I agree with most of what the article said but I disagree about the motives.  A special election would NOT serve the democratic party since there is a moderate republican that would dearly love a run at the senate seat.  He would stand a chance too.  Better to follow the procedure now in progress.  the court to declare Blago unfit for office, allowing Quinn to take over and allowing the state legislature impeachment proceedings which have begun as we speak.  Plus the counties in Illinois are all in dire straits moneywise and would be finacially strapped if they had to hold a special election.  Better to let Quinn make the appointment because the voters in this state feel he is an anomoly in Illinois..an honest politician.