Illinois Supreme Court Won't Hear AG's Suit To Remove Blago

Her theory that a criminal complaint amounted to a disability was kind of, what's the legal term I'm thinking of? Goofy. Yeah, that's it.

Meanwhile, Blago's lawyers wants members of the Illinois House removed from the committee considering what to do about the Governor.

An attorney for Gov. Rod Blagojevich sharply challenged a panel considering the governor's impeachment on Wednesday, arguing that some members should be removed because they've clearly already made up their minds.
The clash was yet another sign that the embattled governor is choosing to stand and fight. Blagojevich himself said Wednesday that he wants to address the public about allegations that he sought kickbacks in choosing a successor for President-elect Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate.
Lawyer Ed Genson argued it would be illegal for the committee to use material from government wiretaps, and he objected to the panel's rules, saying they don't provide a clear standard for deciding whether to recommend impeachment.
Genson told the impeachment panel that some of its members have made statements suggesting they'd already made up their minds. He also said neither the law nor the constitution spell out the standard for impeachment or what evidence should be considered.

It's a nice try to change the conversation but I doubt it will go anywhere. This isn't a judicial action where the parties have legal obligations about fairness and neutrality. Impeachments are inherently political actions and the rules governing them are more or less up to the legislative bodies themselves.

I guess Genson wants to stall or try and rally some public sympathy for Blago (good luck councilor!) but he can't force the Illinois House to do anything or appeal their decisions.

Posted by: DrewM. at 03:39 PM

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1 Her theory that a criminal complaint amounted to a disability was kind of, what's the legal term I'm thinking of? Goofy.

I believe the term you're looking for is "fucking retarded".

Posted by: Benson at December 17, 2008 03:44 PM (qzcNU)

2
Good to see the Illinois legislature moving swiftly to impeach Blagojevich!

The impeachment should have done last week. I think the legislature is hoping this whole thing will just go away.

And it might. It's certainly possible.

Posted by: Bart at December 17, 2008 03:47 PM (A9QNK)

This is not going anywhere fast. It will be drug out into next year.

Posted by: Vic at December 17, 2008 04:03 PM (q8aAJ)

4 this whole thing will just go away.

Unlikely though. Blago has yet to be impeached, removed from office, or tried for the bribery. All three of those things are pretty much baked in the cake. The Fed trial could take months.

On top of that we have Rezko delaying his sentencing to talk to his prosecutors again and Rahm-ma-lama-ding-dong running from the press. It's going to be hard to hide from questions as the incoming chief of staff for long.

Posted by: adamthemad at December 17, 2008 04:08 PM (kIjlp)

5 Does anyone find it ironic that the guy Obama told to save his questions the other day was the very guy Blago was trying to get fired?

Posted by: sickinmass at December 17, 2008 04:34 PM (/i4dU)

6 Greetings:

Not that I'm one of his fans, but I would love to see Gov. Blago go after AG Madigan for "abuse of process."

Posted by: 11B40 at December 17, 2008 04:49 PM (0cLOU)

7 If I recall correctly, there are actually two John McCormicks that work for the Chicago Tribune.

One, the one Governor tried to get fired, is Deputy Editorial Page editor. He's older with a reddish brown beard.

The other is a younger reporter still forced to get out of the office and work the beat.

Posted by: Gabriel Sutherland at December 17, 2008 05:14 PM (AHrTm)

8 Yep. There are two.

Obama was responding to John D. McCormick.

Blagojevich was trying to can John P. McCormick.

I guess this is why folks like JP Morgan assumed that first name.

Posted by: Gabriel Sutherland at December 17, 2008 05:16 PM (AHrTm)

9 Gabriel Sutherland: your fucking awesome! You give "moron" new meaning.

Posted by: sickinmass at December 17, 2008 05:23 PM (/i4dU)

10 On top of that we have Rezko delaying his sentencing to talk to his prosecutors again and Rahm-ma-lama-ding-dong running from the press. It's going to be hard to hide from questions as the incoming chief of staff for long.
Posted by: adamthemad

With our media in the US today? Rahm will never have to answer any questions, those questions are just too darn divisive. Plus the questioners will may end up vacationing with Lacy & Stacy Peterson.

Group shot of the MSM

Posted by: mrcaniac at December 17, 2008 06:36 PM (Rbulg)

11 rally some public sympathy for Blago

I could be persuaded to become a strident and vocal Blago defender....about a million bucks would change my mind pretty quick. I think that's a bargain at twice the price.

Posted by: Purple Avenger at December 17, 2008 07:04 PM (Z0HFQ)

12 Her theory that a criminal complaint amounted to a disability was kind of, what's the legal term I'm thinking of? Goofy. Yeah, that's it.

Actually her argument, as I understood it, was that since disability had to refer to physical ailment, merely being charged with a crime wasn't sufficient for an impeachment hearing, so they had to take it to court to remove him from office.

But maybe I misunderstood, the case was crap start to finish.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at December 17, 2008 08:04 PM (PQY7w)

13 I hear that Blago actually paid a guy to carry his hairbrush around. The added bonus is that he talks to his hairbrush.

I know, that is really fucked up...but I believe it.

Posted by: MrsPaulsFishSticks at December 17, 2008 08:42 PM (PBGAP)

Blago is about as sleezy as they come, but the guy hasn't been convicted or impeached...yet. And Madigan is no girl scout either. No one gets ahead in Chicago machine politics without getting their hands dirty. So Madigan's righteous indignation at Blago is a steaming pile of bullshit. It's political posturing. Nothing more, nothing less.

Posted by: Meezle at December 17, 2008 09:41 PM (XRHfc)

15 Meezle, it's still fun to watch.

Posted by: Methos at December 17, 2008 09:46 PM (cvMcH)

16 What is it with the strange-looking, corrupt, semi-retarded Democratic governors of late? Spitzer, McGreevey, and this Blago clown would have been tarred and feathered in a more civilized age.

Politics is, indeed, show business for ugly people.

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