Not exactly unexpected.
“SPRINGFIELD—In a historic vote, the Illinois House has impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich, directing the Senate to put the state’s 40th chief executive on trial with the goal of removing him from office.
The vote by the House was 114-1 and marks the first time in the state’s 190-year history that a governor has been impeached, despite Illinois’ longstanding reputation for political corruption.
Rep. Milt Patterson (D-Chicago) was the lone vote against impeaching the governor. Patterson, from Chicago’s Southwest Side, said after the roll call that he didn’t feel it was …

Via CNN, Roland Burris wants everyone to know what he’s about!
“(CNN) — Anyone who doubts Roland Burris’ qualifications to serve as the next senator from Illinois may want to head to Chicago’s Oak Woods Cemetery.
Roland Burris has erected a mausoleum listing his accompishments in Chicago’s Oak Woods Cemetery.
Roland Burris has erected a mausoleum listing his accompishments in Chicago’s Oak Woods Cemetery.
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There, Burris, whom embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich appointed to succeed President-elect Barack Obama in the Senate on Tuesday, has erected a granite mausoleum listing his …

George Stephanopolous, Pathetic.
“Sources tell me that the Obama team’s review of contacts with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will show that Rahm Emanuel had only one phone conversation with Blagojevich.
The contact, described as a “pro-forma” courtesy call, came as Emanuel was named Chief of Staff for Obama. Most of the discussion concerned Emanuel’s Congressional seat (which had previously been held by Blagojevich), with only a “passing reference” to the Senate vacancy, according to these sources. No deal for the Senate vacancy was discussed.”
I think we can skip the veracity …

Just what Nixon said before…

Blago’s not doing himself any good by coming out swinging and should be exercising his miranda rights here. The indictment against him is pretty detailed so what he hopes to gain – except to stay employed through the holidays – is anyone’s guess.
Then again he could just be positioning himself for a plea deal.

I know, I know, I said last week. But as this unfolds, I’ll bet it’s before the end of the year. Lynn Sweet:
“CHICAGO–President-elect Barack Obama’s incoming chief of staff Rahm Emanuel had a deeper involvement in pressing for a U.S. Senate seat appointment than previously reported, the Sun-Times has learned. Emanuel had direct discussions about the seat with Gov. Blagojevich, who is is accused of trying to auction it to the highest bidder.
Emanuel talked with the governor in the days following the Nov. 4 election and pressed early …