The AP breaks the story, I think we all saw it coming, this was Obama's only option at this point. He also urges the Illinois senate to vote on having a special election to fill the seat.
This is a big gamble for Obama, as there is a decent chance the seat could be picked up by a Republican in a special election, as the state is weary of Democratic machine politics and embattled administrations.
It could also be a chance for Obama to burnish some real reformer cred and endorse an unknown or a reform candidate for the seat.
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