Governor Blagojevich has the right/responsibility to select someone to fill out the remaining two years of President-Elect Barack Obama's Senate term. Obama has publicly stated it is the Governor's decision, but many feel he will have some influence on the pick. There are many factors at play with this pick (as usual). Obama is the only african american in the senate, and there is pressure to make sure there is one for the next two years. The governor also has the opportunity to select a political rival to prevent them from running against him in his 2010 re-election attempt. That group is large and could include Dan Hynes, Alexi Giannoulias, or the intriguing Lisa Madigan. Another possibility is Jan Schakowsky who has publicly stated her interest in the appointment prematurely for months.
Or he could pay off a loyal supporter for their efforts, possibly Illinois Senate President Emil Jones? And while he insists he has no interest in appointing himself, it would not be the first time he did the opposite of what he says to the voters, and it would be an ideal way to step away from the awful mess he has helped create in Springfield.
Or he could pay off a loyal supporter for their efforts, possibly Illinois Senate President Emil Jones? And while he insists he has no interest in appointing himself, it would not be the first time he did the opposite of what he says to the voters, and it would be an ideal way to step away from the awful mess he has helped create in Springfield.
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