I have been following the proceedings in the Senate with just a few interruptions, and I have not heard a single speech in the governor’s defense. They range from harsh condemnation, to an indictment of Senate Democratic leaders who knew what sort of man Blagojevich was, to gentle criticism that “the governor clearly lost his way.”

Not that it should surprise anyone, but Blagojevich is indeed dead meat. John Kass is already soliciting suggestions for the governor’s new career.

The most amusing line so far is from a senator who called Illinois “the soul of America’s heartland.” No offense to those living in the Prairie State, but this is one particular day when people are hoping it isn’t so.