August 27, 2010

Sen. Radogno responded to news reports that former Governor Rod Blagojevich has indicated an interest in again running for office if his current felony conviction is overturned on appeal, and if he is not convicted of other offenses in his second trial.

The Senator said reporters, editors and interviewers should be aware that Rod Blagojevich was impeached and removed from office on January 29, 2009. As part of that impeachment proceeding he was disqualified from holding state or local public office in Illinois.

Sen. Radogno wants to be clear that the prohibition on holding public office is not contingent upon the results of any criminal proceeding against Rod Blagojevich, including any future appeal of his felony conviction or the outcome of a future trial.

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