Illinois Gov Blagojevich can still appoint Obama's replacement

[npk]

According to an article I read the Illinois governor can still, even while he is under arrest, appoint a replacement to Obama's senate seat. If this is the case then what was the rush to arrest this man. According to some statements I have read the FBI stated their urgency to move on this man because of the imminent decisions he was about to make. Yet even now in custody, he can still make those decisions. At least until he quits or becomes impeached. And a impeachment process would take some time, right. Is there anything the government can do now to stop Gov Blagojevich from doing what he planned to do all along.

One big question now is whether Blagojevich retains the right to name Obama's successor if he remains in custody or even under indictment. The answer is yes, according to Fitzgerald.

Jay Stewart, executive director of Chicago's Better Government Association, agreed. He said Blagojevich retains the right to fill the senate vacancy until he's out of office, which won't happen unless he quits or is removed from office by impeachment.

[tritsofme]

1. And the Senate could refuse to seat him.

Pending Blago's removal from power.

[skeewee08]

2. Does anybody know if the Illinois Lt. Governor is a Democrat?

sorry typed Attorney General the first time.

[WeDidIt]

4. Pat Quinn (D)

Sorry, I answered the Attorney General question before.

[skeewee08]

9. Thank you:-)

[IsItJustMe]

3. This is all a crock of political shit. And with an FBI and justice department tainted with inept

right wing hacks, I don't see how people hear are now so eagar to jump on the band wagon. Sheep will be sheep.

[AllentownJake]

5. If they say they have tapes

they generally have tapes.

This guy was a hero when he indicted Libby and Ryan.

[WeDidIt]

6. I knew Blagojevich was a crook when I voted for him in '06

He's a bigger crook today.

It would be difficult for a jury in Illinois to be seated where people didn't think he was a crook.

The guy is as crooked as they come.

He's a crook.

[olkaz]

7. You really believe he's innocent?

Talk about sheep!

[tritsofme]

8. Oh please.

There are Republican crooks and Democratic crooks

Blago is just a crook, and not a very good one at that.

[Renew Deal]

13. So Blago is innocent?

:shrug:

[nemo137]

14. Because Blago is a crook.

Like the poster upthread, I voted for him in 06, thinking "there's no way he could get worse," and he got worse. He got caught on tape trying to sell a senate seat. His approval ratings hover around 13%, despite him tying his name to popular things like healthcare for kids and expanding preschool. He's been one bad news story away from impeachment for years. This wasn't a politically motivated takedown, this was long overdue.

[Jersey Devil]

10. And whoever is appointed could refuse to accept it

No one appointed now by Blago could possibly expect to win the seat in an election and he/she would be tainted with the stain of Blago forever.

Of course, he can still appoint himself.

[Ozma]

11. Appoint himself, get no favors, get convicted and jailed, all in

two short years. It will be a disaster for ILL if he appoints himself now.

The Senate should refuse to seat him if he does that, and that will force his little behind to confess to his crimes and get a plea bargain.

[Johonny]

15. Pretty much

No one would accept that job from him.

[tammywammy]

12. Durbin is calling for the legislature to hold a special election n/t