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Illinois lawmakers look to oust Gov. Blagojevich
Monday, December 15, 2008 | No comments posted.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Republicans and Democrats alike are calling for Illinois lawmakers to begin impeachment proceedings against Gov. Rod Blagojevich, saying the step is necessary to restore public confidence in state government.
“The General Assembly must move to impeach Rod Blagojevich immediately,” said DuPage County State’s Attorney Joe Birkett, a potential Republican candidate for governor in 2010.
“We should have started yesterday,” agreed Rep. Jack Franks, a Democrat.
Legislators were to meet this afternoon for the first time since Blagojevich was arrested last week on charges he shook down businesses seeking state deals and tried to profit from his power to choose a replacement for President-elect Barack Obama’s vacant Senate seat.
The session’s focus was supposed to be about considering a special election, but impeachment is likely to be the chief topic of conversation.
“The General Assembly must move to impeach Rod Blagojevich immediately,” said DuPage County State’s Attorney Joe Birkett, a potential Republican candidate for governor in 2010.
“We should have started yesterday,” agreed Rep. Jack Franks, a Democrat.
Legislators were to meet this afternoon for the first time since Blagojevich was arrested last week on charges he shook down businesses seeking state deals and tried to profit from his power to choose a replacement for President-elect Barack Obama’s vacant Senate seat.
The session’s focus was supposed to be about considering a special election, but impeachment is likely to be the chief topic of conversation.
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