Blagola Banished

On Thursday, Governor Rod Blagojevich (D-IL) was expelled (59-0). Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn supplanted him. “He failed the test of character,” said State Senator Matt Murphy. “He is beneath the dignity of the state of Illinois. He is no longer worthy to be our governor.”

For fifty-one days, Blagojevich was arrogant, egotistical, oblivious, repugnant, and superior. He ignored his circumstances. He paralyzed policy. He violated sacred ideals. Blagojevich’s exodus is the sad end of a sorry episode. Someday, I hope he is incarcerated.