From Reuters: Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich declared on Friday he had done nothing wrong and would not resign after facing charges he tried to sell the US senate seat vacated by president-elect Barack Obama. “I thought this country was all about opportunity and freedom,” Blagojevich told reporters. “So I was selling a senate seat on eBay. Big effing deal. Where’s the crime in that? If embracing capitalism and technology is a crime – then I’m guilty as charged.”
The winning bid of $512 was placed by Cletus Robson, originally of Wadsworth, Alabama. Robson was unavailable for comment over the incident. Experts speculate he might end up losing his seat.
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