The Illinois senate has begun the impeachment trial of Governor Rod Blagojevich . Blagojevich is refusing to take part in the trial because he says that the rules are so unfair that he can't present a defense. The judge said that the trial should proceed as though Blagojevich has presented a plea of not guilty.Blagojevich has spent most of today in New York where he made a live appearance on ABC's "Good morning America" and will appear on "Larry King Live" tonight. He is using his T.V appearances to proclaim his innocence.
The Democratic governor has been accused of trying to sell Barack Obama's senate seat, pressurizing campaign contributors and defying legislative decisions. Two-thirds of the senators would have to vote against him in order to remove him from office.
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