DrLove
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Nope, this isn't Political Satire
www.nbcchicago.com
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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.
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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.
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