State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, a fellow Democrat, called him the "anti-Obama."

Lawmakers' dissatisfaction was clear Wednesday from the anemic applause that greeted Blagojevich when he entered the House chamber to deliver his State of the State address. The clapping ended long before he finished making his way down the center aisle to the podium.

"I've never seen a governor receive such little respect and support as I saw this governor in this budget address -- from when he entered the building to when he left," Republican Sen. Bill Brady said.

"I can tell you, I now have a better appreciation for that old Hank Williams song I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry...," Blagojevich joked...

"I think he tried to sound conciliatory, but the very fact that he was unwilling to release any details whatsoever of this speech -- as has been the case for every year prior to this -- says 'I don't really want to work with you,'" said Republican Sen. Christine Radogno of Lemont.