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By Kevin Lee Illinois Statehouse News
SPRINGFIELD – Rod Blagojevich says he could return to politics if he avoids conviction in federal court.
On "Fox News Sunday," Blagojevich said he was hoping for a political comeback if found innocent on all corruption charges.
But Mattoon Republican Dale Righter says Blagojevich can't hold a local elected or state elected position.
Righter was one of the lawmakers who voted to remove Blagojevich from office in January 2009 and forbid him from ever holding office in Illinois again.
082410Righter1 :12.8 …denial of reality."
Eastern Illinois Democrat Toi Hutchinson, says the former governor is preparing for a possible re-trial.
082410Hutchinson1 :9.6 …feel sorry for him."
Last week jurors could not decide on 23 of the 24 corruption counts against Blagojevich.
Federal prosecutors have already indicated they intend to re-try the former Illinois governor.
