CONTACT: Rich Morthland
P: (309) 654-2229

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 17, 2010

MORTHLAND RESPONDS TO BLAGOJEVICH VERDICT

PORT BYRON – Rich Morthland, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 71st House District, responded to today’s jury verdict in the Rod Blagojevich corruption case:

“While I am pleased that Rod Blagojevich was found guilty of one charge, I do not believe this result allows us to move on. Today’s verdict was a minor conviction for his major crimes. So long as no resolution has been reached on all 24 counts, it is my opinion that justice has not yet been served. We cannot yet close this unfortunate chapter in our history.

“Rod Blagojevich’s corrupt reign as Governor of the State of Illinois has tarnished our State. It is my hope that, at his retrial on the remaining 23 counts, a future jury of his peers will allow us to move forward toward a more ethical future. The State of Illinois has great citizens who want to put this public fiasco behind them and once again focus
on a brighter future.”

“Our civil service workers, teachers, tradesmen and businessmen and women want to move forward. I am confident that they are up to the task. I hope that for all of the hard working citizens of Illinois we will be able to turn the page of corruption once and for all and right our course.”

“It is time to get the State of Illinois moving in the right direction.”

For questions or more information, please contact the Committee to Elect Rich Morthland at (309) 654-2229 or via e-mail at electmorthland@gmail.com.