Part 3: Rod Likes To Run

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich smiles as he arrives at the federal building in Chicago, Wednesday, July 7, 2010, for his corruption trial.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich smiles as he arrives at the federal building in Chicago, Wednesday, July 7, 2010, for his corruption trial. M. Spencer Green/AP FILE
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich smiles as he arrives at the federal building in Chicago, Wednesday, July 7, 2010, for his corruption trial.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich smiles as he arrives at the federal building in Chicago, Wednesday, July 7, 2010, for his corruption trial. M. Spencer Green/AP FILE

Part 3: Rod Likes To Run

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Who is Rod Blagojevich? He was an incredible retail politician who knew how to work a room. But ultimately, his obsession with climbing the ladder brought him down.

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