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Illinois Guv to Pick Obama Replacement
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ABC News' Teddy Davis Reports: Now that President-elect Barack Obama has formally submitted his Senate resignation (effective Sunday), Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) has broad discretion in coming up with a replacement.
Blagojevich need only pick someone who is a resident of Illinois, is at least 30 years old, and has been a United States citizen for at least nine years.
Illinois allows substitute senators to stay in place until the unexpired term is done, which would be 2010 in the case of Obama who was elected in 2004.
Illinois law does not dictate how quickly Blagojevich must make the pick. The governor has said, however, that he is aiming to do it by the end of the year.
Valerie Jarrett, an Obama adviser and close friend of the family, took herself out of the running to replace him in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday.
While Blagojevich wants a senator who agrees with his policy agenda, he has indicated that he will not appoint himself.
"I'm not interested in the U.S. Senate, I like my job as governor," said Blagojevich at a post-election press conference.
The individuals listed below are just some of the names which have circulated as possible Senate replacements:
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr (D-IL)
Illinois Veterans Affairs Director Tammy Duckworth
Illinois State Sen. President Emil Jones
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL)
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL)
Attorney General Lisa Madigan
Lieutenant Gov. Pat Quinn
November 13, 2008 in Obama, Barack, Vote 2008: Democrats, Vote 2008: Republicans, Washington, White House | Permalink | User Comments (29)
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I would go with Oprah.
Oprah, Opera, Opera for Senate!!!
Posted by: Coke2 | Nov 13, 2008 5:17:33 PM
I feel that Governor Blagojevich should choose Jesse Jackson Jr., he is the best candidate.
Posted by: Irene Livingston | Nov 13, 2008 6:20:31 PM
At least Mr. Obama acts Presidential, that is more than the "worst" president we have had so far.... the big "W".
Posted by: LtCol USMC | Nov 13, 2008 10:21:46 PM
Chicago, what a dump.You couldn't pay
me to live there.
Posted by: ran | Nov 14, 2008 10:22:48 AM
JUST WAIT AND SEE WHO GOV. BLAG CHOOSES!!
Posted by: Lucky Lucy | Nov 14, 2008 5:21:40 PM
"Jimmy Carter will be jumping up and down after 2 years of Obama because he will no longer be known as the worst President. Posted by: Illinois"
If you think Jimmy Carter was the worst president elect, where does that put BUSH?
And to think, your from Illinois. Let me guess, your a white repub....
Posted by: blackandproud | Nov 17, 2008 10:27:03 AM
i think lisa madigan is the woman for the job.she has done a great job for the state as attorney gen.
Posted by: infamous | Nov 18, 2008 12:03:44 PM
How long before JJ JR and Emil Jones plus Obama take the fall?
Posted by: blago | Dec 10, 2008 1:12:13 AM
Perhaps an appointment from the ranks of the Chicago " family" would at least show that Ill. leaders are really "aware"
Posted by: cuzinmikie | Jan 18, 2009 9:29:11 PM
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