Blogo takes the airwaves

In a remarkable turn of events, embattled Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich has taken to the airwaves this morning in an attempt draw the public spotlight away from his impeachment trial in the state legislature, which begins this morning.

Here's the New York Times article on the media barrage.

The key point of the early article:

Legal and political analysts said Mr. Blagojevich’s decision to skip representation in the impeachment trial here and instead take to the airwaves suggested that he had given up on remaining in office and was now looking ahead to federal criminal charges — and potential jurors — he faces. In the impeachment hearing, removal seemed all but certain; but on television, these analysts said, Mr. Blagojevich could try to write his own narrative.

Will it work? Stranger things have happened, and there have been legal analysts who've questioned just how good a case the U.S. Attorney has against the well-coiffed conspirator.

If nothing else, a fascinating attempt to use public opinion to change the course of legal proceedings.

Stay tuned...