Via Rich

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has produced “talking points” for legislative candidates on the reasons to impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich.

The Associated Press obtained a copy of the memo Tuesday.

It refers to corruption under Blagojevich as “a tumor” that must be surgically removed. It also claims the governor has violated the state constitution by abusing his authority.

Spokesman Steve Brown says the talking points do not represent Madigan’s views. Instead, he says they simply provide information for any House candidates who want to discuss impeachment.

But the talking points are likely to deepen the feud between Madigan and Blagojevich, who are both Democrats.

The way I see it, this would appear to be a process by which the feud ends.

The other thing not revealed was how hard Steve Brown was laughing when he made his comment.

On a more serious note, the best thing is it isn’t just about Rezko, but the systemic undermining of the State Constitution.