Plenty of current and former U.S. senators had memorable professions before they got to Washington: country fiddler (Robert Byrd of West Virginia), astronaut (John Glenn of Ohio), jewelry-maker (Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado). But none were dogged by a satirical persona, as is already ...

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has some final words for the media after he announces his choice of former Ill. Attorney General Roland Burris to fill President Obama’s Senate seat Dec. 30, 2008 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) Disgraced former governor Rod Blagojevich can’t cont...

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