DrLove
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Nope, this isn't Political Satire
In a federal civil rights complaint, Blagojevich, now 64, declared what happened to him was unconstitutional, because he was denied the right to call witnesses and to cross-examine the government's witnesses. The governor also claimed he was denied the right to present evidence, especially certain undercover tapes.
And as a result, according to the court filings, people have been denied the right to vote (for him).
"Perish the thought, but if I were to drop dead right here, my obituary in tomorrow's paper would not be that good," Blagojevich said Monday.
Rod Blagojevich Files Lawsuit Seeking Right to Run for Office in Illinois Again
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich filed a federal lawsuit Monday, arguing his civil rights were violated when the Illinois State Senate banned him from running for state or local office ever again.
www.nbcchicago.com