Lawmakers Already Calling For Blago Impeachment

CHICAGO (CBS) ― Within hours of Gov. Rod Blagojevich's arrrest, state lawmakers were calling for impeachment proceedings to begin.

Democrat John Fritchey, told CBS 2 Political Editor Mike Flannery that impeachment proceeedings will have to begin now.

Because the governor has not been convicted, he would still be empowered to appoint a senator to take the place of President-elect Barack Obama. With today's charges, lawmakers are concered about the legitimacy of any decision made by the governor.

The U.S. government is accusing Blagjojevich of putting the senate vacancy up to the highest bidder, among other pay-to-play politcal charges.

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12/09/2008 1:13PM

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12/09/2008 3:27PM

Mr Voter

To late now he will appoint himself or his fat, slob wife....they took the sale down off ebay so it's no longer for sale.....

12/09/2008 4:38PM

impeach him now

What a slap in the face the county!

12/09/2008 4:39PM

Nope...

Mr Voter... you need to learn the way the Senate works. The Senate has the right to NOT SEAT any Senator. Do you think they will SEAT Blago or Mrs Blago... Not gonna happen.

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