Jan 30, 2009

Rod Blagojevich impeached: Quinn now Illinois governor

Illinois Senators voted unanimously to convict Blagojevich (upper photo) and bar him from ever holding political office in the state again.

Lieutenant governor Pat Quinn (lower photo) was sworn in as governor to officially replace Blagojevich.

In a political drama that has dominated Illinois news since early December this was the final act -- or was it?

Don’t expect a cunning fighter like Blagojevich to take this sitting down. He knows where all the political bodies are buried.

Unless he ends up like Vince Foster, Blago will probably have his revenge. Keep the popcorn handy -- this movie ain’t over yet.

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