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Posted: 1:52 PM Dec 30, 2008
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White Will Reject Any Paperwork That Gov. Rod Blagojevich Files
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says he'll reject any paperwork that Gov. Rod Blagojevich files to name a new U.S. senator.
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Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says he'll reject any paperwork that Gov. Rod Blagojevich files to name a new U.S. senator.
The secretary of state keeps state records and certifies official actions.
But White says he won't certify anything Blagojevich does to fill the Senate seat once held by President-elect Barack Obama.
White issued a statement today saying he can't accept any paperwork from Blagojevich on the Senate seat "because of the current cloud of controversy surrounding the governor."
It isn't clear if that administrative roadblock would keep the appointment from taking place.
Blagojevich is expected to name former attorney general Roland Burris to the vacancy later in the day.
Senate leaders have said they won't seat anyone appointed by Blagojevich, who was arrested on federal corruption charges this month.
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Until removed by impeachment or convicted in court Blagojevich is the current governor of Illinois. Jesse White has a duty certify until such impeachment or conviction. If Roland Burris is of good character etc. he should be seated as one of Illinois sentator's until he must win public conformation at election time. Tough as that is, it's the law. To try to circumvent the law is worse than the governors personal indiscretions.
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No Joan,no. The governor has no moral to name a Senator, Doe's he have an ounce of common sense? a sense of reality?. Any appointment by him is void ipso-facto. Come on. Victor
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It's about time someone has the guts to do what is right. Good man, supporting the citizens of Illinois. Thanks
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