“Governor Blagojevich Has Taken Us to a Truly New Low”

U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald calls it a "sad day for government" in a news conference on the Illinois Governor's arrest on federal corruption charges. Says Blagojevich was "in the middle of a political corruption crime spree," including allegedly seeking to sell the appointment of Obama's Senate successor. Adds the governor's alleged conduct "would make Lincoln roll over in his grave." Read full complaint filed by U.S. Attorney's office here. Watch Fitzgerald video above. Plus: Chicago Tribune's editor says some stories on Blagojevich were delayed at Fitzgerald's request. See how the New York Times breaks  down the complaint here.