Federal judge puts 'A' on Blago

It wasn't in doubt by anyone other than Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's spokesliars: A federal judge has confirmed that Rod is "Public Official A" in the massive fundraising scandal that already has snared Tony Rezko and others.

For months, federal prosecutors have alleged that Antoin "Tony" Rezko tried to extort a $1.5 million contribution to the campaign of "Public Official A" from a Hollywood producer seeking investment business from the state.

And for months, Gov. Rod Blagojevich has repeatedly denied he was "Public Official A."

But a week before Rezko's much-anticipated trial, a federal judge revealed that Blagojevich was to have been the recipient of the $1.5 million campaign contribution at the center of the alleged extortion plot.

Now, if the Illinois press can find him, reporters can ask Rod whether he believes U.S. District Court Judge Amy St. Eve is mistaken.

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