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1. "'Twas just before Christmas, and all through the house
Impeachment was coming to remove the louse."
Who is the "louse" in question?
2. "Their stockings were hung by the chimney with care
In hopes that some cash would soon be stuffed there."
How was Bribery Blago hoping to illegally pick up some extra cash?
3. "Blago and Patti snoozed in their bed,
While visions of shakedowns danced in their heads."
The December 2008 developments were certainly dramatic, but Blago had plenty of prior experience in the shakedown arena. What had Bribery Blago done previously?
4. "When out of the TV there arose such a chatter:
'Blago's been busted! Now more on this matter!'"
How was information about Bribery Blago's illegal doings uncovered?
5. Away to the TV I flew like a flash,
To hear about Blago fishing for cash.
Actually, Bribery Blago had a Plan B, a plan which wouldn't get him more cash. What was this plan?
6. "His eyes how they twinkled, his dimples-- how merry!
'This is bleeping golden, start bidding already!'"
Is the above is a real "quotable quote" from Bribery Blago, as reported by the Justice Department?
7. "He was corrupt and stupid, a vulgar old elf.
I cringed when I saw him, in spite of myself."
What was President-elect Obama's reaction to Bribery Blago's actions?
8. A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had something to dread;
Was Bribery Blago ever arrested?
9. "He spoke not a word, but went right back to work,
Despite the whole state screaming, 'Step down, you jerk!'"
On December 16, the Illinois House of Representatives voted to begin impeachment hearings for Bribery Blago. What was the margin of victory on the bill?
10. "But I heard him exclaim, as he got home that night,
'Bleep to you all, and a bleeping good night!'"
Bribery Blago comes from a long tradition of political corruption. How many of his predecessors in office have been put in prison? (If they ever were in prison it counts, even if they are now out or dead.)
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