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Bashing by Blago a Badge of Honor for Many
CHICAGO (AP) -- Rod Blagojevich says President Barack Obama is hen-pecked and the former governor has unkind words for politicians both local and national.

In wiretap recordings played at his corruption trial, Blagojevich also bashes reporters and voters.

Many targets will embrace his invective as proof they never cozied up to the now-radioactive Democrat. The Better Government Association's Andy Shaw says it should be a badge of honor to be insulted by Blagojevich.

His attorneys will try to counter the image presented of him so far as they start their defense next week.

Blagojevich has pleaded not guilty to charges including scheming to sell or trade President Barack Obama's former Senate seat.

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