NEW : Gov . Rod Blagojevich released on $ 4,500 bail , forfeits passport . NEW : I appreciate anybody who wants to tape me openly . '' Barack Obama says he had `` no contact '' as governor chose his successor . " Governor can still appoint Obama 's successor despite arrest , U.S. attorney says .
NEW : Gov . Rod Blagojevich released on $ 4,500 bail , forfeits passport . NEW : Barack Obama says he had `` no contact '' as governor chose his successor . " Governor can still appoint Obama 's successor despite arrest , U.S. attorney says .