The President Elect and the Governor

I was impressed by the President Elect today in his opening remarks on the Illinois Governor. Some on the right have tried to build a cloud of doubt about the relationship. Based on his comments this morning - I think they are wrong. Mr. Obama made a couple of clear statements. First, he said he thought the Illinois governor should resign his office. There was no equivocation. That is not a tough stance to take - Blegojevich has an approval rating even lower than Congress. But Obama's clarity could not be mistaken. Second, he stated that he did not have any direct contact with Mr. Blagojevich on the matter of succession and that he would review any contacts that his staff had with the Governor and his staff and report on it.

I found his candor refreshing.