More Blago news: His chief defense lawyer has quit

[cali]

and he'll be on The View and GMA today. The following is from a long article about Blago, his impeachment and much more:

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"Blagojevich's fight would have one fewer supporter as his chief defense attorney, Ed Genson, announced Friday that he would pull out of the federal criminal case. In announcing his withdrawal, Genson insinuated the governor didn't listen to his advice.

"I never require a client to do what I say, but I do require them to at least listen," Genson said.

Blagojevich said Friday afternoon that he was surprised by Genson's announcement and had no further comment.

Blagojevich also suffered a legal setback Friday when a federal court ruled that state lawmakers could hear a handful of FBI wiretaps made in the corruption investigation that led to Blagojevich's arrest."

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090124/ap_on_re_us/illinois_governor

[cyclezealot]

1. Thought his attorney was going to

sue in court saying the impeachment procedures were illegal. Likely just a ruse.

[cali]

2. That may be another attorney

but Blagojevich is clearly out of control enough for his chief defense attny to quit.

[rpannier]

3. He has 3 attorneys representing him

The one that quit has been the odd man out over the past few days.

The other 2 are brothers or father-son I think

[cali]

4. The one who quit, was his defense lawyer in the criminal matter

that's pretty significant.

[rpannier]

5. Agreed

Thanks for filling me in

[mucifer]

6. This is EXACTLY what he does as governor. blago has no ability to listen or talk

with the state legislature, even from his own party. That is the beginning of why no other politicians like him. I always felt he was like bush/cheney in that respect.