Blago is Gone
Wow, US parliamentary procedure is insane. There are multiple senators now escorting the Chief Justice from the chamber. Looks like a pretty solid old man to me; I’m sure he had it.
WAIT - they were crapping on about how much they wanted to get back to work and now they’re on recess until 4pm next Wednesday?
Well, after the hard work of being in session for two weeks, I suppose they need a week off.
Anyway, Rod Blagojevich was just removed from office.
Everyone was all sort of ‘good riddance’, especially Meeks (D-Chgo) who responded “absolutely!” when asked if Blago should be prevented from holding office in IL ever again.
So that’s that. A friend of mine said ‘Congrats, Gov Quinn!”, but I say wait until he’s actually sworn in.
For all we know, Blago’s taken all the state monies and kittens and is absconding to Canada to buy low-cost prescription drugs for old people.
Update: Apparently to combat any shenanigans, they stealth swore in Pat Quinn. He is governor! And only Alexi Giannoulias saw, as Alexi Giannoulias is happy to tell you all over your tvs.
5:27: Jesus, ABC7 reporter Chuck Goudie freaking called Blago as they un-governored him. He switched over from the other line and said, ‘Hey.’
This fact was just reported on my tv.
I imagine the nail in the coffin for Blago was finding Chuck Goudie on his phone at that life-changing moment.
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