Governor Do-Gooder

Buzz from the book. Blago and Rahmbo:

Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says in a new book that White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel wanted his help in arranging to leave the Obama administration after two years to reclaim his seat in Congress.

Blagojevich writes in "The Governor" that Emanuel spoke with him about whether it was possible to appoint a "placeholder" to the congressional seat Emanuel was giving up so that he could win back the seat in 2010 and continue his efforts to become speaker some day.

The Chicago machine shuffle--who knows, but it certainly sounds plausible. Then we have this trademark quote from our former love myself, love me governor (emphasis mine--I mean why not):

Blagojevich says he told his chief of staff, John Harris, to begin working on a deal to appoint Lisa Madigan. The deal was halted when both Blagojevich and Harris were arrested the next day, Dec. 9, 2008.

"Mr. Fitzgerald didn't stop a crime spree. He stopped me from doing a lot of good for a lot of people," Blagojevich writes.

Harris has since agreed to testify against Blagojevich after pleading guilty and admitting that he repeatedly talked to the then-governor about ways he could profit from his authority to appoint Obama's successor.

Take 'em all down with you, Rod. We'll love you for it. A do-gooder by hook or by crook.

P.S. Blago says Burris has good self-esteem. The only thing healthy about the guy.