Blagojevich Impeached 59-0

Illinois lawmakers have not only thrown out Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, they have barred him from ever holding public office in the state again. Both votes were 59-0. Blagojevich’s removal comes nearly two months after his arrest on charges of trying to sell Barack Obama’s vacant Senate seat. He is the first U.S. governor in more than 20 years to be removed by impeachment. Democratic Lt. Gov. Patrick Quinn automatically became the new governor/AP. More here .