Rod Blagojevich Reports to Prison

By Jeralyn, Section Corruption Cases
Posted on Thu Mar 15, 2012 at 01:51:56 PM EST
Tags: Rod Blagojevich (all tags)

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Update: The longest 60 seconds of Blago's life is probably this walk (video)from the car into the prison. Via the Denver Post, here's his real welcome crew.

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The media circus surrounding Rod Blagojevich continued today as he flew commerically to Denver and made his way to FCI Englewood.

Followed by helicopters and television news crews on the road that brought to mind the low speed chase of O.J. Simpson, Blagojevich arrived at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. A mob of travelers took photographs on their cellphones as Blagojevich, his arms raised, stood in a body scanner before heading to down the concourse.

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Since he arrived at DIA at 10:30 and didn't have to report until 2:00 p.m., they drove around aimlessly for a while. Even his stop at a nondescript suburban diner called Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers for patty melts and fries was filmed and broadcast. (He didn't each much.) Then, around 11:45 a.m., Rod entered the FCI.

The media was camped outside his house this morning as he left. His last words to them:

"Saying goodbye is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I'm leaving with a heavy heart, clear conscience and high, high hopes for the future. I'll see you guys when I see you. I'll see you around."

He was talkative and interacted with passengers and reporters on the plane. At Freddy's, a customer recognized him from Celebrity Apprentice.

Blagojevich reportedly replied, “Donald Trump fired me but that’s nothing compared to what I’m facing today.”

As I've said a few times, I think Blago will get along fine with the other inmates. He has a knack for getting along with people quite different than him. His tendency to be self