Rod Blagojevich to quit Monday? Illinois official

Rod Blagojevich is the subject of a federal corruption scandal, in which he is accused of attempting to sell the vacated Senate seat once held by President-Elect Barack Obama.

On Sunday's Meet the Press, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said:

"We have heard that there is a possibility that tomorrow he will make an announcement where he will step aside. I don't know if that means he will resign or take another option that is provided under the Illinois constitution where he can voluntarily recognize that there is a serious impediment to his ability to carry out his duties, and therefore temporarily remove himself.

That second option would potentially allow him to keep his salary and I have heard as well that that is one of his main concerns -- his financial circumstances right now."

Oh, yeah, that's really impressive (insert sarcasm here), and sounds characteristic of Rod Blagojevich: worry about his finances. Despite the fact that the most focused part of the corruption scandal is the alleged auction of Obama's seat, he has been under investigation by federal officials for years.

Also on Meet the Press, Illinois Lt. Gov. Patrick Quinn, who would replace Blagojevich should he leave office said:

"I hope the governor does resign. I think that is best for the people of Illinois ... He's got to do something because our state is in crisis."

He also indicated that he would appoint a successor to Obama if that should happen, rather than hold a special election. Quinn is also a Democrat, BTW.

"I am concerned that we always have two senators from Illinois representing us in Washington. I think it is very important that whoever is governor is given an opportunity to appoint at least a temporary person until an election could take place."