The Politico and WaPo also cover this.
Plus rich quotes from our Illinois Dem pols. AP:
House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, said he is ready to convene the House on Monday to vote on a special election that would choose the successor to President-elect Barack Obama.
The move follows the arrest of Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was taken into custody early Tuesday and accused of seeking money or other favors to influence his choice in picking Obama's replacement.
"Today's events are shocking and disappointing. It represents a new low for conduct by public officials," Madigan said in a statement.
Illinois Senate President Emil Jones said he would also call senators back for a special session.
"The faith of the citizens of Illinois has once again been shaken," Jones said.
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