Democratic leaders in Washington and Illinois called on the Illinois legislature Tuesday to quickly schedule a special election to fill President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat rather than leave that power in Gov. Rod Blagojevich's hands.
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich went on a "corruption crime spree" and tried to benefit from his ability to appoint President-elect Barack Obama's Senate replacement, officials said Tuesday.
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