Comments on: Illinois Supreme Court Declines to Hear Blagojevich Challenge

By: nk

nk — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:19:35 +0000

You need to learn more about Ed Genson, Dana.

By: Sean P

Sean P — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:48:29 +0000

“Not sure why the Attorney General had a conflict of interest here, since she wouldn’t become governor if the current governor were “legally incapacitated;””

True, but I suspect a fair number of Illinois/Chicago pols would benefit greatly by a proceeding that gets Blago out of the governor’s chair quickly, and quietly, as opposed to a more drawn out impeachment, which could potentially bring more crooks with him.

By: The Dana who drives an F-150

The Dana who drives an F-150 — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:13:53 +0000

Actually, I’d say that we have our own top-notch Illinois lawyer here, who should be hired by Governor Blagojevich!

Not sure why the Attorney General had a conflict of interest here, since she wouldn’t become governor if the current governor were “legally incapacitated;” that responsibility would fall on Lieutenant Governor Quinn. And since Mr Blagojevich would still be the governor — even though not acting as such — the Attorney General doesn’t somehow “move up.”

By: JD

JD — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:43:40 +0000

There ain’t gonna be no special election. Blagojevich will either nominate someone just to piss everyone off, or will do so at the behest of Baracky and the Party. There is not a snowball’s chance in hell that they will give a Republican a chance to potentially turn a US Senate seat.

By: Sean P

Sean P — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:39:09 +0000

JD — to some extent I think you’re right. As long as Blag isn’t on the ballot, most Illinois Dems will be extremely inclined to give the party nominee the benefit of the doubt, even if similar, questionable conduct comes up during the campaign.

Part of that, though, is due to the fact the Illinois GOP isn’t much better. It is saying something, after all, when you consider Blag was swept into office in 2002 with a promise to end the corruption of his (Republican) successor. That’s why Peter (not Patrick) Fitzgerald seems to be the best choice for the Republicans. He was a preachy goody good in the Senate but his anti-corruption and anti-machine credentials are unimpeachable. I suspect he would do extremely well with independants and even a few Democrats who would otherwise be leary of his so-con views. Of course he would have to move back to Illinois, and do so quickly, to qualify for the election.

By: Another Drew

Another Drew — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:24:04 +0000

I shall remain in a “wait and see” mode.
If Rezko is talking, we haven’t really seen any results from it yet.
What we need from him is an accounting of his actions (and of others), by him, in open court.

By: Mike K

Mike K — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:18:02 +0000

Lisa Madigan is cute but the brain quotient is pretty low. She is about as smart as her lookalike, Demi Moore.

Notice that all talk (including by Obama who would have known better if he knew anything) about a special election is gone. They are afraid a Republican might win it.

This is a fiasco and maybe, just maybe, Rezko is ready to take the whole operation down with him.

By: JD

JD — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:39:35 +0000

This surprised me from AG Madigan. I am no fan of hers, but I always gave her the benefit of the doubt on basic competency.

By: spcastles

spcastles — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:49:49 +0000

Dang!! You’d think the people of Illinois would be asking themselves how quickly they can get a new AG, also. Sometimes I think lawschool sucks all the common sense out of a person’s head.

By: mojo

mojo — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:37:13 +0000

I’m no legal genius, but I don’t think an “impartial jury” is a requirement for an impeachment panel. It’s a purely political action by the legislature, not a trial by a jury. They make their own rules.