Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich Considering Running for Illinois Senate Seat as MAGA Republican
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is open to running for an Illinois senate seat as a MAGA Republican after being pardoned by President Trump. He believes in being a populist candidate and standing up against weaponized prosecutors. His wife has reservations about him re-entering politics.
Key Points
- Blagojevich served as Democratic governor of Illinois
- Impeached following charges of public corruption
- Served nearly eight years of a 14-year sentence
- Pardoned by President Trump
- Considers standing up to weaponized prosecutors as a key accomplishment
Pros
- Open to political comeback
- Believes in being a common sense candidate
- Stands against weaponized prosecutors
Cons
- Past scandal and impeachment for public corruption
- Wife has reservations about re-entering politics