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Talk about awkward. Governor Rod Blagojevich will be in Springfield tomorrow to preside over the state senate to swear in new senators for the new legislative session. And the second item on the senate's agenda after swearing in the newbies? Finalizing rules for Blago's impeachment trial which begins January 26. So what kind of reception will the embattled governor receive. Illinois State Comptroller Dan Hynes said, "I would say that he would be lucky to just get silence as opposed to outright boos," and Rep. Susana Mendoza added, "I think he should just stay away." Ouch. We imagine it'll probably go something like this:
Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Madigan has named David Ellis as the prosecutor in the Senate impeachment trial against Blago. Per the Trib, "Ellis served as the lead lawyer for the House impeachment panel and was the primary author of the committee's report that recommended impeaching the governor."
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"I think he should just stay away."
Oh but you know he won't. I gotta say, in some ways I almost admire the massive set of stones he's got on him.
Funny thing, a new senate rule about taking your shoes off at the door to the chamber just went into effect Jan. 1
I, for one, can't wait to hear more poetry.
I don't think it's stones though, I think it's a massive set of crazy.
Most definitely Ingrid, probably a mix of both. He's certainly out of touch, there's no doubt about that.
Very dangerous combination: stones and crazy.
I've got to say though, every time I talk to a friend or relative from another state, the first comment they make is something about our crazy governor. I think he's tainted me!
I think the swearing in is Wednesday as in this week, not next as stated above.
Well he might as well show up for the swearing in, since we now know that he is a master at swearing.
I wonder if Emil Jones is going to try to start a Disney movie slow clap.
"they're not saying 'boo,' they're saying 'Boo-gojevich!'"
those poor doomed lackies.
Blago has to preside or else he risks getting arrested again for failing to perform his constitutional duties, at least according to a legal analyst on Chicago Tonight the other night. We all know he had no problem flouting the law and getting arrested once, but I think even Blago is wise enough not to risk getting arrested twice. At least I think he is.....