Politics & Government

Patch Poll: Blago Saga Over?

Blago's sentence will put him on ice. How did Illinois voters elect him twice?

Two of Illinois' last three governors have been sentenced on federal corruption charges.

George Ryan was convicted in 2006 on charges of racketeering and fraud during his time as Illinois governor and secretary of state, receiving money and vacations in exchange for offers of state business and political favors. He was sentenced to more than six years.

Rod Blagojevich was convicted in June on a variety of counts, including attempted extortion and soliciting bribes, notably a plan to sell an appointment to the U.S. Senate, following Barack Obama's election as president. He was sentenced today, Dec. 7, to 14 years.

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So what do you think? Is Illinois political "culture of corruption" finally going to change? Take our Patch poll and feel free to add a comment on what's needed to clean up government in Illinois.


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