What year did the public corruption scandal involving Blagojevich begin?
2006
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2008
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Answer
In 2008, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich became embroiled in a public corruption scandal involving the alleged attempted sale of the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. Federal prosecutors accused Blagojevich of seeking personal gain in exchange for appointing someone to the seat. The scandal led to his impeachment by the Illinois House of Representatives and subsequent removal from office by the Illinois Senate.
The Rise and Fall of Rod Blagojevich: A Politician's Tale
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