Not only that, but all these FReepers wondering why Blago is rambling on, calling him a goofball, etc. need to know one thing; it's all about the jury pool. All it takes is one Chicagoan to think he's a great guy and it's all over. Even should the trial occur after a Senate conviction, if he can't be convicted in a court, then he may have grounds to overturn a Senate conviction.
If this guy's a goofball, or delusional, or whatever one wants to think, he's a smart goofball. Very smart. This wasn't a presser; it was theater.
MSM is portraying Blago as the goofball. They completely ignore Rahm’s and Reid’s hands in this mess, and Rahms MIA status. How convenient!
He's no goofball. Reid assumed that and got his ass handed to him. He's a politician, and potentially a very dangerous one to certain as yet un-named parties. A character for sure, but absolutely sane.
Removal from office and a criminal conviction are separate from one another. Acquittal in a criminal trial would no more affect his removal, than would his removal allow for his immediate imprisonment.
Would Blago be able to get a fair trial in Illinois? Can federal trials have a change in venue?