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His statement that he didn't have contact with Blagojevich about the Senate seat seems to conflict with that of top adviser David Axelrod, who told Fox News Chicago on Nov. 23: "I know he's talked to the governor, and there are a whole range of names, many of which have surfaced, and I think he has a fondness for a lot of them." Obama transition officials say Axelrod misspoke.

Hmm......never talked with him about the Senate seat eh? Looks like he was grooming a crony for it if you ask me....



the gov was quoted as saying Obama's team had told him who they would like appointed....so there is some connection.

You dont rise into politics in chicago without some slime or shady promises...