Looking back: former Gov. Blagojevich goes to prison [photos]
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich acknowledges his supporters after speaking to the media Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in Chicago. The 55-year-old Democrat is due to report to a prison in Colorado on Thursday to begin serving a 14-year sentence, making him the second Illinois governor in a row to go to prison for corruption. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich acknowledges his supporters after his scheduled address to reporters Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Chicago. The 55-year-old Democrat is due to report to a prison in Colorado on Thursday to begin serving a 14-year sentence, making him the second Illinois governor in a row to go to prison for corruption. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Rod Blagojevich, Patti Blagojevich, Annie Blagojevich

Patti Blagojevich, left, stands with her daughter Annie, as former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich signs autographs after his scheduled statement to reporters and his eventual departure for a medium-security facility in Littleton, Colo., for his 14-year sentence on corruption charges, that include his attempt to sell President Barack Obama's former Senate seat. Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich lost in the crowd as he give his scheduled statement to reporters before his eventual departure for a medium-security facility in Littleton, Colo., for his 14-year sentence on corruption charges, that include his attempt to sell President Barack Obama's former Senate seat. Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich signs his autograph for his supporters after speaking to the media Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in Chicago. The 55-year-old Democrat is due to report to a prison in Colorado on Thursday to begin serving a 14-year sentence, making him the second Illinois governor in a row to go to prison for corruption. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich acknowledges his supporters after speaking to the media Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in Chicago. The 55-year-old Democrat is due to report to a prison in Colorado on Thursday to begin serving a 14-year sentence, making him the second Illinois governor in a row to go to prison for corruption. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Rod Blagojevich

Annie Blagojevich, daughter of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, watches as her father is surrounded by the media in front of their home Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in Chicago. The 55-year-old Democrat is due to report to a prison in Colorado on Thursday to begin serving a 14-year sentence, making him the second Illinois governor in a row to go to prison for corruption. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich reaches over a railing to shake supporters' hands after his scheduled address to reporters Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Chicago. The 55-year-old Democrat is due to report to a prison in Colorado on Thursday to begin serving a 14-year sentence, making him the second Illinois governor in a row to go to prison for corruption. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rod Blagojevich, AnnieBlagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich signs an autograph as an unidentified boy takes a photograph, and Blagojevich's daughter Annie, right, watches, after his scheduled address to reporters Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Chicago. The 55-year-old Democrat is due to report to a prison in Colorado on Thursday to begin serving a 14-year sentence, making him the second Illinois governor in a row to go to prison for corruption. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich waves goodbye to supporters after his scheduled address to reporters and his eventual departure for a medium-security facility in Littleton, Colo., for his 14-year sentence on corruption charges, that include his attempt to sell President Barack Obama's former Senate seat. Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, right, signs an autograph behind the bars if his porch railing after his scheduled address to reporters and his eventual departure for a medium-security facility in Littleton, Colo., for his 14-year sentence on corruption charges, that include his attempt to sell President Barack Obama's former Senate seat. Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich makes his way back to his home after his scheduled statement to reporters and his eventual departure for a medium-security facility in Littleton, Colo., for his 14-year sentence on corruption charges, that include his attempt to sell President Barack Obama's former Senate seat. Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rod Blagojevich

Two men stand guard on the porch of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's home Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Chicago. The 55-year-old Democrat is due to report to a prison in Colorado on Thursday to begin serving a 14-year sentence, making him the second Illinois governor in a row to go to prison for corruption. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich reacts as he departs his Chicago home for Littleton, Colo., to begin his 14-year prison sentence on corruption charges Thursday, March 15, 2012. The 55-year-old Democrat becomes the second Illinois governor in a row to go to prison for corruption. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich departs his Chicago home for Littleton, Colo., to begin his 14-year prison sentence on corruption charges Thursday, March 15, 2012. The 55-year-old Democrat becomes the second Illinois governor in a row to go to prison for corruption. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich departs his Chicago home for Littleton, Colo., to begin his 14-year prison sentence on corruption charges Thursday, March 15, 2012. The 55-year-old Democrat becomes the second Illinois governor in a row to go to prison for corruption. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich departs his Chicago home for Littleton, Colo., to begin his 14-year prison sentence on corruption charges Thursday, March 15, 2012. The 55-year-old Democrat becomes the second Illinois governor in a row to go to prison for corruption. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich departs his Chicago home for Littleton, Colo., to begin his 14-year prison sentence on corruption charges Thursday, March 15, 2012. The 55-year-old Democrat becomes the second Illinois governor in a row to go to prison for corruption. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rod Blagojevich

Rod Blagojevich, 2003-2009, impeached; convicted of corruption, including allegations he tried to sell or trade former President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat; sentenced to 14 years in federal prison. President Trump has said he will consider commuting Blagojevich's sentence.
Rod Blagojevich

A single television reporter files a live report before former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich departs his Chicago home for Littleton, Colo., to begin his 14-year prison sentence on corruption charges Thursday, March 15, 2012. The 55-year-old Democrat becomes the second Illinois governor in a row to go to prison for corruption. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, center, walks with attorneys as he arrives at the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood in Littleton, Colo., on Thursday, March 15, 2012, where he began serving his 14-year sentence for corruption. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, left, walks with attorneys as he arrives at the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood in Littleton, Colo., on Thursday, March 15, 2012, where he began serving his 14-year sentence for corruption. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich rides in the back seat of an automobile with his attorneys as he arrives at the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood in Littleton, Colo., on Thursday, March 15, 2012, where he began serving his 14-year sentence for corruption. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
Rod Blagojevich

Prison officials parked a bus in front of the entrance of the prison to block the view of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's arrival at the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood in Littleton, Colo., on Thursday, March 15, 2012, where he began serving his 14-year sentence for corruption. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, center, walks with attorneys as he arrives at the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood in Littleton, Colo., on Thursday, March 15, 2012, where he began serving his 14-year sentence for corruption. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich rides in the back seat of an automobile with his attorneys as he arrives at the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood in Littleton, Colo.,on Thursday, March 15, 2012, where he began serving his 14-year sentence for corruption. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich walks into Federal Correctional Institution Englewood in Littleton, Colo., on Thursday, March 15, 2012, where he began serving his 14-year sentence for corruption. (AP Photo/The Denver Post,RJ Sangosti)