Originally Published @ Care2.com, by Aaron D. Pendell:
As a resident of Illinois and someone who voted for Rod Blagojevich, not once but twice, there are a couple of things that I need to get off my chest. First, I have to explain how this character became the governor of Illinois to begin with. Secondly, I have to clarify some of the reasons why I believe the man must be removed from office.
Why I Voted for Blago:
In order to understand how this slow-motion train wreck became the chief executive of Illinois, you must first understand what the political climate was like leading up to his election in 2002. It must be known that whoever ran as a Democrat that year was going to get elected. Our previous Governor, George Ryan–current resident of a Wisconsin federal prison–all but assured that anyone but a Republican would win.
Again, in 2006 it was a toxic GOP that ensured Blago would retain power. His opponent that year was three-term Illinois State Treasurer and former head of the state’s GOP, Judy Barr Topinka. If you’re unfamiliar with Topinka, imagine Sarah Palin, but less likable…













