Friday, January 30, 2009

ILLINOIS SENATORS VOTE UNANIMOUSLY FOR A BLAG-ECTOMY

Sweeping aside six years of scandal and crippling political infighting with a historic impeachment vote, the state Senate on Thursday ousted one governor for abusing his power and anointed another who built his political career around having no power at all.Senators voted 59-0 to remove Rod Blagojevich, who walked out of the silent chamber after delivering an impassioned plea for mercy.
Covertly recorded audio -- and transcripts --
of the governor, as presented at his impeachment trial

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