http://themoderatevoice.disqus.com/enFri, 22 May 2009 01:45:29 -0000http://themoderatevoice.com/25281/lincolns-birthday-present-will-blagojevich-be-gone/#comment-9783779<p>Past is past. Let's move forward and face tomorrow with high expectations. And to start with, lets think of ways not to step on others toes as this is what pres. Lincoln would likely do if still alive. By the way, don't forget to remember giving away fabulous food hampers not only during birthdays but for all occasions especially this day of the late pres.</p>HampersFri, 22 May 2009 01:45:29 -0000http://themoderatevoice.com/25281/lincolns-birthday-present-will-blagojevich-be-gone/#comment-4703603<p>No, he won't.</p><p>The only way that would have been possible is if, as I suggested when the scandal first broke, the Illinois House had crafted very narrowly tailored articles of impeachment. As it is one of two things will happen.</p><p>Either Gov. Blagojevich's lawyer will be able to spin out discovery nearly indefinitely, certainly beyond February 12, or he'll have grounds to fight any action by the Illinois House on the grounds of denial of due process.</p><p>Barring some dramatic development I think we'll be stuck with Gov. Blagojevich until he's convicted in the federal court or his term expires, whichever comes first.</p>Dave_SchulerSun, 28 Dec 2008 20:46:13 -0000