Rod Blagojevich
Date: 12/9/2008 Album ID: 651507
Photos by Compiled by Amanda St. Amand
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at his Chicago home on corruption charges. These are photos of Blagojevich earlier in his political career.
AUGUST 15, 2002: Illinois Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rod Blagojevich, third from left, his runningmate Pat Quinn, third from right, and Sen. Richard Durbin, D.-Ill, who is running for reelection, second from left, participate in a rally during Democratic Day at the Illinois State Fair. Also shown are Lisa Madigan, the Democratic candidate for Illionois Attorney General, far right, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, second from right, and Illinois Democratic candidatefor State Treasurer Tom Dart, far left. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
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JAN 12 2003: Illinois Gov.-elect Rod Blagojevich runs past Illinois' Old State Capitol building in Springfield, Ill., before attending an inagurational barbecue at the State Fairgrounds. Blagojevich will be inaugurated Monday. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
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NOV 5 2002: Illinois Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rod Blagojevich thanks supporters at his election-night victory party in Chicago. Blagojevich defeated Republican Jim Ryan. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
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JAN 12 2003: Illinois Gov.-elect Rod Blagojevich, center, signs autographs amidst a sea of supporters in Springfield, Ill., during an inauguration barbeque at the State Fairgrounds. Blagojevich will be inaugurated as governor on Monday. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
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AUG 15 2002: Illinois Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rod Blagojevich, left, and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., participate in a rally during the Democratic Party of Illinois 2002 State Convention in Springfield, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
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NOV 5 2002: Illinois Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rod Blagjevich finishes at  the Horner Park Field House in Chicago. Blagojevich faces Republican challenger Jim Ryan. (AP Photo/Aynsley Floyd)
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FEB 27, 2003: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich prepares to announce he is using his executive powers to eliminate 11 boards, such as the Anti-Crime Advisory Council, the Necropsy Service to Coroners Advisory Board and the Superconductivity Coordinating Council, whose duties are bordering on the ridiculous. during a news conference at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. The Democratic governor also announced he will seek legislation to get rid of the salaries for all but four state boards and cut 120 seats from the various boards. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
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APRIL 7 2003: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich looks up from admiring his daughter Anne, while his wife, Patti, holds the newborn prior to leaving Prentice Women's Hospital of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Patti Blagojevich, ten days overdue, gave birth to Anne Annie Blagojevich at 5 a.m. Saturday.  (AP Photo/Stephen J. Carrera)
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NOV 2 2006: Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich and Republican State Treasurer and candidate for governor Judy Baar Topinka take turns answering questions during a debate sponosred by the Illinois Radio Network in conjunction with WBBM-AM radio Monday evening at Millikin University. Lyndsie Schlink/Herald & Review
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JAN 8 2007: Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich takes the oath of office  at the Inaugural Ceremony  in Springfield Monday.   Blagaojevich's daughter, Amy ( right) stands by her mother, Patricia, who is holding their other daughter, Annie.       Wayne Crosslin | Post-Dispatch.
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SEPT 24 2007: Within sight of the Illinois State Capitol, an Illinois state owned aircraft, N96Ill, takes off from the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Ill. An AP analysis finds Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich could owe thousands in taxes for personal flights. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
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MAY 10 2007: Illinois Rep. Franco Coladipietro, R-Bloomingdale, listens to lawmakers debate the merits of  Gov. Rod Blagojevich's proposed tax plan on the House floor during session at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
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DEC 8 2008: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich speaks to the media after visiting with workers occupying the Republic Windows and Doors factory December 8, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. Gov. Blagojevich, who is serving his second term as Illinois Governor, was taken into federal custody December 9, 2008 to face charges of corruption. Federal officials allege that the governor was trying to sell the Senate seat vacated by President Elect Barack Obama for money and favors. Blagojevich's predecessor George Ryan is currently serving time in a federal prison for corruption.  (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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DEC 9 2008: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich peers from behind a coat as he is transported into the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago after he was arrested on corruption charges. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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