CHICAGO — Two of Illinois’ top politicians issued fresh calls today for disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s resignation, calling him incapacitated as lawmakers gear up for a session that could lead to his impeachment.
State Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn, both likely candidates in the 2010 gubernatorial campaign, criticized the governor anew during appearances on NBC’s “Meet the Press” and CBS’s “Face the Nation.” Both said they want Blagojevich to resign, but that the Legislature should move to impeach if he doesn’t.
They also favor a special election to fill President-elect Barack Obama’s vacant Senate seat, which Blagojevich is accused of trying to sell.
Madigan has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to strip Blagojevich of his powers.
Quinn said he has seen legislation that would allow him to temporarily appoint someone to the Senate seat until a special election if Blagojevich stepped down.
