in context.”

Comment by Skeptic Cal Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:27 pm
Why he will obviously become a lobbyist for the Medicade providers in the state of Illinois.

He will have a side job as a promoter for the I-Save program nationwide.

Comment by tanstaafl Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:28 pm
Post incarceration job? Hmmm… how about Governor of Illinois?

Comment by mcsey Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:29 pm
Donating blood. If he really has any.

Comment by Say WHAT? Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:29 pm
MAD Magazine Alfred E. Neuman look-a-like celebrity rent- for- hire personality is more likely to happen than an A-list invitee.

What, me worry? Hardly… I know the truth!

Comment by curoius george Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:29 pm
Spokesperson for HairClub for men.

Comment by IrishPirate Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:31 pm
Hi folks. Rod Blagojevich here for Paul Mitchell. Y’know, back when I was Illinois governor, this is the ONLY brush I used after 12 million voters elected me. Wanna know why? Reduces styling time. Total control. Ultimate comfort. Availabe in four sizes: S, M, L, and “The Governor”. The Express Ion Complex is infused into bristles and barrel to help reduce static and flyaways and speed drying time, while staying gentle on hair. Corkscrew bristles hold onto hair and provide ideal tension for a smoother finish, whether straightening or adding curl. The lightweight soft touch handle provides a comfortable and slip-free styling experience. Take it from me - call right now and tell ‘em Rod sent you.

Comment by Hunterdon Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:32 pm
Honorary SpinSister

Comment by Jake from Elwood Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:32 pm
Snark answer — Agree with Plutocrat03, shovelling manure in the circus.

Real answer — Talking head on a Cable TV show. He is behaving more bizarrely than usual not to sell an insanity plea but to enhance his post-incarceration marketability. He will become famous for being famous.

Comment by Independent Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:32 pm
TV censor? Or should I say a bleeping TV censor?

Comment by casual observer Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:33 pm
Deputy Governor for a future administration; I can’t see IL cleaning up all that quickly. And, he’ll know all the ins & outs.

Comment by sal-says Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:34 pm
Antiques road show evaluator

He can tell people if they have something of f’ing value or if something is golden.

Comment by Anon E. Mouse Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:34 pm
Cubs General Manager

Comment by anon Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:35 pm
“Paper or plastic, please?”

Comment by Ken in Aurora Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:36 pm
Rod is addicted to cameras and attention, and has always shown a major attraction for Republican things (Voted for Reagan, Posed with Nixon). I’m sure he’d accept a job with Fox News as a sometime on-air commentator and web personality. He can’t be any more wrong than Bill Kristol, for crying out loud, but as Geraldo shows, right or wrong is not an issue to be on FOX. You just need to be good at stirring the, well, you know what.

He’ll troll for a book deal, no question.

After that, When Emil becomes President of the university, he’ll perhaps throw him a gig as a guest lecturer. If I was a used car salesman, I’d pay him to make commercials for my biggest rival car dealership.

Seriously, I don’t know what he and Patti can do after the curtain comes down. I’d say live off of investment income, but if they have that much debt, how could they set up the nest egg? My prediction is a divorce and Patti and the kids going to live with her dad, partly as a way to evade more taxes and debts, and Rod living off handouts from Ricky Hendon, Ken Dunkin, and Jay Hoffman. He’s destroying his family as much as he did our state.

Comment by Swami Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:36 pm
I second the Fox talking head… With his sidekick, G. Gordon Liddy.

Comment by Anonymous Coward Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:37 pm
Tollbooth Roddy.

Comment by JAChicago Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:37 pm
Fiction Novelist

Comment by anon Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:37 pm
How about playing Cornelius (the Roddy McDowall part)in the nex remake of Planet of the Apes? The resemblance is eerie.

Comment by Anon Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:46 pm
Porn Star,after what he has done to the people of Illinois he should be a natural!!

Comment by NIEVA Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:46 pm
He could be a landlord. He’d know how to get rent money!

Comment by Levois Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:49 pm
UIC Professor for “Issues in Government Health Care”

Hey - if a slimeball like Ayers can do it, so can Blagojevich.

Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:51 pm
Greeter in Illinois riverboat Casinos on a rotating basis. High dive at state fair, removing the pool and replacing it with the clean-out from the horse barns.

Comment by Justice Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:53 pm
WLS will go back to music and Rod can dj the 9am-11am morning show - all Elvis, all the time.

Comment by zatoichi Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:54 pm
We could give him a state contract at minimum wage to remove his name from all the places he had it plastered… ought to keep him out of trouble for a while.

Comment by Gregor Samsa Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:55 pm
No snark, but his chances at a high-paying job are probably good, perhaps as a lobbyist or n some other government relations capacity, perhaps with Cellini’s organization. This will be especially true if he keeps his mouth shut about some things he may know that would embarrass or harm others in government.

Comment by Captain Flume Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:56 pm
Clean up flood damage at a Walmart in Harrisburg.

Comment by He Makes Ryan Look Like a Saint Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:58 pm
Clean up flood damage at an old
Walmart in Harrisburg.

Comment by He Makes Ryan Look Like a Saint Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 1:58 pm
he could apply to be toni ashmore’s secretary. i don’t know if he’d get the job, but he could apply…

Comment by bored now Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:00 pm
I believe that he can go on the road with the likes of jose canseco and danny bonaduce and do boxes matches across this great nation. There will only be on caveat - no mussing of the hair -as a matter of fact one of his first bouts could be with Joy from the view so that he can knock the bleeping snot out of her in retaliation for her attack on his coiffure. I’d pay to see the two of them square off against each other in the ring but I’d put my money on Joy.

Comment by Fed-up Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:01 pm
Puhleeze! Sam put back on your Star Trek tunic and return to the Planet Vulcan with Mister Spock.

Blagojevich must be sent to a prison where his head will be shaved and he ends up looking like Curley Howard of the Three Stooges in his prison stripes!

Comment by Honest Abe Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:04 pm
@ Anon E Mouse-

Antiques Roadshow Appraiser- that made me LOL!

Comment by How Ironic Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:04 pm
Amish electrician

Comment by Dan S, a Voter and Cubs Fan Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:05 pm
. . . or (snark) a porn star– great first name, and first film titled “%$#@ ‘Em!”

I know this will be deleted, but couldn’t resist.

Comment by Captain Flume Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:06 pm
What does Sam Donaldson know about hair brushes?

Comment by Scott Reeder Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:06 pm
Snow cone street vendor, sidewalk shoe shine man, and Chinese knock-off Rolex salesman. In other words, street hustler.

Comment by vole Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:07 pm
Late night motivational speaker….He’s crazy, but boy does he stir up a crowd

Comment by watching from afar Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:07 pm
Maybe he can do some community service. You know, clean up that illegal dump he keeps talking about.

Comment by How Ironic Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:08 pm
Blagojevich must be sent to a prison where his head will be shaved and he ends up looking like Curley Howard of the Three Stooges in his prison stripes!

He’d need to gain some weight to look like Curley.

Comment by Levois Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:08 pm
hollywood stunt double for Mayor Daley in remake of blues brothers movie.

Comment by Down South Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:15 pm
Chicago Alderman. Don’t you need at least one conviction before you are eligible to hold that office?

Comment by Take It Easy Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:18 pm
With his literary expertise, Rod would be a great librarian for the Bush Presidential Library and Novelty Store. He could help George shelve his book and talk to him about their favorite cowboy movies.

Comment by Harry Lime Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:21 pm
Tea server at a call center in Mumbia

Comment by Smack-o-cratic Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:31 pm
“You want fries with that?”

Comment by tanstaafl Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:32 pm
Snake Oil Salesman

Comment by Hot Rod Lincoln Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:36 pm
TV talk show sounds the most likely - he would serve the Faux News agenda as their house liberal, since he would talk more amusingly than Alan Colmes and yet never have any credibility.

I would propose TV preacher as a more creative option. He can follow the time-honored tradition of finding Jesus in prison, and build a career out of reviewing his famous sins.

Comment by Thomas Westgard Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:39 pm
Talk show host (on a station with a fast-recycling delay).

Comment by Boone Logan Square Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:45 pm
Perpetually unemployed Elvis impersonator, desparately trying to get drinks bought for him while competing in $50 karaoke contests.

Comment by South Side Mike Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:46 pm
Standing Tuesday night gig at the world famous Peek-Inn on Irving Park Road as Elvisovich. All of your favorites from the King, only this time in Serbian!

That’s Tuesday nights folks, no cover (although you might want to cover your ears…)

Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:53 pm
RRB: “Wait a minute, what post-imprisonment period? Why, that Rod Blagojevich fella disappeared in a solo flight accident a few months ago. I’m Miloronnie Dragonavinch, a wealthy Cayman Island resident with a return flight leaving in a few minutes. So, if you’ll excuse me…”

Comment by South Side Mike Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:55 pm
He’ll take Whoopie’s place on the view.

Comment by Phineas J. Whoopee Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:56 pm
Bottle service guy at a bar on Rush street.

State fair mini-doughnut guy

Comment by OneMan Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 2:57 pm
My intern.

Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 3:00 pm
Rich Miller:
“My intern.”

NOPE — HE WOULD NOT BE QUALIFIED !

Comment by Skeptic Cal Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 3:07 pm
===My intern.===

But wouldn’t that require him to *gasp* spend a night in Springfield every once in a while? Unless you’ll fork over the keys to your jet, of course.

Comment by South Side Mike Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 3:15 pm
Of course the newly released ex-gov will be on the pompous, self-annointed prophet, liberal, paranoid, doom and gloom guest lecturer at the college our kids go to! It will no longer be ‘If they can do it to me’ but ‘They did it to me’. And there will probably be a highly educated idiot that will hire him!

Comment by Belle Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 3:21 pm
WLS resurrects Animal Stories and he becomes Little Roddy. “Is the poodle going to be alright, Uncle Emil”?
Seriously, he will write a book, make lots of jokes about his crime, and then get busted in a Vegas hotel trying to get his memorabil..sorry, I was thinking of someone else.

Comment by bored on 1 Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 3:25 pm
Rich:

You’re taking Donaldson’s quotes out of context, and certainly not allowing him to call any witnesses. Actually, I thought it was a pretty good piece - Blago is very entertaining, and certainly livens things up. Why should the chuckles be reserved for those of us around the rail?

I think my kids next birthday party would be a hoot if Blago comes. They love potty talk.

Comment by Don't Worry, Be Happy Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 3:26 pm
Or better yet, he can be the host of Animal Stories. Good Old Uncle Hair.
I kill me.

Comment by bored on 1 Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 3:26 pm
I think maybe we’ve all missed the point of these TV appearances. It one big extended screen test. He can be removed from office on Friday and start his Fox News talk show on Monday, making $1 million bucks a year. The trial won’t be for a few years, so he can sock away some dough to tide the family over while he’s in the slammer.

I thought he was holding on until the very end so he could keep drawing a paycheck. Hey, it’s more than 3 grand every week he hangs on. In retrospect, it makes more financial sense to skip the trial so he can get it over with and start his new, lucrative career that much sooner.

Comment by Don't Worry, Be Happy Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 3:31 pm
He could go to work for the Chicago Christian Industrial League watering plants in the medians. I hear they do a good job working with ex-felons when they are released.

And if Patty pulls some strings, he could even get assigned the LaSalle street planters so he can stay close to the seat of power.

Comment by Objective Dem Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 3:37 pm
== Standing Tuesday night gig at the world famous Peek-Inn on Irving Park Road as Elvisovich. All of your favorites from the King, only this time in Serbian! =

47th Ward! That was great… LOL.

My own suggestion would be game show host.

Maybe something like “who wants to be a Millionaire” with a Illinois Political twist.

I can see him sitting across from Gary Forby asking him questions….

Rod: “This first question is for $500. What district do you represent?”

A: 57th
B: 56th
C: 41st
D: 59th

Forby: “Can I use a lifeline?”

Comment by Speaking at Will Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 3:38 pm
Spandex model.

Comment by Rocketman Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 3:43 pm
Political fundraiser

Comment by Bill Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 3:44 pm
Speaking at Will, you have made my day with the comment about Forby, perhaps Blago’s only NO vote for conviction.

Comment by Little Egypt Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 3:47 pm
I’ll second Bill’s comment but go a little further.

Rod dressed as a Santa bellringer at Christmas standing in front of a red kettle with the logo of the newly formed Friends of Rob & Patti Blagojevich Benefit Fund.

Comment by Little Egypt Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 3:49 pm
I wanted to say, Rich Miller’s Cubs’ fan/intern.

Comment by Suburban Republican Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 3:52 pm
“welcome to WalMart”

Comment by tom Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 3:53 pm
Host on QVC

Comment by ChampaignDweller Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 4:00 pm
Hairdresser.

Or perhaps work in the adult film industry. They’re always looking for people with great…fortitude.

I’ll betcha he gets a job on conservative radio trashing democrats. He’s playing the martyr schtick up quite a bit, it’ll be an easy transition.

Comment by jerry 101 Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 4:05 pm
He’s going to be a newscast script writer to make sure that quotes don’t get (say it with me) taken out of context.

Comment by jwscott72 Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 4:17 pm
He could go work for Channel 20 in Springfield, then transition to a State agency as a spokesman. Then he could enjoy the benefits of all merit comp employees, such as no annual increases.

Comment by Little Egypt Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 4:21 pm
I believe AIG is looking for a good strategic analyst with Bleepen new and innovative bleepen ideas.

Comment by Inish Mein Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 4:21 pm
===The greeter in the yellow shirt at Best Buy who’s always checking receipts.

They are security staff and subject to a background check.

Next!

The problem with the idea that he’ll be a lobbyist or a hit on the social scene–he’s a jerk and nearly everyone hates him.

Oh, and Dick Mell will make sure he doesn’t have any friends.

Comment by ArchPundit Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 4:36 pm
===Oh, and Dick Mell will make sure he doesn’t have any friends. ===

RRB’s already done that for himself. Is anyone left? Maybe Geraldo and some others at Fox and that guy from WaPo.

Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 4:37 pm
Exec. dir. of the new PAC just formed by Sarah Palin (SarahPAC). What a natural combination of inflated egos, and it would make life really easy for SNL writers, Leno, Letterman et al.

Comment by jaundiced eye Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 4:44 pm
TV evangelist.

Comment by Anon Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 4:48 pm
Perhaps he has a future as a guest star on SNL, doing the pathological liar bit. “It was taken out of context, yeah, that’s it. That’s the ticket. If only you could hear the whole conversation, you would know…”

Comment by Cinho Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 4:50 pm
Given that he’ll be in prison for quite a long time, something Jeston oriented — maybe selling used magnetic levitation vehicles.

Comment by Quizzical Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 4:52 pm
Not being snarky here, but in view of what George Ryan got for his comparatively measly crimes, and how mad Pat Fitzgerald must be getting at Blago’s ridiculous antics,I think when (if) he ever gets out of prison he’ll be waaaaaaay too old to work! (At least I hope so!)

Comment by IVote Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 4:53 pm
Ethics Consultant. Just like hackers becomes security consultants after reforming.

Comment by Nuance Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 5:13 pm
Maybe his buddy Stu can get him a job as a deliveryman. Snark.

Sidekick to right-wing wackjob on Fox or radio. Not-out-of-the-question snark.

Book? No. Who would buy it?

Really, I think it’s going to be dire for him, starting two days after he’s convicted and the media mob moves on to the next freakshow. He has a pension until he’s convicted, at least.

Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 5:31 pm
Is he old enough to start collecting the pension though?

Comment by Anon Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 5:39 pm
I meant he has a pension after he’s convicted in the Senate, and will keep it until he’s convicted in federal court.

I thought Sam Donaldson was sharing space in the cryo chamber between Walt Disney and Ted Williams.

Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 5:51 pm
Nuance got it right - a career in ethics awaits, but why not closer to home?

Rod could take over the Executive Inspector General job and do at least as well as the current guy. Since Z Scott fled, the office has distinquished itself by doing nothing but issuing press releases and hectoring state employees to slow down when they take the darn ethics test. Even Rod could do this job.

Comment by Downtrodden Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 5:56 pm
Rod,has a lot of opportunities.He’s now the third most famous Governor in America after Arnold and Sarah Palin.He’ll make money writing a book.Big money.Rod isn’t dumb.The longer he strings this out the more free promotion for the up coming book.He can write about a lot of shady stuff that will have appeal in Illinois and nationally.Rod’s no fool.

Comment by Steve Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 6:19 pm
word, AA always wondered if Stoolie Stu had to worry about “a terrible traffic accident.”

For Rod, the danger would increase geometrically.

AA was thinking that the little mop-headed fool would be a great TV pitchman for Cash-4-Gold.

“Hey, I’m Rod here at Cash-4-Gold. When I tell you something is F-ing Golden, you can count on it! Just ask the Illinois Senate and the US district Court.

So come down to Cash-4-Gold, where Patti hocked her wedding ring before she married my publicist and where we always pay the highest price for your unneeded gold items! That’s Cash-4-Gold, and tell ‘em Rod sent ya!”

Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 7:40 pm
Comb the hair up and back a little and he could be Tops Big Boy

Comment by hack slacker Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 8:17 pm
Selling whatever Sam Donaldson seems to be partaking of.

Comment by ahem Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 8:42 pm
==Rod isn’t dumb–

Steve, then how in the world does he find himself in this position? He’s no victim. This is all of his doing.

AA, now that you mention it just what does Stu deliver, anyway? I don’t want to think about it.

Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 8:52 pm
Vegas casino greeter.

Comment by Amy Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 9:06 pm
How about a string of appearances as an honorary page for the Senate. The “tips” would come flowing in!

Better yet, does the Speaker have a butler?

Comment by Cubs Fan Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 9:51 pm
he’s gonna be selling shamwows and slap chops with vince the infomercial guy.

Comment by Ada DR Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 10:39 pm
I have gotten more humor out of this ? of the day than any in recent memory. Thanks to all the comments, some of these are F-ing golden.

Comment by Speaking At Will Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 10:56 pm
An Illinios Tollway Collector + Rod outfitted with a poctketless jumpsuit.

Comment by Wacker Drive Tuesday, Jan 27, 09 @ 11:15 pm
Full-time househusband scouring the stores for a good pair of walking shoes, outfits, and new hair stylist required to campaign for his spouse who can then run for Gov, Senate, the Presidency, or world dominance!

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jan 28, 09 @ 1:04 am
Dear Lord, I’m going to be really embarassed (and have alot explaining to do) if Blago unveils that last one tomorrow as his new long-term goal.

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jan 28, 09 @ 1:08 am
Beer Man or Program Seller zt Wrigley

Comment by Diego Wednesday, Jan 28, 09 @ 7:31 am

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