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Friday, March 29
According to The Economist, Illinois hasn't been good about lawfully punishing its corrupt governors:
Amazingly, in a state known for sleaze, Mr Blagojevich is the first governor of Illinois to be impeached. Only seven American governors have ever been so canned, though 1920s Oklahoma saw two deploy the National Guard in an effort to deter opponents.