I’m presuming Individual B is Chris Kelly. If so, it’s obviously close to the Governor and there is an allegation of extorting campaign cash to get state paid for benefits. However, my very, very initial reading is that this doesn’t get the public much closer than Kelly to Blagojevich and unless Kelly is flipping, there’s nothing in this indictment to suggestion the Governor is in any more trouble than he was yesterday.
Eventually, it reads like a road map to the Governor or someone who is directing the state funding, but as of now, this isn’t much different than the MSI Scandal.
In no way does this mean I think the Governor is off the hook, and obviously consorting with Rezko, Levine and Individual B is bad news, but it’s not that direct tie I think voters need.
And, wonder of wonders, Blagojevich is going to give Rezko’ contributions to charity.
With all previous Democrats and an indicted (alleged) mob firm, he just returned the money, effectiviely providing money for a legal defense.
Specifics at McHenryCountyBlog.com.