Exactly what role he or his team played will be a focus of intense scrutiny in the weeks to come after the arrest of Mr. Blagojevich on accusations that he was plotting to trade or sell the Senate appointment. In that sense, the furor could be the first test of the Obama team’s ability to manage a growing scandal in an era when intense media scrutiny and partisan attack machinery can escalate any flap into a serious political problem.
Mr. Obama said Tuesday that he had never spoken with the governor about the seat, and prosecutors have not implicated Mr. Obama or his advisers. At the same time, Mr. Obama’s team has declined for two days to answer questions about what discussions they had about the seat and whether intermediaries had any contacts with Mr. Blagojevich’s advisers.
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Mr Barrack Obama….
I’m Sure, Whatever Happens, You can Handle it…
Coz You’re so Bright… Bravooo….
If there is a wise word like ” British Rules the way”
i will change it into….
” OBAMA Rules the Way…”
We love you Mr.Obama,
I believe the change has comes since you’re eleceted…
wish all the best Mr!!!