Blagojevich Considered Oprah Winfrey For Senate Post

Blagojevic faces federal conspiracy and bribery charges and an impeachment trial before the Senate State that begins today. Senate seat left vacant by President Obama. S. S. He accused, among other things, trying to sell the seat of the Senate to the highest bidder. Senate balked but finally seated Burris. She Was Obviously Someone With A Much Broader Bully Pulpit Than Other Senator, said Blagojevich. But the Democrat said the appointment Winfrey could be perceived as a Found - Winfrey and that probably would not have accepted the appointment in each case. LU. Blagojevi ? ultimately appointed Roland Burris, a former state attorney general. Rod Blagojevich told ABC Good Morning America that he considered the appointment of Oprah Winfrey U. Illinois Gov..