CHICAGO - DECEMBER 8: (FILE PHOTO) Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich speaks to the media after visiting with workers occupying the Republic Windows and Doors factory December 8, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. Blagojevich, who is serving his second term as Illinois Governor, was arrested and taken into federal custody December 9, 2008 to face charges of corruption. Blagojevich's predecessor George Ryan is currently serving time in a federal prison for corruption. Getty Images logo Getty Images 14 months ago

CHICAGO - DECEMBER 8: (FILE PHOTO) Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich speaks to the media after visiting with workers occupying the Republic Windows and Doors factory December 8, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. Blagojevich, who is serving his second term as Illinois Governor, was arrested and taken into federal custody December 9, 2008 to face charges of corruption. Blagojevich's predecessor George Ryan is currently serving time in a federal prison for corruption.

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  7. CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 01: Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (D-IL) greets a supporter during a campaign stop at a downtown hotel on February 1, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Quinn, the former Illinois Lt. Governor, was appointed governor last year after Governor Rod Blagojevich (D-IL) was impeached and removed from office.
  8. CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 01: Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (D-IL) addresses voters during a campaign stop at a downtown hotel on February 1, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Quinn, the former Illinois Lt. Governor, was appointed governor last year after Governor Rod Blagojevich (D-IL) was impeached and removed from office.
  9. CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 01: Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (D-IL) addresses voters during a campaign stop at a downtown hotel on February 1, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Quinn, the former Illinois Lt. Governor, was appointed governor last year after Governor Rod Blagojevich (D-IL) was impeached and removed from office.
  10. CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 01: Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (D-IL) greets supporters during a campaign stop at a downtown hotel on February 1, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Quinn, the former Illinois Lt. Governor, was appointed governor last year after Governor Rod Blagojevich (D-IL) was impeached and removed from office.
  11. Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich talks to a patron during a book signing for his book, 'The Governor' at the University of Chicago Bookstore, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Chicago. Wednesday is the one year anniversary of Blagojevich being arrested by the FBI at his home and taken away in handcuffs. Among other things, prosecutors accused Blagojevich of threatening to withhold government services from people and organizations, including a children's hospital, unless they made generous campaign contributions. The Chicago Democrat was impeached and removed from office.
  12. FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2009, file photo former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich greets people at a book signing in Chicago. The Illinois primary takes place Tuesday, Feb. 2, and voters will choose candidates for the Senate seat Obama once held, in addition to full-term nominees to replace the disgraced Blagojevich.
  13. Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich shakes hands during a book signing for his book, 'The Governor' at the University of Chicago Bookstore, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Chicago. Wednesday is the one year anniversary of Blagojevich being arrested by the FBI at his home and taken away in handcuffs. Among other things, prosecutors accused Blagojevich of threatening to withhold government services from people and organizations, including a children's hospital, unless they made generous campaign contributions. The Chicago Democrat was impeached and removed from office.
  14. Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich talks to customers during a book signing for his book, 'The Governor' at the University of Chicago Bookstore, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Chicago. Wednesday is the one year anniversary of Blagojevich being arrested by the FBI at his home and taken away in handcuffs. Among other things, prosecutors accused Blagojevich of threatening to withhold government services from people and organizations, including a children's hospital, unless they made generous campaign contributions. The Chicago Democrat was impeached and removed from office.
  15. Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich shakes hands with Drew Boshardy during a book signing for his book, 'The Governor' at the University of Chicago Bookstore, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Chicago. Wednesday is the one year anniversary of Blagojevich being arrested by the FBI at his home and taken away in handcuffs. Among other things, prosecutors accused Blagojevich of threatening to withhold government services from people and organizations, including a children's hospital, unless they made generous campaign contributions. The Chicago Democrat was impeached and removed from office.

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