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RNC Chairman Duncan Jumps on Blago Complaint
Taylor Marsh — ... ...or that Senate Dems are demanding it.

Senate Dems Ask Blagojevich to Quit
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... Sen. Reid's office is circulating a letter for Senate Democratic Caucus members to sign recommending the Governor step down and not make an appointment to the Senate. The letter also contains a threat, saying the Senate is poised to use its power to refuse to seat any appointment Blagojevich makes.       ...

Senate Dems Tell Blagojevich to Resign
News — ... Senate Democrats plan to send a letter to Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) that urges him to resign in the wake of his arrest on federal corruption charges. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is giving the letter, obtained by The Swamp , to his fellow Democrats so they can sign it. The letter also tells Blagojevich that the senators will not seat anyone that Blagojevich appoints to fill President-elect Obama's former Senate seat. Read the letter below. December 10, 2008 Dear Governor Blagojevich: We write to insist that you step down as Governor of Illinois and under ...

Senate Dems ask Blago to quit
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... to ignore the request of the Senate Democratic Caucus and make an appointment we would be forced to exercise our Constitutional authority under Article I, Section 5, to determine whether such a person should be seated. We do not prejudge the outcome of the criminal charges against you or question your constitutional right to contest those charges. But for the good of the Senate and our nation, we implore you to refrain from making an appointment to the Senate. Sincerely, Read more: http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/politics/blog/2008/12...

Blagojevich Scandal Sheet
Pajamas Media — ... yourself informed. * * * * * * * * * * “Nothing but Sunshine.” This may be my all-time favorite political video. The day before he’s hauled off in cuffs, Governor Blago is asked about the “cloud hanging over” his administration. His answer - among other gems in this 2 1/2 laugh out loud clip - is “There’s no cloud over me. We’ve got nothing but sunshine.” Pretty soon, the janitor at the state capitol will be calling on Blago to resign. Why not? Everyone else has. Jesse Jackson Jr. is “Candidate No.5″ Or is it 4 or 6? Hard to keep track since ...

Reid Letter Calls for Blago Resignation
News — ... Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is circulating a letter on Capitol Hill insisting that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) resign and suggesting that, if Blagojevich appoints a replacement for President-elect Barack Obama in the Senate, the upper chamber may decide not to seat Blagojevich's pick. Reid is reportedly seeking signatures from fellow Democratic senators. See the text of the letter below: December 10, 2008 Dear Governor Blagojevich: We write to insist that you step down as Governor of Illinois and under no circumstance make an appointment to fill the ...

Senate Dems to Blago: Bugger Off
Shakesville — They write letters, too.