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Blagojevich To Have Senate Pick Power Stripped By State Legislators
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed —
... they will call a special legislative session next week to repeal the state law that now gives the governor the power to fill Mr. Obama's seat. Both said they will press instead for a special election to fill the remaining two years of Mr. Obama's term.
"I am prepared to convene the House next Monday to change state law to provide for a special election for the U.S. Senate replacement," Mr. Madigan said. "I would urge U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin to take note of this action."
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Blagojevich To Have Senate Pick Power Stripped By State Legislators
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
... they will call a special legislative session next week to repeal the state law that now gives the governor the power to fill Mr. Obama's seat. Both said they will press instead for a special election to fill the remaining two years of Mr. Obama's term.
"I am prepared to convene the House next Monday to change state law to provide for a special election for the U.S. Senate replacement," Mr. Madigan said. "I would urge U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin to take note of this action."
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But the Problem is
ArchPundit —
Okay, everyone wants to pass a law taking Blagojevich’s power away:
(Crain’s) — The state’s top two legislative leaders Tuesday said they will move fast to seize control of the process of selecting a replacement for Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate, taking that power away from Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
In separate statements, House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President Emil Jones said they will call a special legislative session next week to repeal the state law that now gives the governor the power to fill Mr. Obama’s seat. Both said they will ...
Appointment Power
The Corner on National Review Online —
... ] State Senate President Emil Jones (D) and House Speaker Mike Madigan (D) have both announced they will reconvene and repeal the law that allows the governor to appoint a replacement senator for Barack Obama. ...
JAKE TAPPER, ABC NEWS: Questions Arise About the Obama/Blagojevich Relationship.
UPDATE: Action…
Instapundit —
... UPDATE: Action in Illinois: “In separate statements, House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President Emil Jones said they will call a special legislative session next week to repeal the state law that now gives the governor the power to fill Mr. Obama’s seat. Both said they will press instead for a special election to fill the remaining two years of Mr. Obama’s term.” ...
Senate Might Not Have Authority to Reject Blago Appointment
FiveThirtyEight: Politics Done Right —
... seem like a longshot to survive an impeachment trial, even if the legislature is somewhat making up the precedents as it goes along. EDIT: Short of impeaching Blagojevich, the Illinois Legislature could also rewrite its appointments law in conjunction with establishing a special elections procedure, removing the governor's power to make an appointment, as some states like Oregon have done. See Adam B's legal explainer for more. FURTHER UPDATE: Crain's Chicago Business suggests this is exactly what the state legislature will try and ...
A Special Election In Illinois ?
The Moderate Voice —
... Word is starting to circulate that there may be a special election in Illinois instead of an appointment to fill the vacant Senate seat of President Elect Obama. ...
Blagojevich Fallout: Special Election for Obama's Open Seat
Politics Daily —
Filed under: Senate, ScandalCrain's: The state's top two legislative leaders Tuesday said they will move fast to seize control of the process of selecting a replacement for Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate, taking that power away from Gov. Rod Blagojevich. ... Though a special election technically would leave the decision in the hands of voters, it also would help well-known, well-funded potential contenders because of the difficulty of mounting a state-wide election on short notice. That could work to the advantage of several ...
In New York They Call This Chutzpah
Opinionator —
... intends to stay on as governor of Illinois and, apparently, to select Barack Obama’s replacement to the Senate, but he might have to move very quickly on the latter. “The state’s top two legislative leaders Tuesday said they will move fast to seize control of the process of selecting a replacement for Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate, taking that power away from Gov. Rod Blagojevich,” reports Greg Hinz at Chicago Business . “In separate statements, House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President Emil Jones said they will call a special legislative session next week to ...
Illinois legislature moves to block Blago
Hot Air » Top Picks —
... In the wake of the arrest of Governor Rod Blagojevich for attempting to sell the open US Senate seat to the highest bidder, a question remains: how does the opening get filled? As of this moment, Blagojevich can still appoint anyone to the post, including himself, as his remarks on wiretaps show Blagojevich serious considered. The state legislature will move quickly to strip him of that power : The state’s top two legislative leaders Tuesday said they will move fast to seize control of the process of selecting a replacement for Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate, taking that ...
Second City Shows Up Beantown
Jules Crittenden —
... on June 27, 2002, state Sen. Obama said, “Right now, my main focus is to make sure that we elect Rod Blagojevich as Governor, we…” “You working hard for Rod?” interrupted Berkowitz.“You betcha,” said Obama.“Hot Rod?” asked the host.“That’s exactly right,” Obama said. Meanwhile, red-faced Illinois pols are moving fast to close the barn door, strip Blago of appointment power. Chicago Business . ...
Just Say No to "Special Election" to Replace Obama
The Jawa Report —
December 10, 2008 Just Say No to "Special Election" to Replace Obama Via Chicagobusiness.com : (Crains) The states top two legislative leaders Tuesday said they will move fast to seize control of the process of selecting a replacement for Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate, taking that power away from Gov. Rod Blagojevich. In separate statements, House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President Emil Jones said they will call a special legislative session next week to repeal the state law that now gives the governor the power to fill Mr. Obamas seat. Both said they will ...
Is Rod Blagojevich Insane-- Like Really Crazy?
DownWithTyranny! —
... . In fact, they have been for quite some time; it's just more urgent now. Even faster than that, though, they will take away the governor's power to appoint a senator. ...
