Obama team: review shows no inappropriate contact

[Thrill]

President-elect Barack Obama's team says an internal review shows his staff "was not involved in inappropriate discussions" with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich over the selection of Obama's Senate successor.

An Obama spokesman says Monday in a statement that Obama's lawyer Gregory Craig has kept federal prosecutors informed of the internal review "in order to ensure our full cooperation with the investigation" into allegations against the governor. Blagojevich was arrested last week on federal fraud and bribery charges, including allegations of a scheme to profit from his power to appoint Obama's replacement.

Obama spokesman Dan Pfeiffer says he won't release details of the review at least until the week of December 22 at the request of prosecutors.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama's team says an internal review shows his staff "was not involved in inappropriate discussions" with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich over the selection of Obama's Senate successor.

An Obama spokesman says Monday in a statement that Obama's lawyer Gregory Craig has kept federal prosecutors informed of the internal review "in order to ensure our full cooperation with the investigation" into allegations against the governor. Blagojevich was arrested last week on federal fraud and bribery charges, including allegations of a scheme to profit from his power to appoint Obama's replacement.

Obama spokesman Dan Pfeiffer says he won't release details of the review at least until the week of December 22 at the request of prosecutors.

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[napi21]

1. I figured Fitz wanted them to keep quiet, at least aout the

specific conversations that took place.

Unfortunately I doubt this will satisfy the media.

[WeDidIt]

2. Sounds to me like Blago shook down Rahmbo and Rahmbo went to Fitz

We'll know for sure next week, but that certainly sounds like what went on.

Fitz doesn't want Blago knowing for sure the details about Rahmbo dropping a dime on his ass.