Blagojevich Senate Trial

Blagojevich Called Impeachment Trial 'A Hijacking,' Majority Of Voters Disagree

The Huffington Post | Ben Goldberger | Posted 05.25.2011

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In interview after interview, Rod Blagojevich likened the Illinois Senate trial that made him the first governor in state history to be removed from o...

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Senate Votes To Remove Blagojevich From Office, 59-0

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 05.25.2011

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. Rod Blagojevich was thrown out of office Thursday without a single lawmaker coming to his defense, brought down by a go...

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Blagojevich Back In Chicago After Pleading Case At Trial

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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

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Blagojevich's Final Plea: Will Give Closing Argument At Impeachment Trial Thursday

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 05.25.2011

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. Rod Blagojevich has asked to make a statement at the impeachment trial he has so far avoided, but still refuses to answ...

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Senator Hendon Questions Fairness Of Blagojevich Trial

Chicago Sun-Times | Mark Brown | Posted 05.25.2011

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SPRINGFIELD -- As the impeachment tribunal of Gov. Blagojevich got off to a sleepy start Monday with the governor performing on Broadway instead of at...

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Durbin: Barbara Walters Not On Blago's Jury

State Journal-Register | Rhys Saunders | Posted 05.25.2011

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"That's the governor's choice as to what he does with his time, but Barbara Walters is not on his jury," [U.S. Sen. Dick] Durbin said. "Fifty-nine Ill...

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Blagojevich Tapes Played At Impeachment Trial As Governor Continues Media Blitz

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 05.25.2011

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. Rod Blagojevich was hundreds of miles away, but his voice captivated the Illinois Senate Tuesday as impeachment prosecu...

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BLAGOJEVICH MAKING STATEMENT: WATCH LIVE

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rod Blagojevich was convicted by the Illinois Senate 59-0 Thursday, immediately stripping the impeached governor of power and banning him from ever ho...

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Blagojevich Impeachment Trial Underway As Governor Takes Case To Media

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 05.25.2011

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. Rod Blagojevich's impeachment trial opened Monday with a vacant chair reserved for the governor, who boycotted the proc...

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Senate President Cullerton: Emanuel Of 'Minimal Value' To Blago

Chicago Tribune | Eric Zorn | Posted 05.25.2011

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Blagojevich has invoked the name of new White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel numerous times today, saying he wants to summon Emanuel to the witnes...

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Blagojevich: Impeachment Trial An Unconstitutional Hanging (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich likened his upcoming Senate trial to "a hanging" Friday and said that he will boycott the proceedings because ...

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Blagojevich Won't Attempt To Derail Impeachment Trial: Sun-Times

Chicago Sun-Times | Chris Fusco and Natasha Korecki | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gov. Blagojevich's legal team has no plans to file a lawsuit to block his Illinois Senate impeachment trial -- though his lawyers considered that mane...

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Blagojevich Lawyer Expects Senate To Convict Governor

Chicago Tribune | Ray Long | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gov. Rod Blagojevich's criminal defense attorney Edward Genson said today that he expects the governor to be convicted and removed from office at next...

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Blagojevich To Preside Over Senate That Will Try Him

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 05.25.2011

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Hours after impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich convened a new Illinois Senate and urged lawmakers to "find the truth," senators ...

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David Ellis Named Blagojevich Impeachment Prosecutor

AP | JOHN O'CONNOR | Posted 05.25.2011

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The state Senate that will decide whether to throw impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich out of office will be sworn in Wednesday b...

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Blagojevich Impeachment: Gov. Swears In Senate, Then Members Begin His Trial

Chicago Tribune | Monique Garcia and Rick Pearson | Posted 05.25.2011

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A surreal scenario is expected to play out Wednesday in the Illinois Senate: Against a ceremonial backdrop of pomp and circumstance, Democratic Gov. R...

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BLAGOJEVICH IMPEACHED: What Happens Now? (WATCH VOTE)

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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In an unprecedented action, the Illinois House voted 114-0 to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich Friday. Rep. Milton Patterson (D-Chicago) was the lone vote...

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