Blagojevich considered Oprah Winfrey for Senate
Gov. Rod Blagojevich, taking his defense to television rather than his impeachment trial, lashed out at his accusers Monday and revealed he had considered naming Oprah Winfrey to the US Senate.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich has pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges that accuse him -- among other things -- of trying to sell President Barack Obama's former Senate seat.