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Blago Scandal In a Minute (Video)
Tennessee Guerilla Women —
It's anybody's guess whether Governor Rod "Maniac" Blago will actually resign today. In the meantime, the video below offers sixty seconds of the Gov. Rod Blagojevich scandal as seen on FoxNews, CNN and MSNBC. The Real Story Behind the Rushed Blagojevich Bust: How the Feds Are Frustrated by Losing (Maybe) Half of Their Case Chicago Politics Obama News Blagojevich Scandal Illinois Senate Seat ...
DEALING WITH BLAGOJEVICH: A prediction of “chaos” in the Illinois legislature….
Instapundit —
DEALING WITH BLAGOJEVICH: A prediction of “chaos” in the Illinois legislature.
Illinois Lawmakers to Discuss What to Do About Blago
The Page by Mark Halperin —
... for a special session focusing on passing a law to allow Obama's Senate seat to be filled by special election.
Impeachement is also likely to be a chief topic of conversation.
Chicago Trib: "But with Republicans looking to turn the tables on Democrats who control the Statehouse, and disagreement among leaders... the only certainty on the agenda is chaos." ...
Illinois Legislature Dithers
The Glittering Eye —
The Illinois legislature continues to dither about whether to impeach and remove Gov. Rod Blagojevich from office:
SPRINGFIELD—Illinois lawmakers return to the Capitol on Monday with plans to disarm and dislodge Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whose arrest in an alleged attempt to sell President-elect Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate seat has thrown state government up for grabs.
But with Republicans looking to turn the tables on Democrats who control the Statehouse, and disagreement among leaders over whether to proceed with impeachment and how to ...
Who? [Dan Collins]
protein wisdom —
... “Blagojevich Democrats like [Lieutenant Governor] Pat Quinn did nothing to stand up to Gov. Blagojevich and his ethical lapses,” said Joe Birkett, the DuPage County state’s attorney who has long had his eyes on statewide office. ...
Election Central Morning Roundup
TPM Election Central —
... The Illinois legislature is convening today for their special session to figure out what to do about Rod Blagojevich. The key questions are whether to move on impeaching him now, and also picking from their list of options about Barack Obama's Senate seat: To quickly remove Blago and allow the new governor to make an appointment, to hold a special election, or to do both -- a temporary appointment combined with a special election. ...
The Early Word: Obama To Introduce Energy Team
The Caucus —
... at the “two sides” of Mr. Blagojevich and reports that “many who know Rod R. Blagojevich well say the Illinois governor has seemed panicked or delusional in recent months.” The Chicago Tribune reports on what’s on the agenda of state legislators, who will meet today to consider a bill to hold a special election to fill Mr. Obama’s senate seat as well as the possibility of impeaching Governor Blagojevich. The Inauguration With millions of people expected to descend on Washington during inauguration week, the Washington Post reports that the crowds will represent more than a ...
Blago-Rahma: Chaos in Springfield
Hot Air » Top Picks —
... When Ezekiel spoke of wheels within wheels, he might have had a vision of Illinois state politics in 2008. The legislature returns to Springfield today to sort out the mess created by Governor Rod Blagojevich and his pay-for-play attempts to sell Barack Obama’s open Senate seat. While the legislature debates impeachment and special elections, the Chicago Tribune points out the underlying political game between Pat Quinn and Lisa Madigan that may be driving their public positions on the scandal: Illinois lawmakers return to the Capitol on Monday with plans to disarm and ...
Illinois Legislature Convenes this Afternoon to Impeach Hot Rod Blagojevich?
FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog —
... The Illinois Legislature convenes in a special session later today to sort out the Governor Rod Blagojevich mess with Barack Obama’s vacant U.S. Senate seat. ...
