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Pat Quinn: The Man Who Would Replace Blagojevich
Pat Quinn: The Man Who Would Replace Blagojevich
In a state that the local head of the FBI called one of the nation's most corrupt, the disgraced governor's possible replacement is considered something of a Goody Two-Shoes
Lt. Gov. Quinn urges Blagojevich to 'step aside'
chicagobreakingnews.com — Quinn would become acting governor if Blagojevich were to step aside under the Illinois Constitution. Quinn cited... the state constitution as providing a temporary step-aside option for Blagojevich. Politicians from both political parties are calling ... (more) Lt. Gov. Quinn urges Blagojevich to 'step aside'
Meet Pat Quinn
politico.com — The website of Illinois Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn is crashing, but Wikipedia endures , and is of... course up to the moment. Quinn will likely make the choice of who fills Obama's seat. He has a bit of a reputation as a reformer, if not a pure one, but I haven't heard a particularly clear ... (more) Meet Pat Quinn
 Quinn calls on Blagojevich to 'do the right thing'  :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich and Operation Board Games
Quinn calls on Blagojevich to 'do the right thing' :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich ...
suntimes.com — Lt. Gov. Quinn calls on Blagojevich to 'do the right thing' LEGISLATURE | GOP leader calls for... immediate impeachment Lt. Gov. Patrick Quinn called on Gov. Blagojevich today to “do the right thing and step aside.” The No. 2 state official added, “I ... (more) Quinn calls on Blagojevich to 'do the right thing' :: ...
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Pat Quinn: The Man Who Would Replace Blagojevich
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Quinn predicts Blagojevich will be removed soon
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Blagojevich Names Roland Burris to Replace Obama in U.S. Senate
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So. Who Will Appoint the Next Illinois Senator?
motherjones.com 12/9/2008 — Looks like it is Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn , the man on the right. He better have zero uncovered corruption scandals in his past, because the entire national media is going to turn its eyes to him as soon as it's done digesting Fitzgerald's ...
Blagojevich to Make Statement
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Quinn: Appoint temporary senator first
chicagobreakingnews.com 12/14/2008 — Lt. Gov. Patrick Quinn today said he would like to appoint at least a temporary senator before voters are given the right to pick a replacement for President-elect Barack Obama. Speaking on NBC's "Meet The Press" about allegations Gov. Rod ...
Repulsed by Blago's bleepsChristian Science Monitor | Commentary 12/15/2008
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Illinois lawmakers weigh fate of accused governorReuters: Politics 12/15/2008
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Illinois lawmakers on Monday took their first step toward the possible impeachment of scandal-scarred Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Illinois Lawmakers to Focus on Ousting GovernorTIME.com Top Politics Stories 12/15/2008
Republicans and Democrats alike are calling for Illinois lawmakers to begin impeachment proceedings against Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Review shows no contact with Blago (Politico)Yahoo! News: Politics News 12/15/2008
Politico - Below is a statement from Obama Transition Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer:
Madigan: Blago's had his chancePOLITICO.com: Politics 12/15/2008
The Illinois House Speaker said state lawmakers will convene Tuesday to consider impeachment.