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The Governor Is Gone
After numerous attempts to plead his case, FBI wire taps, and the appointment of a new U.S. senator, Rod Blagojevich is no longer governor of Illinois.
The embattled politician was under scrutiny and suspicion for allegedly attempting to sell the then vacant U.S. senate seat formerly held by President Barack Obama.
Republicans and Democrats within the Illinois legislature unanimously voted Blagojevich out. Did the bipartisan vote in the Illinois legislature send a clear message to the former governor? I'm not sure, but a state legislature vote of 59-0, saying they want you out, is no joke.
It was interesting to see in the Illinois senate how the idea of partisan bickering went right out the window where the issue of Blagojevich was concerned. It would have been great to have seen the same level of bipartisan support and decision-making on Capitol Hill with respect to the stimulus vote.