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TIPSVILLE . . .

The latest from Blagoville: Is Gov. Rod Blagojevich toying with tossing Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat to Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, who wants Blago's job?

- It's his pick . . . and it would get rid of a rival.

- It may endear him to powerful House Speaker Mike Madigan, Lisa's dad, who is Blago's political foe.

- It would enable Gov. Blago to choose a new Illinois attorney general.

- Hmmm: Even though this sounds like looneyville . . . stay tuned.

Palinville . . .

The lip zip: Now comes word former GOP veepmate Sarah Palin was prepared -- and wanted to -- give a concession speech following Obama's election, and was nixed. It is becoming a well-known secret ...

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