Obama: I Did Not Have Relations With That Governor, Mr. Blagojevich

"I had no contact with the governor or his office and so we were not, I was not aware of what was happening."

Obama and Blagojevich at the National Governors Association meeting last Tuesday.

From Director Blue

RED ALERT: Chicago Tribune article referenced Obama-Blago discussions on Senate Seat! 

David Axelrod, KHQA and now the venerable Chicago Tribune all independently reported that Governor Blagojevich and Barack Obama held discussions regarding his Senate replacement. That now makes four different sources (KHQA had two articles on the topic) that referenced one or more meetings that Obama said never took place. Who would you believe: me or your lying eyes? Commenter Howdy pointed us to a Tribune article that references additional discussions between Obama and Governor Blagojevich regarding his Senate seat.

Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Thursday cited the potential for bad "karma" and avoided discussing potential Senate successors to Barack Obama should the Democratic nominee win the White House, but acknowledged he has a process in mind for making the most important appointment of his career. "I just don't want to jinx him and I don't like the karma of me thinking that far ahead," Blagojevich said of Obama's prospects in Tuesday's election. The governor added, "We have had some discussions about a process which we'll share … if all goes well." Sources close to Blagojevich, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak for him, said one issue would be to consider who could most help the governor politically. "What helps me in my quest for the future, whether it's re-election or legacy?" one Blagojevich confidant said of the selection process being eyed by the Democratic governor, who has seen his job approval rating fall to staggering levels. "It's a big milestone."

It's a big millstone, alright. Oh. Did you say milestone? Sorry.

Pastorius note: I must say, I am astounded at Obama's ignorance in having lied in so blatant a fashion on a subject he ought to have known could so easily simply be looked up in public records by any reporter with any motivation whatsoever.

Obama is in real trouble, and his administration hasn't even started.

Do I think this will prevent him from being President? No. However, this will make all but the Obama fanatics have buyers remorse, or at least buyer's anxiety. That's not good for a "mandate for Change".