With the debut of Celebrity Apprentice coming Sunday, get ready for another Blagojevich onslaught. Watching the former Illinois Governor in competition for Donald Trump’s approval in New York will be a reminder that we are not living in the only politically shameful state in the Union. The Empire State's upheaval makes one wonder, which is more dysfunctional, Springfield or Albany? It’s an open question. We are all painfully aware of Rod’s rap sheet, but here are some points for those of you keeping score at home: more ›

Congressman Bobby Rush has called on Governor Blagojevich to name a black politician to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-Elect Barack Obama, announcing a state-wide petition drive on the issue. Rush, who has no interest in the seat, spoke at a press conference yesterday, saying, "In the past, Governor Blagojevich has demonstrated in some respects that he's a friend. We just want him to continue to be friendly." With Obama's seat vacated, the U.S. Senate has no black senators. Two of the leading candidates to take over the seat are black: Congressmen Jesse Jackson, Jr. and Danny Davis. Outgoing State Senate President Emil Jones has also been mentioned as a possible replacement, but is considered more of a long-shot. more ›