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Closing Arguments: Must Blagojevich Resign?
December 10, 2008 11:59 PM
We reported in tonight's show that all 50 Democrats in the Senate today signed onto a request for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's resignation because of the graft allegations he's facing.
The unified call on Capitol Hill followed the same message from President-elect Barack Obama, whose vacated Senate seat is at the center of the scandal.
At this hour, the rallying cry continues to fall on deaf ears, with the governor's office going on with "business as usual."
So tonight, we ask you: Should the embattled governor simply resign? Or should he be allowed to fulfill his duties until convicted in a court of law?
Tell us what you think.
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He should resign!
Posted by: Dawn | Dec 11, 2008 12:08:54 AM
I am from Illinois, and I think he should resign immediately. He is making a mockery of his office, and we cannot trust him with anything.
Posted by: Donna | Dec 11, 2008 12:09:24 AM
I thought in this country we are innocent until proven guilty?
Posted by: diana | Dec 11, 2008 12:09:52 AM
I'm embarrassed about the crooked governor we have in Illinois. Remember - he won on a platform of reform after Gov. Ryan was gone.
I think he must resign at once. I suspect he won't, however, as he doesn't think he's done anything
wrong!!!
Posted by: Judy L'Amoureux | Dec 11, 2008 12:10:22 AM
Blagojevich must resign
Posted by: JC | Dec 11, 2008 12:11:05 AM
Although he is innocent till proven guilty in the courts, the evidence looks pretty bad. This is not something democrats need right now but more importantly its not something the country needs. He should resign and face trial. If he is indeed innocent then I will gladly take the "in your face" but now is now and we need to move on.
Posted by: Palak G. | Dec 11, 2008 12:11:11 AM
Blago should resign, but he's too stupid, yet vain. I think Lisa Madigan ought to pick him like a buzzard and impeached him stripping him of all pension and monies owed.
Posted by: William | Dec 11, 2008 12:12:52 AM
Yes, most definitely!
Posted by: TF Modupe | Dec 11, 2008 12:13:02 AM
HE SURE AS HELL BETTER RESIGN!
HOW SHAMEFUL FOR MY STATE
Posted by: KATHY | Dec 11, 2008 12:13:21 AM
Yes, He has to resign. He is about everything that we are trying to get away from. We need good honest representives. We are already in enough difficulities, we don't need some one who is a threat to every thing this country stand for.
Posted by: Joan Carter Brune | Dec 11, 2008 12:13:38 AM
He needs to resign, and serve his time in prison. For even considering selling a Senate Seat! This is AMERICA, and he ought to band from the United States!
Posted by: Sabrina | Dec 11, 2008 12:13:45 AM
Resign and Plead guilty
Posted by: Art Dusenbury | Dec 11, 2008 12:13:49 AM
The prosecutors are very experienced, and must know what they are doing! Therefore yes yes yes, he should resign. Tapped phone call conversations are enough for me. He has shamed himself, and all the people of Illinois. What more do we need to hear. Just resign, and leave Illinois.
Debra Vogler
Melrose Park, Il.
Posted by: debra marie vogler | Dec 11, 2008 12:14:40 AM
Yes he should resign now. NO questions about it.
Posted by: Lois Spearman | Dec 11, 2008 12:15:53 AM
I've had a deep feeling for a long time that this guy is yet another in a long line of corrupt and deceitful public officials. Of course, I say that Blago absolutely MUST resign.
Posted by: Ann W | Dec 11, 2008 12:16:05 AM
The country does not need any more distractions! We should be buidling alliances not lining our pockets.
Posted by: TF Modupe | Dec 11, 2008 12:16:42 AM
He should resign ASAP and spare the residents and taxpayers of Illinois the expense and disgrace of impeachment proceedings. It is unrealistic that he will be able to adequately fulfill the role of Govenor and concentrate on Illinois issues / business with the legal and personal issues he will be dealing with, regardless of whether he is ultimately proven guilty or innocent.
Posted by: Amy | Dec 11, 2008 12:17:14 AM
Requesting that the Govenor resign should not be a question, instead it should be a commond. The United States of America is the only country in the world that allows immoral and disrespectful behaviors to go unpunished, and reinforces negative behaviors with Media exposure. I love this country but I am often disappointed with this country tolerance for bad behaviors.
Posted by: Debra | Dec 11, 2008 12:17:38 AM
If he doesn't resign, he should be impeached.
Posted by: Toni | Dec 11, 2008 12:17:51 AM
YES! THE GOVERNOR SHOULD RESIGN IMMEDIATELY!!!he is a disgrace to our state and to the president=elect
Posted by: kathy Bruni | Dec 11, 2008 12:17:56 AM
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