CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago mayoral hopeful Rahm Emanuel says there's nothing more to say on his contacts in 2008 with then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich about Barack Obama's vacated U.S. Senate.
The former White House chief of staff's name came up at Blagojevich's recent trial. Blagojevich could be heard mentioning Emanuel on wiretap tapes as Blagojevich allegedly sought to sell or trade Obama's old seat.
Asked if he'd heed calls to provide full disclosure on contacts with Blagojevich, Emanuel responded there'd been "no dealings, no quid pro quo."
Emanuel spoke to reporters Monday as he completed a walk through a Chicago neighborhood to meet voters.
He isn't accused of any wrongdoing. But lawyers say he could be called to testify at Blagojevich's retrial. Emanuel added Monday he'd "absolutely" testify if asked.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press.
The former White House chief of staff's name came up at Blagojevich's recent trial. Blagojevich could be heard mentioning Emanuel on wiretap tapes as Blagojevich allegedly sought to sell or trade Obama's old seat.
Asked if he'd heed calls to provide full disclosure on contacts with Blagojevich, Emanuel responded there'd been "no dealings, no quid pro quo."
Emanuel spoke to reporters Monday as he completed a walk through a Chicago neighborhood to meet voters.
He isn't accused of any wrongdoing. But lawyers say he could be called to testify at Blagojevich's retrial. Emanuel added Monday he'd "absolutely" testify if asked.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press.
