Published 12/12/2008
by rsinderbrand
at CNN Political Ticker
Blagojevich was arrested earlier this week.
(CNN) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a motion with the state Supreme Court about Gov. Rod Blagojevich's "inability" to do his job, Madigan spokeswoman Robin Ziegler said Friday.
Madigan had said Thursday that stepping down is the "right thing" for Blagojevich to do.
She added, "If he fails to, [...]
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