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politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 12/9/2008

Durbin wants special election to replace Obama

— politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Durbin is calling for a new election to replace Obama. (CNN) — Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin said Tuesday he wants a special election called to fill President-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat. At a press conference with reporters on Capitol Hill, ... (more) Durbin wants special election to replace Obama

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chicagobreakingnews.com - 12/14/2008

GOP wants special election for Obama seat

— chicagobreakingnews.com — With Blagojevich hanging onto office despite last week's arrest in a corruption case, Republicans are seek to seiz the political advantage of a reeling state government headed by Democrats at every level. "Blagojevich Democrats like Pat Quinn did ... (more) GOP wants special election for Obama seat

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progressillinois.com - 12/14/2008

Quinn Open To Idea Of Senate Appointment Followed By Special Election

— progressillinois.com — On Friday, I painted the decision over how to fill Barack Obama's vacant U.S. Senate seat as an either/or situation: either the legislature calls a special election or Pat Quinn becomes acting governor and makes the appointment himself. But since ... (more) Quinn Open To Idea Of Senate Appointment Followed By ...

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IL-Sen: Durbin Calls for Special Election
Swing State Project — Dick Durbin has a good idea: A former state legislator, Durbin said he spoke to a former colleague in the Illinois legislature early Tuesday to suggest a special election instead of any gubernatorial appointment. "If the allegations are proven true, he has clearly abused the public trust," Durbin said of Blagojevich. "I think the Illinois legislature should enact a law as quickly as possible calling for a special election to fill the Senate vacancy of Barack Obama. No appointment by this governor under these circumstances can produce a credible ...

Special Elections For All Vacant Senate Seats
Open Left - Front Page — Dick Durbin states the obvious: Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Tuesday called for a special Illinois election to fill President-elect Obama's Senate seat, instead of leaving it to arrested Gov. Rod Blagojevich.(...) "If the allegations are proven true, he has clearly abused the public trust," Durbin said of Blagojevich. "I think the Illinois legislature should enact a law as quickly as possible calling for a special election to fill the Senate vacancy of Barack Obama. No appointment by this governor under these circumstances can produce a ...

12/10: The Blagojevich Fallout
Blogometer — ... by Mike McIntire and Jeff Zeleny , which alleges that Obama's recent decision "to urge passage of a state ethics bill" "was a reminder that despite his historic ascendancy to the White House, he has never quite escaped the murky and insular world of Illinois politics": BLAGOJEVICH: This Is Why We Need Special Elections Liberal bloggers support IL Sen. Dick Durbin 's call for a special election to fill Obama's old Senate seat: Conservative blogger ...

Gates of Vienna News Feed 12/10/2008
Gates of Vienna — ... Durbin Calls for Special Senate Election Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Tuesday called for a special Illinois election to fill President-elect Obama’s Senate seat, instead of leaving it to arrested Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Calling it “a sad day for my state,” Durbin said Blagojevich deserves his day in court and that he was “shocked” at the Democratic governor’s arrest on charges of trying to corral influence for naming Obama’s successor. A former state legislator, Durbin said he spoke ...