Oct 31, 2008 10:30 am US/Central
Blagojevich: I'm Honored To Get My 'Ass Kicked'
Governor Says He Is A Champion Of The People, And Thus Doesn't Mind Low Approval Ratings
CHICAGO (CBS) ―
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In response to low approval ratings, Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Thursday that he is happy to get his "ass kicked" as a champion of the people.
CBS
Gov. Rod Blagojevich shot back against recent polls have that have shown abysmal approval ratings, saying he's happy to get his "ass kicked" as a champion of the people.
At an event on Thursday, Blagojevich defended his record by saying he has pushed for programs that are meaningful to the people of Illinois, such as ensuring free rides for seniors on CTA buses and trains, and pushing for a ban on foreclosures.
"All of those things happened because we had to push and prod and fight through the system to get it done for people, and if I get bloodied up in the process, and there are some times when people are just not generally approving, I feel honored to get my ass kicked for the people," Blagojevich said.
A week ago, a poll by the Chicago Tribune indicated that approval ratings for Blagojevich had dropped to just 13 percent. But Blagojevich has been raising funds to run for a third term even though reports say he is the subject of a federal investigation.
For the current election, Blagojevich has come out against a referendum calling for a new state constitutional convention. He said it might limit his power to get around the state General Assembly to get things done.
Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn is among those calling for a new constitutional convention. The Illinois Constitution was last rewritten in 1970.
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