Blagojevich Back In Chicago After Pleading Case At Trial

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has arrived home in Chicago after pleading his case before senators in Springfield who are deciding whether to remove him from office.

He spoke to reporters Thursday while standing on the porch of his North Side home. He said he told Senators the truth and that there are "higher principals" involved in his impeachment ordeal, including the right of the people to choose their governor.

The two-term Democrat was still dressed in the suit and tie he'd worn for his Senate appearance but said he was about to go for a run.

His wife, Patti Blagojevich, arrived home about 15 minutes before he did. She did not speak to reporters.

Senators are expected to vote within hours on whether to convict and remove Blagojevich from office.

Comments

[johnnygoodwud]

any bets patti dumps him?

[moAb]

Gone...he is gone. 58 votes to convict, none against convicting. Blago is gone!!!

[GordonM2]

Had to hurry home before they took his airplane away!

[mjb5406]

Next he loses his State Police detail. It'll be SO good to see his name taken off tollway signs!

[VOTER]

I agree take Blago's down and then don't put up anymore.

Governor's names shouldn't be on signs all over the state.

Waste of money.