I started to respond but then my wife said dinner was ready. Anyway...

 Originally Posted By: MEM
his comment that seems to be more sour grapes than anything else there really isn't any evidence or even a serious allegation of blackmail


According to MSNBC (your source article), he admitted his guilt. As such, blaming Rahm, et al, is not a defense. Therefore, he has no real motive to blame them unless his allegation were true.