Blago ousted, barred for life from elective office

Denied the opportunity to summon witnesses who might be called in his criminal trial- and therefore who might be able to offer evidence relevant to the case against him- Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been unanimously convicted by the state senate in his impeachment trial and ousted from office.

In a second, seperate vote, the senators voted to impose the "political death penalty," barring Blagojevich from ever seeking elective office in Illinois again.

Did Blago deserve it? Almost certainly.

Did he get a fair trial? Not a chance.