AP
Obama with his good buddy Blagojevich
One of Rod Blagojevich’s attorneys said Wednesday it was possible the defense could call President Obama to take the witness stand if the corruption charges against the former governor go to trial,but added that it wasn’t clear that doing so would be necessary.
Defense attorney Samuel E. Adam said following a hearing in the case that it would be "an awesome experience in any career"to question Obama,who is not accused of any wrongdoing but did answer questions from federal investigators.
Blagojevich is charged with scheming to sell or trade Obama’s former U.S. Senate seat,campaign fundraising abuses and other offenses. He has denied wrongdoing.
Blagojevich attorneys have asked U.S. District Judge James B. Zagel to give them an early look at the government’s evidence,including records of interviews with Obama,First Lady Michelle Obama,chief of staff Rahm Emanuel,presidential adviser Valerie Jarrett and two labor backers of Obama,Thomas Balanoff and Andy Stern.
Zagel indicated he might rule on the request Jan. 27