Blago Removed as Governor: I Wonder How Many Democrats are Nervous Today

The Illinois State Senate voted to remove Rod Blagojevich from office. I personally feel this was a witch hunt of an unpopular governor and power politics from the Madigan family (Mike and Lisa), and I am not sure he was given a fair trial. From what I heard, it sounds like Blago might be trying to take a few prominent politicians down with him--most notably Rahm Emannuel.

During Blago's 90 minutes on the Illinois State Senate floor, Blago accused Emannuel of coming up with the idea of selling the Senate seat. I doubt Blago goes away. He played his demise perfectly becoming a media darling. This week's media love affair with him will attract more interviews, and he has nothing to lose now. He lost everything as the state Senate removed him from office yesterday.

I haven't heard anything officially, but a book deal will probably come as well as more TV time. He wasn't afraid to name names as he delivered testimony yesterday, and he doesn't come across as the type to let it go. Democrats must be squirming knowing Rod's mouth is opening wider in the coming weeks. Apparently, Obama's faith in the media and their damage control of his administration prevented behind the scenes intervention of the impeachment trial. I have to wonder if they are kicking themselves for not making a deal behind the scenes to get him to shut up.

Blago understands Chicago politics. It will be interesting to watch what comes to light now since he has nothing to lose. America, you will soon know the real Obama, Chicago politician.