I have not seen this diaried yet, so I apologize if I am repeating someone else's diary. Pat Quinn, Illinois' Lt. Governor just finished a news conference regarding the arrest of Governor Blagojevich.
Patrick Quinn is a progressive who has worked hard to help veterans and the environment. He has urged Governor Blagojevich to either resign or step aside until this matter is settled. Illinois allows a governor to step aside like the 25th Amendment of the US Constitution. If he does not I expect the General Assembly will convene a special session to impeach Blagojevich.
Quinn also suggested that the Legislature change the law to force a special election to fill Obama's Senate seat. Under the circumstances such a election is necessary. Any appointed senator sent from Illinois to Washington will be tainted. Originally I was hoping the seat would be quickly filled so that Illinois' new Senator would have more seniority than the incoming class. However that is no longer of paramount importance.
I believe Quinn will make a good governor after the Blagojevich debacle. I have never heard anyone question his honesty.
Update: Wow first time on recommend list. Thanks.