Blago in court, then on to Elvis talk; attorney covets Obama as witness

Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich will spend his afternoon at a hearing for his federal corruption case, but in the evening he plans to discuss the merits of the King.

Blagojevich is scheduled to attend a Wednesday night debate on the 1964 film "Viva Las Vegas" starring Elvis Presley. The event is at Chicago's Columbia College.

Publicist Glenn Selig says the former governor loves the movie and enjoys a good debate.

Blagojevich, a longtime Elvis fan, often makes references to the rock icon during public appearances. He even surprised a downtown Chicago block party in August by singing "Treat Me Nice."

Blagojevich was impeached and removed from office in January. He's charged with scheming to trade or sell President Barack Obama's former U.S. Senate seat.

Blagojevich has denied wrongdoing.

One of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's attorneys says questioning President Barack Obama as a witness in the corruption case would be an "awesome" experience, but he doesn't know if it would be necessary or even possible.

Attorney Samuel E. Adam made the statement Wednesday after a hearing in Blagojevich's racketeering case.

The former governor is charged with scheming to sell or trade Obama's former Senate seat. He's denied wrongdoing.

Judge James Zagel indicated he may rule as soon as Jan. 27,on a request from Blagojevich's attorneys for an early look at evidence. That includes government interviews with Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and chief of staff Rahm Emanuel.