Blagojevich To Be Impeached

[Slik Geek]

Those of us here in Illinois who have suffered under this guy for the past six years know that "pay to play" is just one of the reasons that many believe the man isn't fit for the office.

What many across the nation (world?) may not know is that there was an effort last year to remove him from office (for other reasons). The Illinois Constitution doesn't have a provision for a recall election. An effort to amend the state law to allow a recall election was blocked by one of Blago's few remaining friends in the legislature: Senate President Emil Jones.

Illinois law (apparently) allows the Senate President to block legislation even if a majority of Senators are in support of it. This aspect may make the impeachment process interesting.

(Edit: I should note that Emil Jones is apparently retiring - someone else will be Senate President during the Impeachment trial).

[billwmeyer]

Honest Politician

But is he an honest politician? I was always told that an honest politician was one that would stay bought.

Bill

[jwd12]

Illinois Politics

Couple suggestions for Illinois and its politicians. The first is that the old state prison in Joliet should be converted to a Governors mansion. Failing that, perhaps they could elect someone still in jail, saving the expense of he trial.

[Kingbird87]

Professional Wrestling and Illinois politics have a lot in common, I think Blago ought to get a mask and a partner.

[Ed62]

All I can say is: White Sox Fans go to the White House






Cubs Fans go to the Big House

[cabinetman]

All I can say is:

White Sox Fans go to the White House

Cubs Fans go to the Big House

An interesting assessment.
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