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The governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich was arrested on corruption charges. (State of Illinois Images)

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been a very, very naughty boy. Apparently, Blagojevich had sole power in choosing Barack Obama's replacement in the U.S. Senate and was attempting to sell the seat to the highest bidder.

Reportedly, there are secret tape recordings of Blagojevich was attempting "to sell the U.S. Senate seat" that Obama recently vacated. On the tape, Blagojevich was recorded saying the Senate seat is "a fucking valuable thing. You just don't give it away. I've got this thing and it's fucking golden."

U.S. attorney Anthony Fitzgerald said, "The conduct would make Lincoln roll over in his grave."

FBI special agent Robert Grant said he called Blagojevich moments before the arrest and told him his house was surrounded and he was going to be arrested. After asking whether this was a joke, Blagojevich was cooperative.

Grant warned that this arrest should send the message that, "business as usual will no longer be tolerated. That selling your office for personal gain is a thing of the past."