President-elect Barack Obama wants the disgraced Illinois governor out of office. Spokesman Robert Gibbs said Obama agrees with other politicians in Illinois and elsewhere that "under the current circumstances, it is difficult for the governor to effectively do his job and serve the people of Illinois."

The statement comes nearly 24 hours after Gov. Rod Blagovich, D-IL, was arrested and released on bail for a long list of charges – including allegedly scheming to sell Obama’s vacant Senate seat. Hours after Blagojevich’s arrest Tuesday morning, Obama said he was "saddened and sobered" by the news but felt it was inappropriate to comment at that time.

"I had no contact with the governor or his office, and so I was not aware of what was happening," Obama said. "And as I said it is a sad day for Illinois. Beyond that I don’t think it’s appropriate to comment."

Obama’s talking now, and he’s coming through loud and clear.