Rod Blagojevich Is Illinois’ Own (Bleeping) Mistake
John L. Perry, Given the cast of characters who often appear in elective public offices, serious students of democracy might begin to wonder whether the typical American voter is paying close enough attention to the pedigrees of candidates who present themselves for election.
America has always prided itself that anyone can grow up to be elected (fill in the blank). That naïve exaggeration is proving to be not so far-fetched after all.
If the people’s choice turns out to be a lemon — in Blago’s case, midway into his second four-year term — there are constitutional and statutory remedies available for correcting the unspeakable. Like impeachment. Or if there’s no big hurry, indictment and conviction where crimes have been committed. Read More
The way I see it is anyone can now run for president and it does not matter who they are or where they come from.
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(1) The schlock inauguration: QVC + Obama = Cheesified
Blagojevich has been so successful at making himself and his office look ridiculous that about a million people are now able to remember and maybe even spell his crazy name — that’s sort of like an accomplishment, right?
I would think the man smart enough to have hid alittle money in the freezer for use after impeachment!