Obama’s Take on Johnnycakes

Staff / Truthdig Jan 7, 2009 Long before he would become the 44th POTUS -- or make arugula the unlikely culinary signifier of elitism -- Barack Obama discussed the virtues of the Southern sampler platter at Chicago's Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop restaurant in Chicago on this 2001 episode of local eats show "Check, Please." He recommends the cobbler. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Blagojevich vs. the Senate

Stanley Kutler / Truthdig Jan 5, 2009 Some have argued that the Senate does not have the right to reject embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's pick to replace Barack Obama. However, history clearly disagrees. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democrats Must Not Get Into Blagojevich’s Game

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jan 2, 2009 The governor is playing Chicago-style hardball at the highest level. His opponents need to reply in kind. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Blagojevich Immortalized in Nude Painting

Staff / Truthdig Dec 21, 2008 The good news for embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich in this report is that a Chicago artist is using the governor's likeness as inspiration for his latest painting. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

There May Be GOP Gold in the Blago Scandal

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Dec 16, 2008 The troubles of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich have endangered one of the Democratic Party's safest U.S. Senate seats. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

In Illinois, They Love Blagojevich Not

Staff / Truthdig Dec 16, 2008 How many Illinois state House members voted Monday to begin impeachment proceedings against Gov. Rod Blagojevich? 113. How many Illinois state House members are there? 113. But in a twist, the governor retains the power to name Barack Obama's successor, although the U.S. Senate has no intention of recognizing a Blagojevich appointee. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Oy, Blagojevich! Whither Detroit?

Staff / Truthdig Dec 13, 2008 Illinois' Governor of Ill Repute is the focus of some lively exchanges among "Left, Right & Center" co-hosts/government corruption watchdogs Tony Blankley, Matt Miller, Robert Scheer and Arianna Huffington. Also: Who's Steven Chu? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

This Isn’t a Time to Be Coy, Mr. Obama

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Dec 12, 2008 Obama's statements in the Blagojevich case have been cautious and precise. For most politicians, that would be good enough. For the man who inspired the nation with a promise of "change we can believe in," it's not. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Gov. Blagojevich Plea Bargain

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Obama Throws Support to Chicago Sit-In

Staff / Truthdig Dec 8, 2008 President-elect Barack Obama has added his voice to the chorus of encouragement for a group of Chicago workers who are sitting-in at their former factory. Obama said the workers, who have protested their way into the national spotlight, were "absolutely right" and "what's happening to them is reflective of what's happening across this economy." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Settles on 3 More Cabinet Picks, Sources Say

Staff / Truthdig Nov 20, 2008 Those famous "multiple Democratic sources close to the transition" have revealed three more members of Barack Obama's Cabinet: Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle as secretary of health and human services, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano as chief of homeland security and Obama's billionaire buddy and top fundraiser Penny Pritzker to head the Commerce Department. Update: Pritzker is out. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

America’s Relay Race

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Nov 6, 2008 There was symbolism as well as sadness in the passing of Barack Obama's grandmother. When we're young, we think change is a 100-yard dash. As we get older we think it's a marathon. Eventually we see a relay race. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )