The guy got his start in Chicago style politics, easily the most corrupt place in the country. Hell, the past two Governors are either in jail or about to go to jail, that says alot. Even worse is that Hopey brought along all of these corrupt, paid off politicos with him, which is why this disaster shows no signs of abetting.
After year six, they are all pretty much act as lame ducks especially since they don't have the Congress on their side.