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2008-12-09 Home Front: Politix

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Posted by tipper 2008-12-09 11:48|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 So, how much is a seat in the Senate worth these days?

Posted by Richard of Oregon 2008-12-09 13:04|| 2008-12-09 13:04|| Front Page Top

#2 Less than what was spent on the Presidency. Unless the owners get into a bidding war like they do with their other hobby, professional sports teams.

Posted by Procopius2k 2008-12-09 13:06|| 2008-12-09 13:06|| Front Page Top

#3 So with Blago apparently out of the picture, who makes the appointment now? And what will his price be?

Posted by tu3031 2008-12-09 13:19|| 2008-12-09 13:19|| Front Page Top

#4 Apparently, at this point, he can appoint from jail! Haste is being made to impeach him to stop this appointment.

Posted by Sherry 2008-12-09 13:40|| 2008-12-09 13:40|| Front Page Top

Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2008-12-09 13:46|| 2008-12-09 13:46|| Front Page Top

#6 Yep, looks like the store is still open for business...

Illinois law allows Blagojevich to make an appointment while in jail. While the decision would be a disaster for Democrats politically, no one is ruling out that prospect. Any candidate appointed by the jailed governor would be immediately tainted, and would face immense hurdles winning on their own in 2010.

Blagojevich could also appoint a caretaker to the seat, but that also would not bode well for Democrats politically. Having a sitting Democratic senator from Illinois appointed by a jailed governor would hurt the partys chances of holding the seat in 2010.

Lieutenant governor Pat Quinn would take over if Blagojevich was forced to step down. Hes from the progressive wing of the state Democratic party, and is very close with Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) Schakowsky was not considered a frontrunner in the appointment process, but could get newfound consideration if Quinn becomes governor.

Posted by tu3031 2008-12-09 14:33|| 2008-12-09 14:33|| Front Page Top

#7 ROFL, BP. Great find.

"*Note Senate Seat not Actually for Sale"

Oh, yes it is. Just not by you, eBay seller. >:-(

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2008-12-09 17:32|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/] 2008-12-09 17:32|| Front Page Top

#8 BP - use the linky tool (the little globe icon) on the comment script. please

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-12-09 17:38|| 2008-12-09 17:38|| Front Page Top

#9 Or buy me a video card with that 3200x1600 resolution.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-12-09 18:18|| 2008-12-09 18:18|| Front Page Top

#10 Sorry!

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2008-12-09 19:44|| 2008-12-09 19:44|| Front Page Top

#11 np :-)

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-12-09 20:21|| 2008-12-09 20:21|| Front Page Top

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