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The Rod Blagojevich circus took an unexpected turn today with Blago’s first public press conference. In the presser, he vehemently denied any wrongdoing and vigorously stated his innocence. It was high theater for sure and fantastic television. He also managed to pardon 22 people also.

Either there’s no hard evidence in a multi-year investigation that includes wiretaps, or Blagojevich is operating in a completely alternate reality. Innocent before proven guilty yes, but it’s hard not to watch the video and make up your own mind.

Here’s the video the day before the allegations surfaced:

Here’s the press conference from this morning plus commentary:

You’re welcome.