Blago Watch, Haiku Edition

By Margaret Lyons in News on Jun 5, 2008 6:42PM

Rod Blagojevich, the clock is ticking. The Trib says an "investigative arc" is now "pointed directly" at Blago, the Sun-Times wonders if he's "next," and even the AP says Rezko's conviction "intensifies the spotlight" on our governor. None if it's news exactly; if you've paid attention to the trial at all, it's clear that Rezko and Blagojevich had a substantial relationship, and Ali Ata's damning testimony alone should lead to a thorough investigation of the governor's patronage policies. But even if Blago never faces a formal charge—which...doubtful, but go with it—he's still deeply tied to and good friends with unsavory players. Rezko had a meaningful role in the Blagministration, which demonstrates that our governor either has terrible taste in associates or an absurdly high tolerance for law-breaking.

All this impending doom has us thinking one thing: Haikus.

Oh, gameshow-host hair
Please enjoy these parting gifts
Sad trombone, wah-wah

Alas, poor Blago
Have you heard from George Ryan?
Uh-oh, it's too late.

That's just to get the ball rolling. Best Blagojevich haiku wins some kind of prize. [AP, S-T, Trib, Trib, S-T, AP Photo/Paul Beaty]