IL Governor Impeached
Looks like it didn’t take the Illinois House of Representatives very long to impeach Gov. Blagojevich. And it was nearly unanimous: 141 to 1. MSNBC has a really good FAQ on the impeachment process and what it means.
As with the impeachment of a US President, impeaching a governor isn’t really all that significant. It’s really akin to a grand jury indictment. The really important, meaty stuff happens once and impeachment has occurred. That’s when the Senate can begin it’s Impeachment Trial. If two thirds decide he’s guilty, they can convict, and the governor will be removed from office. Basically, it’s the same process for the Federal government.
Frankly, I think he needs to be removed from office as soon as possible. He’s been defiant and unapologetic. Though I’m not from Illinois, I have relatives from there, and the people of Illinois deserve better than this.