In this Jan. 29, 2009 file photo, impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich talks to media as he arrives at his home in Chicago. Blagojevich's publicist, Glenn Selig, said Monday, March 2, 2009, that the former governor signed a six-figure deal to write a book "exposing the dark side of politics." Selig says the book also will detail how he selected President Barack Obama's successor in the U.S. Senate. AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

In this Jan. 29, 2009 file photo, impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich talks to media as he arrives at his home in Chicago. Blagojevich's publicist, Glenn Selig, said Monday, March 2, 2009, that the former governor signed a six-figure deal to write a book "exposing the dark side of politics." Selig says the book also will detail how he selected President Barack Obama's successor in the U.S. Senate.

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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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