Maybe the Only Crime Was by Blago’s Barber

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jan 27, 2009 Is Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich about to be impeached on grounds of loopiness, obnoxiousness and a bad haircut? It is unclear to me what else Blagojevich has done that a duly constituted jury would find illegal. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Illinois Senate Takes Up Blagojevich’s Case

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2009 He's been airing his side of the story to the press; now it's time for the Illinois Senate to actually decide Rod Blagojevich's fate. On Monday, the impeached Illinois governor went on trial, and his prospects aren't looking good. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Blago Compares Himself to Gandhi, MLK and Mandela

Staff / Truthdig Jan 26, 2009 A confession: We've been avoiding the news about embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whose impeachment trial begins Monday. There are too many storm clouds on the horizon to waste time on this man's circus. But we couldn't help but pause to marvel at the chutzpah of the governor, who dropped this bombshell on Sunday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

That’s Senator Burris to You, Bub

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2009 Although a majority of his state's voters are opposed to his appointment (according to a recent poll), Roland Burris will be seated as the junior senator from Illinois. Senate Democrats had promised not to seat Burris but, true to tradition, promptly caved. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Credentials in Order, Burris Is Heading Back to D.C.

Staff / Truthdig Jan 12, 2009 Last time he came knocking at the Capitol, the Senate sent Roland Burris away empty-handed. But now that the Illinois secretary of state has ended his protest and signed the relevant paperwork, Burris is hoping his next visit has a happier ending. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Road to Impeachment

Staff / Truthdig Jan 9, 2009 The Illinois House has voted to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich on charges of corruption -- like, for example, trying to sell a U.S. Senate seat to the highest bidder. The road to impeachment now leads to the Illinois state Senate, where a two-thirds majority is needed to boot Blagojevich. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Burris Hangs in the Balance

Staff / Truthdig Jan 7, 2009 The Coleman-Franken battle wasn't the only drama going down Tuesday on Capitol Hill. Roland Burris, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's pick for Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat, was not part of the swearing-in ceremony for new members of Congress, but he just might make it after all. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Yukking It Up at the Blago Show

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Jan 6, 2009 I am supposed to be typing out words that articulate a highly audible and terribly alarmed tsk tsk. Instead, I am laughing with unrestrained amusement at the farce that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has engineered. Honestly, I haven't had this much fun since New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer's implosion. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Burris: ‘I Am the Junior Senator From Illinois’

Staff / Truthdig Jan 6, 2009 Despite clear indications that not everyone on Capitol Hill is ready to acknowledge him as a U.S. senator, Roland W. Burris headed to Washington from Illinois on Monday, announcing that he was, in fact, the rightful new occupant of the seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Blagojevich vs. the Senate

Stanley Kutler / Truthdig Jan 5, 2009 Some have argued that the Senate does not have the right to reject embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's pick to replace Barack Obama. However, history clearly disagrees. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democrats Must Not Get Into Blagojevich’s Game

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jan 2, 2009 The governor is playing Chicago-style hardball at the highest level. His opponents need to reply in kind. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Blagojevich Gets Blagoje-Ditched

Staff / Truthdig Dec 31, 2008 Rod Blagojevich, the most recent Illinois governor to be mired in scandal, is finding himself at odds with his own party after Democratic leaders announced Tuesday that Blagojevich's attempt to fill Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat will be blocked, much to the disappointment of Blagojevich and his appointee, Roland Burris. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )