Blago Coverage From Around the Web

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Dec 9, 2008 7:25PM

Here's what a few other outlets are saying.

• The Capitol Fax asks several questions in the wake of the arrests, including, "Who is Senate Candidate 5?"

• The Windy Citizen has a real-time page tracking Blagojevich tweets.

• TWC also has this brilliant Word Cloud of the complaint.

• USA Today reports Sen. Durbin as requesting the state legislature to call a special election so that voters can elect Obama's replacement. Can we vote on Ryan's commutation to, Senator?

• The Daily Herald quotes comptroller Dan Hynes as asking for Blago's resignation or impeachment. "For the well being of Illinois, Gov. Blagojevich must resign immediately," Hynes said. "While this investigation is still ongoing, our state cannot afford to remain engulfed in this unfolding scandal. Our government's ability to deal on a daily basis with the fiscal and economic crises we currently face demands leadership and integrity. Our governor cannot provide either, and he needs to do what's right for the people of Illinois."

• The Gov's office has issued a statement.

• Gapers Block plays "Name the Scandal!"

• Whet Moser over at the Reader has quite a unique suggestion.

• And Clout City breaks down Blago's Wish List.

• The Reader also takes a stab at who the Senate seat candidates referred to in the complaint are. Their guess for #5? Jesse Jr.

• Slate asks Why is Chicago so corrupt?

• The Smoking Gun is on the case.

• Statement from the Trib's editor, Gerould Kern.

• Steve Rhodes looks at "The Saga of Public Official A."