Blagojevich goes to prison for threatening oil profits

Blagojevich to Begin Prison Term for Corruption - NYTimes.com: "Clutching his wife, he launched into a speech he might have used on the campaign trail, reminding the crowd of his efforts to bring health care to all children, extra health examinations for women, free public transportation for the elderly. He said he took responsibility for things he had said —  “political talk” and “horse trades,” as he described them.  Then he said he was hopeful for an appeal."