Then Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich waves to the media after he addressed questions about charges brought against him of conspiracy and bribery, including allegations he was seeking to benefit financially from his appointment of a successor to the U.S. Senate seat that was vacated by President-elect Barack Obama during a news conference in Chicago, in this December 19, 2008 file photo. The former governor has been indicted for corruption while in office, including trying to sell the U.S. Senate seat that was held by Obama, prosecutors said on April 2, 2009. Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

Then Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich waves to the media after he addressed questions about charges brought against him of conspiracy and bribery, including allegations he was seeking to benefit financially from his appointment of a successor to the U.S. Senate seat that was vacated by President-elect Barack Obama during a news conference in Chicago, in this December 19, 2008 file photo. The former governor has been indicted for corruption while in office, including trying to sell the U.S. Senate seat that was held by Obama, prosecutors said on April 2, 2009.

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  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. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich signs copies of his book 'The Governor' during a book signing at the University of Chicago Bookstore, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Chicago.
  15. 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.
  16. 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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  13. House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, right, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., walk past the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, following their meeting with President Barack Obama and bipartisan leaders of the House and Senate to discuss the economy and jobs.
  14. House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, right, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., walk past the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, following their meeting with President Barack Obama and bipartisan leaders of the House and Senate to discuss the economy and jobs.
  15. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., right, looks on as House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio speaks to members of the media outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, after a meeting between President Barack Obama and bipartisan leaders of the House and Senate to discuss the economy and jobs.
  16. House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, left, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks to members of the media outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 20100, after a meeting between President Barack Obama and bipartisan leaders of the House and Senate to discuss the economy and jobs.

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