A US Senate Seat, Priceless

In exchange for the Senate appointment, Blagojevich allegedly discussed obtaining:

• A substantial salary for himself at a either a non-profit foundation or an organization affiliated with labor unions.

• Placing his wife on paid corporate boards where he speculated she might garner as much as $150,000 a year.

• Promises of campaign funds — including cash up front.

• A cabinet post or ambassadorship for himself.

--Chicago Sun Times

"I've got this thing and it's f***ing golden, and, uh, uh, I'm just not giving it up for f***in' nothing. I'm not gonna do it. And I can always use it. I can parachute me there."

--Rod Blagojevich

What does it usually cost?

Blagojevich was offering a bargain on something he didn't own in the first place.

When I have time, a valuation for a US Senate seat sounds like a fun project.