In response to the universal rejection of Blagojevich’s Senate appointment today, IL GOP Chairman Andy McKenna calls on Leaders of both parties to support a vote of the people should Burris’ Senate appointment get rejected:

“Blagojevich Democrats in Illinois and national Democratic leaders like Harry Reid have no one to blame but themselves during this Constitutional crisis in our state. Blagojevich Democrats who run Illinois could have stripped Blagojevich of his appointment powers 14 days ago and gave those powers to the people but they refused to act. Today, I call on all leaders in Illinois and in Washington, Republican or Democrat, to pledge their support for a special election in the event that Roland Burris’ Senate appointment is rejected. The people of Illinois deserve to choose their next United States Senator. This decision should not be made by Blagojevich’s Lt. Govnernor nor should this decision take place in the smoked filled back rooms of Washington, Chicago or Springfield.”

In response to the universal rejection of Blagojevich’s Senate appointment today, IL GOP Chairman Andy McKenna calls on Leaders of both parties to support a vote of the people should Burris’ Senate appointment get rejected:

“Blagojevich Democrats in Illinois and national Democratic leaders like Harry Reid have no one to blame but themselves during this Constitutional crisis in our state. Blagojevich Democrats who run Illinois could have stripped Blagojevich of his appointment powers 14 days ago and gave those powers to the people but they refused to act. Today, I call on all leaders in Illinois and in Washington, Republican or Democrat, to pledge their support for a special election in the event that Roland Burris’ Senate appointment is rejected. The people of Illinois deserve to choose their next United States Senator. This decision should not be made by Blagojevich’s Lt. Govnernor nor should this decision take place in the smoked filled back rooms of Washington, Chicago or Springfield.”

In response to the universal rejection of Blagojevich’s Senate appointment today, IL GOP Chairman Andy McKenna calls on Leaders of both parties to support a vote of the people should Burris’ Senate appointment get rejected:

“Blagojevich Democrats in Illinois and national Democratic leaders like Harry Reid have no one to blame but themselves during this Constitutional crisis in our state. Blagojevich Democrats who run Illinois could have stripped Blagojevich of his appointment powers 14 days ago and gave those powers to the people but they refused to act. Today, I call on all leaders in Illinois and in Washington, Republican or Democrat, to pledge their support for a special election in the event that Roland Burris’ Senate appointment is rejected. The people of Illinois deserve to choose their next United States Senator. This decision should not be made by Blagojevich’s Lt. Govnernor nor should this decision take place in the smoked filled back rooms of Washington, Chicago or Springfield.”

The Illinois Republican Party announced the creation of a Blagojevich Arrest Clock on FriendsofBlago.com, a clock counting the days and hours since Rod Blagojevich’s arrest and further reminding voters that the Governor still retains his senate appointment power.

“It is two days before Christmas and the one gift voters are looking for this holiday season is for the Blagojevich Democrats who control this state to strip Rod Blagojevich of his senate appointment power,” said IL GOP Chairman Andy McKenna. “Unfortunately, Democrats refuse to do the right thing by passing a special election so we created a clock to remind voters of each passing day that Rod Blagojevich retains his appointment power.”

The clock posted at www.FriendsofBlago.com will continue counting until Rod Blagojevich loses his senate appointment power.

The Party will break from additions to FriendsofBlago.com until after the holiday season, when the next individual and their web of connections to Rod Blagojevich will appear.

A recent survey by the Illinois Republican Party revealed that 2/3 of Illinois voters support a special election.