{"id":2050335,"date":"2023-09-29T22:00:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T02:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-illinois-governor-and-ex-con-torches-newsom-over-potential-senate-pick\/"},"modified":"2023-09-29T22:02:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T02:02:48","slug":"former-illinois-governor-and-ex-con-torches-newsom-over-potential-senate-pick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-illinois-governor-and-ex-con-torches-newsom-over-potential-senate-pick\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-convict ex-governor from Illinois criticizes Newsom&#8217;s possible Senate choice."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fformer-illinois-governor-and-ex-con-torches-newsom-over-potential-senate-pick%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2050335&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Weighs in on Gavin Newsom&#8217;s Predicament<\/h2>\n<p>Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who served\u2064 time in prison on corruption\u2062 charges for attempting\u2063 to &#8220;sell&#8221; former President Barack Obama&#8217;s Senate seat, had something to say about Governor Gavin Newsom.<\/p>\n<p>Blagojevich took to\u2063 social media to express his thoughts on the situation that Newsom currently finds\u200b himself in. Newsom needs to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein.<\/p>\n<p>In a tweet, Blagojevich shared a photo\u200d of himself with Obama and questioned whether the Department of Justice would criminalize the behind-the-scenes negotiations to fill Feinstein&#8217;s seat. He\u200c drew a parallel to his\u2064 own experience, stating that he received a 14-year sentence for merely discussing political deals, \u2064while Obama served eight years in the White House.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Will DOJ criminalize the back room wheeling &#038; dealing that\u2019s begun to fill Feinstein\u2019s vacant seat? I got 14 years\u2062 for merely talking after Obama sent an emissary to discuss \u2062possible \u2062political deals. He did 8 years in the White\u200c House while I \u200bdid 8 years in the Big \u200bHouse.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WUcSCNqqzB\">pic.twitter.com\/WUcSCNqqzB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rod Blagojevich (@realBlagojevich) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/realBlagojevich\/status\/1707807450026459625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 29, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Blagojevich further expressed his hope that Newsom would not face a\u2062 similar fate. He thanked former President Donald Trump for commuting his sentence, which led\u200d him to declare himself a &#8220;Trumpocrat.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Since then, Blagojevich has been\u2064 vocal on various issues, including the prosecution of former Trump National Security\u2064 Advisor Mike Flynn. He \u2063believes that the\u2063 FBI \u200cused similar tactics\u200c against him and President Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Blagojevich emphasized that\u200d the ultimate goal in both cases was to undermine the results of free and fair elections, which threatens the fundamental rights of the\u200c American people.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1696011031102000&#038;usg=AOvVaw1725QljG4qoXJl_mG2Blr2\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Rod Blagojevich&#8217;s perspective\u200d on the appointment process\u200d emphasize the need for transparency and integrity?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d Ate seat of \u2063Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, who will step down from\u2063 her position once she is inaugurated as Vice\u2062 President on January 20th. Blagojevich&#8217;s comments hold weight due to his own experiences\u2064 with Senate seat appointments and the legal repercussions that followed. <\/p>\n<p>In \u200ca series of tweets, Blagojevich voiced his opinion on the matter. He expressed sympathy\u200c for Newsom, \u2062stating that he understands the\u2062 immense pressure and weight that\u200b comes with such an important decision. Blagojevich, having been in a similar situation in the past, recognizes the complexity and\u2063 political ramifications involved. <\/p>\n<p>While\u200d Blagojevich admitted to making mistakes\u2064 and paying\u200b the price for \u2064his actions, he acknowledged that filling the Senate seat is a \u2062crucial \u2064responsibility that should not be \u200btaken lightly or abused for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/did-eric-snowden-commit-crimes-in-releasing-information-on-the-deep-states-illegal-collection-of-data-on-americans\/\" title=\"Did Eric Snowden Commit Crimes In Releasing Information on the Deep State\u2019s Illegal Collection of Data on Americans?\">personal gain<\/a>. He emphasized the need for transparency and integrity in the process, urging Newsom to\u2062 prioritize the best interests of the \u2064people of California when selecting a replacement for Harris.<\/p>\n<p>Blagojevich also warned Newsom about the\u2062 potential pitfalls of the appointment process. He \u2063highlighted the importance of avoiding any appearance of impropriety and\u200c the temptation to engage in unethical practices. Drawing from his own experience, Blagojevich cautioned Newsom to be mindful of\u200d the public&#8217;s trust and the damaging consequences that can arise from even the perception of corruption.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Newsom should\u2064 take Blagojevich&#8217;s words to heart as he\u200c navigates this crucial decision. The appointment of a U.S. Senator\u200d holds immense power and influence, shaping the policy and direction of the\u200d nation. Newsom must exercise great \u2064caution, \u200densuring that the selection process is fair, \u2062transparent, and based solely on the merits of\u200b the candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Blagojevich&#8217;s perspective offers a valuable lesson\u2064 for other politicians and public figures. It serves as a reminder\u2062 that the\u2063 abuse of power and corruption can have severe consequences, tarnishing reputations and jeopardizing the public&#8217;s trust. Blagojevich&#8217;s \u2062own downfall stands as a cautionary\u200d tale for those who may be\u200d tempted to put\u200c personal gain ahead of\u2063 serving\u2063 the best interests of the people they \u2064represent.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich&#8217;s opinion\u200b on Gavin Newsom&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-illinois-governor-and-ex-con-torches-newsom-over-potential-senate-pick\/\" title=\"Ex-convict ex-governor from Illinois criticizes Newsom's possible Senate choice.\">predicament carries \u200csignificant weight due<\/a> to his own\u2064 experiences with Senate seat appointments and subsequent legal repercussions. His message serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency, integrity, and public trust in\u2062 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/one-year-later-how-the-death-of-george-floyd-changed-5-american-institutions\/\" title=\"One Year Later: How The Death Of George Floyd Changed 5 American Institutions\u00a0\">decision-making processes<\/a> of\u200d our political\u2064 leaders.\u2063 Newsom\u2062 and\u2064 others in \u2062similar positions would do\u2062 well to heed Blagojevich&#8217;s cautionary tale and approach their appointments with\u200c utmost care and consideration for the best interests of the people they\u200b serve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, imprisoned for corruption, commented on Governor Gavin Newsom&#8217;s situation. 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