"Judge Dismisses Blagojevich's Political Comeback Suit, Quoting Dr. Seuss: 'Just Go, Go, GO!'"
TL;DR
A federal judge dismissed former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich's lawsuit attempting to reverse a ban on his return to public office, using Dr. Seuss' "Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!" to emphasize his decision. The judge debunked Blagojevich's claims and highlighted that a federal court cannot intervene in a legislative impeachment proceeding. Blagojevich, who was impeached and imprisoned for political crimes, filed the lawsuit in 2021, representing himself, but the judge ultimately dismissed the case, stating that the courthouse is no place for a publicity stunt.
- Quoting Dr. Seuss, 'Just go, Go, GO!' federal judge dismisses Blagojevich political comeback suit The Associated Press
- Judge quotes Dr. Seuss in tossing out Blagojevich lawsuit: "Will you please go now!" CBS Chicago
- Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich's civil rights lawsuit that would allow him to run for office again dismissed by judge WLS-TV
- US judge cites Dr. Seuss in dismissing Blagojevich suit: ‘Just Go. Go. GO! The Hill
- Judge slams ex-Gov. Blagojevich as he tosses suit out of federal court Chicago Tribune
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