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Blagojevich Impeached
The Illinois House of Representatives voted nearly unanimously (114-1 with three not voting) to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich in light of corruption charges brought against him, including the accusations of attempting to sell President-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat. "Today is the day that we begin to give back democracy to the people of the state of Illinois," Democratic Rep. Jack Franks, a panel member, said Thursday night as he cast his vote in favor of impeachment. "I believe that Rod Blagojevich is a liar, and I believe he is a thief. He has stolen the trust of the people."
According to ABC news, "The article of impeachment now goes to the state Senate for a trial. A two-thirds vote is required there to convict Blagojevich and remove him from office. The trial will be presided over by the chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court and could begin as early as Jan. 26."
Blagovich was arrested on December 9, but has not yet been indicted. U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald initiated the criminal complaint after listening to wiretaps of Blagojevich's phone calls. He now has until April 7 to decide whether or not to charge Blagojevich.
Aside from discussing Blagojevich's future, the committee also heard testimony from Roland Burris, the man Blagojevich appointed to the Senate seat. Burris assured the room full of lawmakers that he "had nothing to hide" and that his appointment was not tainted. Burris must now await the court's decision to determine whether or not he will be sworn in at the junior Senator from Illinois.
Blagovich is scheduled to hold a press conference at 3 p.m. today, so stay tuned.At his press conference today, Blagojevich said that the actions taken by the House was "not a surprise." He said that there have been issues with the House of Illinois since the summer of 2007 when there were difficulties creating a budget for the state.
He blamed the House for standing in his way when we has tried to pass property tax relief for his constituents since his re-election in November of 2006.
Apparently trying to sell a Senate seat doesn't matter because he tried to get legislation passed that the House did not agree to. Hopefully his lawyers that helped him "get around the legislation" will help him "find creative ways" to get out of this one.
It's amusing that he wants the House to pay more attention to the issues rather than focusing on him, maybe so he can get away with more than he already has?
Blagojevich clearly does not feel that he has done anything wrong, and that's the real problem.
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ROLLANDO
8:59PM 8:59PM Jan 9th 2009
The Illinois state lawmakers had better be careful. This all could fly back into their faces. Instead impeaching him now, I say wait until after he is formerly indicted and tried. Should he be found guilty, then I say at that point impeach him. What if, by some stroke of luck he comes up with the evidence he is innocent all along? If he is impeached and removed from office before the fact, can he sue the state legislature for defamation of character, etc. and whatever else he can sue for? I say let the District Attorney handle this before impeaching the governor, no?
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smiliejo
7:59AM 7:59AM Jan 11th 2009
I TOTALLY AGREE IMPEACH IF HES GUILTY AFTER THE VERDICT NOT B4
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Rocko
2:45AM 2:45AM Jan 12th 2009
So what if he sues the state. Hell, I think we should drop bombs on it. Do the rest of the country a favor.
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rieleden
11:56AM 11:56AM Jan 10th 2009
Good point. Are we the jury and the media the courts? Although it is nice to see you can still get impeached in this country.
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Matthew Rose
6:18PM 6:18PM Mar 22nd 2009
What a disgrace this man is. He is the worst governor in the history of the United States. He cannot be deposed quickly enough!!!
He should eat fecal matter and curl up....he is a rotting corpse.
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SplatInTheHat
7:02PM 7:02PM Jan 10th 2009
ROLLANDO The Illinois state lawmakers had better be careful. This all could fly back into their faces. Instead impeaching him now, I say wait until after he is formerly indicted and tried.===In case you are not aware, but its a done deal. The zelots have spoken against Blagojevich and are even planning on a revote. This impeachment, without any evidence of gross mismanagement, high crimes or misdomeanors, seems baseless, without merit and even tainted. I also suspect there is a lot of resentment against Blagojevich among the racist of his close ties with the African American community. Liars and hypocrites cannot hide the truth.
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jackisbackprt4
7:03PM 7:03PM Jan 10th 2009
ROLLANDO The Illinois state lawmakers had better be careful. This all could fly back into their faces. Instead impeaching him now, I say wait until after he is formerly indicted and tried.===In case you are not aware, but its a done deal. The zelots have spoken against Blagojevich and are even planning on a revote. This impeachment, without any evidence of gross mismanagement, high crimes or misdomeanors, seems baseless, without merit and even tainted. I also suspect there is a lot of resentment against Blagojevich among the racist of his close ties with the African American community. Liars and hypocrites cannot hide the truth.
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Beatrice
11:56PM 11:56PM Jan 10th 2009
Bush got away with lying, murder, theft. Why in the hell didnt someone do something to get rid of that pointed eared elf. He will burn in hell. Leave Blagojevich to the courts.
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Michael Biondo
12:48AM 12:48AM Jan 11th 2009
Jbmm7151
12:34 AMJan 11 2009
Jbmm7151 00:24 AMJan 11 2009 Jbmm7151 12:03 AMJan 11 2009 Give every American, a million bucks.But not the 25 Million Americans that claim they do not half to pay taxs. And those that claim to be Million ares... This will build up the flow of money and Job. You people are not backing Monies, all ready spent by Gold so it just paper. Time has an End May 21,2011... Giving Americans $500.or$1000 is just throwing us poor pasents a nickle.
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SassyFrassy
1:04AM 1:04AM Jan 11th 2009
HR 219 THIS WILL SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY---but guess why PUBLIC hasn't heard about it?? Because DEMS don't want anyone to know that this bill will for DECADES to come SECURE SOCIAL SECURITY for the PUBLIC how?1. Creates enough SURPLUS to pay all SOC SEC benefits for decades to come2.Keeps politicians from cutting PRESENTSOC SEC benefits 3. keeps politicians from raising taxes.The lobby groups put out the info yesterday and that DEMS don't want anyone to know because then politicians would have to stop using the SOC SEC for pork projects.
HR 219 --will save SOC SEC for all time. It's no surprise the DEMS want to do away with the lobby groups working for PUBLIC to be protected--to keep politicians from using SOC SEC money for pork projects like these:
1. 50 million for 'indoor" rainforest
2. they used 223 million for ALASKAS bridge to nowhere
3. 800,000 for an OUTHOUSE.
that's just a few there's tons more. It won't pass unless there is an OUTPOURING of PUBLIC pressure on CONGRESS.
Politicians would rather scare everyone with tax cuts and service cuts rather than keep their hands out of the SOC SEC "till" --to keep on using SOC SEC as a "petty cash fund" for pork projects instead which will further aid in bandrupting this Nation. Go to Christian Senior Assoc sit to see for yourselves how you can help--this is for WE THE PEOPLE.
WE THE PEOPLE need to make it clear to "every" politician in WASH DC that WE THE PEOPLE will have long long memories and that "any" politicians whom DOESN'T vote to passy HR 219--WE THE PEOPLE will make sure that politician goes by way of blagavich.
feel free to cut paste re-print or just plain comment
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Robert Long
1:48AM 1:48AM Jan 11th 2009
It would seem that now ,we are guilty until we can prove our self innocent ?
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KC
6:12PM 6:12PM Jan 11th 2009
URGENT NEWS: ED HALE ANNOUNCES “WE GOT HIM
Tonight Plains Radio Network will release BREAKING news about the President Elect’s Citizenship status.
Tonight at 6pm to 8pm cst. ( www.plainsradio.com ), during Wiley Drake’s show, Ed Hale will provide details about this exciting development.
Also, during Wiley Drake’s show, will be a fascinating discussion with lawyer Alan Keyes. Alan Keyes is deeply involved in some of the legal challenges to the Usurper’s pending Presidency. Wiley and Alan will discuss these challenges and the exciting developments.
However …… The guts of this announcement will come during Pastor Charlie’s show tonight, from 8pm to 10pm cst. The Patriot, Pastor Charlie, has helped to secure this document! He will report that definitive proof of the President Elect’s citizenship status will be released to Plains Radio. The expected time of delivery is Wednesday. Tonight, Pastor Charlie will have a guest on the air and the two of them will provide DETAILS >>>>>>>> Yes, Details!
I have decided to hold back further release of information until after Pastor’s Charlie’s show tonight. While I have seen nothing, I do believe this is substantive information and I will be listening!!!!
Chalice
State: Illinois
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Sidney Schwartz
4:10AM 4:10AM Jan 12th 2009
How many times have over zealous prosecutors charged perfectly innocent people, you can't count that high. Wait for an indictment and then with an official indictment you can proceed to Impeach him. How is it possible to Impeach a Governor with moron prosecutors like Elliot Spitzer and his elk. These guys are looking out for a future and have tremendous biasis. Wait! Wait! and Wait!
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E. Gentry
10:29AM 10:29AM Jan 12th 2009
Why did the Illinois Congress wait so long, and what is the hold up with the justice department. Beginning to look a lot more like one of two things. Either no one has any real evidence against the man, and the Republicans were trying to get to Obama, or Obama's people are putting the squeeze on everyone to bury this travisity. He should have been out of office a long time ago if there is a shred of evidence against him, before he appointed a replacement for Obama.
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Danny Utley
12:07PM 12:07PM Jan 12th 2009
States generally cannot be sued. They are protected under law.
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