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Obama: Gov. Blagojevich should resign
Obama: Gov. Blagojevich should resign
President-elect Barack Obama wants Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to resign, Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs said Wednesday.
Obama: Blagojevich Should Resign
voices.washingtonpost.com — By Anne E. Kornblut President-elect Barack Obama believes that Gov. Rod Blagojevich should resign, his advisers said... on Wednesday. "The President-elect agrees with Lt. Gov. Quinn and many others that under the current circumstances it is difficult for ... (more) Obama: Blagojevich Should Resign
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Madigan may take Blagojevich to high court :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich and ...
suntimes.com — Madigan may take him to high court NEXT STEP | Attorney general might invoke rule to get... Illinois Supreme Court to vote on ousting Blagojevich SPRINGFIELD -- If Gov. Blagojevich refuses to relinquish power and avoids impeachment, Attorney General Lisa ... (more) Madigan may take Blagojevich to high court :: CHICAGO ...
Gov. Blagojevich must go -- right now :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Commentary
suntimes.com — FEDERAL PROBE | Criminal charges cripple is already limited ability to lead state government If Gov. Blagojevich... does not resign immediately, impeach him. This is the inescapable conclusion that comes after reading Tuesday's 76-page criminal ... (more) Gov. Blagojevich must go -- right now :: CHICAGO ...
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Pres.-elect Obama Calling For Blago To Resign
Daily Kos — Robert Gibbs confirms: CHICAGO - President-elect Barack Obama is calling for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to resign, Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs said Wednesday. Gibbs said Obama agrees with other prominent politicians that "under the current circumstances, it is difficult for the governor to effectively do his job and serve the people of Illinois." Blagojevich was arrested Tuesday, accused of scheming to enrich himself by selling Obama's vacant Senate seat. The governor has authority to appoint the replacement. Blagojevich denies any ...

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