tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26427738.post5642116640926664443..comments2023-11-02T08:52:30.787-04:00Comments on Connecticut Bob: Blagojevich ImpeachedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26427738.post-40787540571168193332009-01-11T11:19:00.000-05:002009-01-11T11:19:00.000-05:00Bob, you're right. Until Blago is removed fro...Bob, you're right. Until Blago is removed from office, they won't have much legal standing to prevent him from carrying out his duties.<BR/><BR/>Of course, if the appointment was made while Blago was under impeachment and later convicted, THEN the Senate might have some wiggle room to dispute Burris. <BR/><BR/>But as it stands, the only way they'll prevent Burris from being seated isCT Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07334232414964958641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26427738.post-50249327172671499082009-01-11T09:13:00.000-05:002009-01-11T09:13:00.000-05:00As a matter of strict fact, Blah-boy would have th...As a matter of strict fact, Blah-boy would have the same power to appoint once impeached as he had beforehand.<BR/><BR/>His impeachment has no effect on this constitutional duties or powers; Burris' appointment would have the same level of legality.<BR/><BR/>As ACR implied, there have been two impeached Presidents, but no convictions.Bob Symmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03229871052043711728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26427738.post-21226230836269855012009-01-10T20:44:00.000-05:002009-01-10T20:44:00.000-05:00Barack and Obama freaks out your spellcheck. Is th...Barack and Obama freaks out your spellcheck. Is that why a certain party insists on calling him Houssien? J.C. Sr.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26427738.post-37633941041508287562009-01-10T19:14:00.000-05:002009-01-10T19:14:00.000-05:00You're probably right. But Harry is making us look...You're probably right. <BR/><BR/>But Harry is making us look even <I><B>duper</B></I> than usual!<BR/><BR/>(I guess that would be <I>SUPER-duper!</I>)CT Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07334232414964958641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26427738.post-58065197694799444262009-01-10T18:29:00.000-05:002009-01-10T18:29:00.000-05:00CT Bob said:"... after Harry Reid effectively make...<B>CT Bob said:</B><BR/><BR/><I>"... after Harry Reid effectively makes the Democrats look like a bunch of dupes.."</I><BR/><BR/>Don't blame poor Harry for <B>that</B>.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>(You didn't mean to hand me a staight line like that did you?)Authentic Connecticut Republicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867654898369536598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26427738.post-39825488068121101522009-01-10T18:22:00.000-05:002009-01-10T18:22:00.000-05:00The important thing is that they waited so long to...The important thing is that they waited so long to impeach Blago, they lost the chance to prevent him from appointing someone. If Blago was under impeachment when he appointed Burris, then Reid might have a legal leg to stand on. As it is, Burris will eventually get the seat, but only after Harry Reid effectively makes the Democrats look like a bunch of dupes.<BR/><BR/>And Blago will be removedCT Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07334232414964958641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26427738.post-16067851020063742922009-01-10T17:48:00.000-05:002009-01-10T17:48:00.000-05:00Impeached?So was Clinton; what was the impact of t...Impeached?<BR/><BR/>So was Clinton; what was the impact of that?Authentic Connecticut Republicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867654898369536598noreply@blogger.com