Scandal in Illinois

The Chicago Tribune : “Gov. Rod Blagojevich arrived at work Wednesday, trying to pick up the pieces in his Chicago office after his arrest by the FBI. Elsewhere, however, the scramble sped up for the quickest way to force him from power. The game is afoot. All the major players have a stake in its outcome. For Lt. Gov. Patrick Quinn, it's the potential to become governor as soon as Blagojevich is out. For Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan, a chance to ascend to the governor's mansion in 2010 looms. For others, the resulting domino effect could propel them to higher offices.” The Tribune on the possibility of impeachment: “Some rank-and-file lawmakers want impeachment, as do the two Republican leaders. But House Speaker Michael Madigan … and Blagojevich ally Senate President Emil Jones are not seeking it, and they run the show in the General Assembly.”  The Trib on Madigan’s quest to rule Blagojevich unfit: Madigan “is tossing around the idea of asking the Illinois Supreme Court to temporarily ... (link)