WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL - AT 7:41 A.M. ET:  Andrew Malcolm of the L.A. Times's "Top of the Ticket" blog, examines the latest literary news - that former Governor Rod Blagojevich is writing a book, and that Hot Rod's flack says it "will at times be embarrassing to himself and to others."  To which Andrew Malcolm replies:

First of all, it is impossible for Illinois politicians to be embarrassed.

Indicted? Yes, of course. Convicted? Oh, for sure. Often. Imprisoned? You bet. But "embarrassed"?  Gimme a break!

Yes, of course, Blagojevich needs the six-figures for his defense attorneys. But he's gonna write a tell-all book about his alleged crime before his federal trial for same?

Maybe this publicist guy really is from Illinois.

COMMENT:  "Top of the Ticket" is a rarity on the web - a political blog that's actually well written.  Check it out.

March 3, 2009