Prosecutor on this case is Patrick Fitzgerald (Republican). You may remember him from the Scooter Libby case. He was the guy who ran the case against Republican Governor Ryan that sent him to jail.
PEBO = President Elect Barack Obama
Ultimately, it appears that neither PEBO nor Jarrett were willing to discuss any of Blago's various notions of how he could sell them the seat. Talking to his chief of staff on November 11, Blago said he knew PEBO wanted Jarrett to get the Senate seat but “they’re not willing to give me anything except appreciation. F--- them."
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/
PEBO = President Elect Barack Obama