Editorial: Let the Blagojevich saga be an important lesson for all Illinois politicians
On Monday justices of the U.S. Supreme Court flicked off the latest appeal from Rod Blagojevich much as they flick lint from black robes. No need to explain why the elaborate arguments from his lawyers went ker-flop. No cause to reconsider the litany of felony convictions, the 14-year sentence, nothing. Next case?
For judges back in Illinois, of course, the next case is never far away. Corrupt politicians have made
