Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff, John Harris, were arrested today by FBI agents for what U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald called a "staggering" level of corruption involving pay-to-play politics in Illinois' top office. Blagojevich is accused of a wide-ranging criminal conspiracy, including alleged attempts by the governor to try to sell or trade the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama in exchange for financial benefits for the governor and his wife. Blagojevich also is accused of obtaining campaign contributions in exchange for other official actions. Blagojevich was taken into federal custody at his North Side home this morning--one day shy of his 52nd birthday. At today's press conference, U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald observed: The conduct would make Lincoln roll over in his grave. When it came time to consider what Obama might want, apparently he couldn't be bothered. Fitzgerald quotes Blagejovich: "They're not willing to give me anything but appreciation. [Bleep] them." Source: Crooks and Liars