Illinois Politics and "Change"

The scandal involved Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich may not effect President-Elect Obama directly but it sure is not a great way to start an administration. It is his seat that was being sold to the highest bidder in his state. In addition, Tony Rezko is about to be sentenced. Are these omens of a scandal-ridden Obama adminstration? Certainly, his appointments so far offer clear proof, if any were needed, that all his talk of "change" was complete BS. Keeping Gates at Defense, appointing Geithner at Treasury and Clinton at state is not exactly radical change. It's a continuation of the past two administrations. That's somewhat of a relief, since any "change" would probably mean left-wing change. However, the policies of the past few administrations have led us into ever deepening debt. Certainly the Bushes and Clinton did little to address the long term debt, mainly related to Social Security and Medicare, that threatens our future solvency. They led us into one bubble after another and it looks like its time to pay the piper.