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Governor Is Booed On Mercantile Floor

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By Gina Morss

Story Published: May 19, 2008 at 2:20 PM CDT

Story Updated: May 19, 2008 at 7:20 PM CDT

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich acknowledges being booed this morning.

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After he rang the bell at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange group, boos were heard loud enough that the governor reportedly said "they sound like the Illinois Legislature out there."

Blagojevich's bell ringing started the first day of trading under Consolidated Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group.

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Tuesday, May 20 at 6:56 AM Deb U. wrote ...

The Governor of Illinois would live in Springfiled, he is no Governor, he is the Chicago Puppet. I am not supprised he was booed, I boo him everyday!!!

Monday, May 19 at 9:54 PM B wrote ...

Just about of them are crooks..When they get elected boy the things come out about them or they think they are above the law and do what they want. They dont worry about jobs, gas or anything. They have a job and WE PAY for the gas to drive, and or fly them around. Ryan was a joke also. At least he got caught and sentence and his position did not get him out of it.........

Monday, May 19 at 9:11 PM Amy wrote ...

He is so arrogant he does not even care if he is being booed! Illinois needs someone who CARES about Illinois, not lining their pockets!

Monday, May 19 at 7:07 PM T. wrote ...

When people ask me where I'm from, I hesitate to say Illinois. Given the Blagojevich administration's behaviors, I find it embarassing to admit where I live.

Monday, May 19 at 4:48 PM Aaron wrote ...

I wonder if he got the hint....

Monday, May 19 at 2:47 PM Greg Albrecht wrote ...

It should be no surprise that the gov would get booed. Every since he came into office he has out and out assaulted business in this state with new fees and in general an anti business climate. Business is the heart of the economy and creates jobs and opportunities for people all over the state or at least it would if the gov would wake up and try to be supportive. Of course that is what he does for himself, I forgot.