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Jumping the gun? (4.00 / 1)

I think TPM may have gotten ahead of itself. Here's the Tribune/WGN's latest take: (Madigan is the speaker of the IL House.)

Madigan said Democrats who control the House would meet today to discuss whether to proceed with other action, including calls for a special Senate election, while they are focused on impeachment proceedings. In the meantime, House leaders are expected to select 12 Democrats and nine Republicans to form a special investigative committee to consider a full impeachment before the entire House.

Madigan said the committee would begin meeting Tuesday morning.

Madigan initially called lawmakers to Springfield today to consider legislation that would set up a special election to fill the vacancy created by President-elect Barack Obama's ascension to the White House. But Illinois Democrats are under some pressure nationally to keep the appointment power to  hold the seat, rather than risk a loss to Republicans because of a Blagojevich backlash.

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by: DaveW @ Mon Dec 15, 2008 at 13:32:40 PM CST

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Thanks for the link (0.00 / 0)

I will update the post.

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by: Chris Bowers @ Mon Dec 15, 2008 at 13:40:01 PM CST

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