Springfield, IL…State Representative Renée Kosel (R-Mokena) applauds the Senate for their decision to remove Democrat Governor Rod Blagojevich from office based on several impeachable offenses including a blatant abuse of power, as well as federal corruption charges. The Senate voted overwhelmingly to convict and remove Governor Blagojevich from office following a week-long impeachment trial under the leadership of Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Fitzgerald.
The Senate heard a testimony from FBI agent Daniel Cain regarding the criminal affidavit as well as the positive voice identification of Governor Blagojevich on the recorded phone calls. The Senate also listened to tape recordings of the Governor discussing a pay-to-play scheme involving a horse racing law in exchange for a campaign contribution.