Comments on: Blago in a Bind http://blogs.e-rockford.com/inchambers/2008/06/05/blago-in-a-bind/ The judge will see you now. Step into Springfield Bureau Chief Aaron Chambers’ chambers for an insider’s view on Illinois politics and government. No, Chambers isn’t a real judge. At least not in the sense of wearing a robe, wielding a gavel and issuing orders. But like a good judge, Chambers tells it like it is. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:11:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.4 By: Bookworm http://blogs.e-rockford.com/inchambers/2008/06/05/blago-in-a-bind/#comment-331 Bookworm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:18:54 +0000 http://blogs.e-rockford.com/inchambers/2008/06/05/blago-in-a-bind/#comment-331 Well, now I'd say my question has pretty much been answered. But thanks for offering to look into it! Well, now I’d say my question has pretty much been answered. But thanks for offering to look into it!

]]> By: Bookworm http://blogs.e-rockford.com/inchambers/2008/06/05/blago-in-a-bind/#comment-326 Bookworm Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:43:50 +0000 http://blogs.e-rockford.com/inchambers/2008/06/05/blago-in-a-bind/#comment-326 So Madigan's now circulating "talking points" about impeachment to his members? (Per AP story) Looks like the ball just got a sharp nudge... So Madigan’s now circulating “talking points” about impeachment to his members? (Per AP story) Looks like the ball just got a sharp nudge…

]]> By: Aaron Chambers http://blogs.e-rockford.com/inchambers/2008/06/05/blago-in-a-bind/#comment-317 Aaron Chambers Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:35:40 +0000 http://blogs.e-rockford.com/inchambers/2008/06/05/blago-in-a-bind/#comment-317 Great question. I believe the House could convene a committee to consider impeachment. I'll check it out and get back to you early next week. I'm taking Friday off. Great question.

I believe the House could convene a committee to consider impeachment.

I’ll check it out and get back to you early next week. I’m taking Friday off.

]]> By: Bookworm http://blogs.e-rockford.com/inchambers/2008/06/05/blago-in-a-bind/#comment-315 Bookworm Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:10:40 +0000 http://blogs.e-rockford.com/inchambers/2008/06/05/blago-in-a-bind/#comment-315 The Illinois Constitution indicates that special sessions can be called either by the governor or by the leaders of both chambers (i.e. Madigan and Jones). I suspect, however, that it would be easier to herd cats across the Atlantic Ocean than to get Madigan and Jones to agree on calling a special session to discuss impeachment. Is there anything Madigan and the House can do on their own to get the impeachment ball rolling even if no special session is called? The Illinois Constitution indicates that special sessions can be called either by the governor or by the leaders of both chambers (i.e. Madigan and Jones). I suspect, however, that it would be easier to herd cats across the Atlantic Ocean than to get Madigan and Jones to agree on calling a special session to discuss impeachment. Is there anything Madigan and the House can do on their own to get the impeachment ball rolling even if no special session is called?

]]> By: Disgusted http://blogs.e-rockford.com/inchambers/2008/06/05/blago-in-a-bind/#comment-314 Disgusted Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:12:00 +0000 http://blogs.e-rockford.com/inchambers/2008/06/05/blago-in-a-bind/#comment-314 A little research last Sunday, when I was fuming about the recommend legislative pay raise, produced the following information from the Board of Elections website. The 11 members of the Compensation Review Board have given $92,000 plus to various Illinois Democratic politicians since 2000. Buy me a board seat and I'll see you get your raises. What a mess this state is. Elect NO incumbents. A little research last Sunday, when I was fuming about the recommend legislative pay raise, produced the following information from the Board of Elections website. The 11 members of the Compensation Review Board have given $92,000 plus to various Illinois Democratic politicians since 2000. Buy me a board seat and I’ll see you get your raises. What a mess this state is.
Elect NO incumbents.

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