Though Governor Rod Blagojevich gives no sign of stepping down, his ability to fulfill his official duties is seriously in question.
Kent Redfield, UIS professor emeritus of Political Science, says that while Blagojevich is governor and can sign bills and issue executive orders, "Nothing he does will be taken on its merits. It will all be: How does this fit into (his) legal problems?"
Redfield's comments were part of an article published in the December 11, 2008, Peoria Journal Star.
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