Sometimes it seems disgraced former Governor Rod Blagojevich doesn't realize how serious his situation really is (his Second City cameo, an attempt at reality tv and to put it generously, his erratic behavior). Heck, the judge presiding over the case against him, James Zagel has said as much.
But if Blagojevich is thinking clearly he should have gotten a reality check today. A federal judge sentenced his pal and former top fundraiser Chris Kelly to more than three years in prison on tax charges.
It's a victory for the feds looking to gain leverage on Kelly.
The sentence, coupled with more time Kelly could get in the alleged pay-to-play case with Blagojevich makes the federal hammer over his head even heavier, helping prosecutors further put the screws to Kelly in an effort to get him to cooperate in the case against Blagojevich.
And if Kelly sees the light it bodes poorly for the former governor.
As a potential witness, Kelly gives the feds yet another insider to use in their arsenal against Blagojevich at his upcoming trial, making his defense all the more difficult.
But I'm betting the governor's not listening or more likely ignoring this message.
What do you think?
