I have to admit a fair amount of ambivalence here. Ryan's death-penalty moratorium and generally socially-progressive stances during his term made him the best damn liberal democratic governor I've ever had....
But, being a Republican, he could only be saved so much....
From CNN
Ex-governor guilty of racketeering
CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- Former Gov. George Ryan, who drew international praise when he commuted the sentences of everyone on Illinois' death row, was convicted of racketeering and fraud Monday in a corruption scandal that ended his political career in 2003.
Ryan, 72, sat stone-faced as the verdict was read and afterward vowed to appeal.
"I believe this decision today is not in accordance with the kind of public service that I provided to the people of Illinois over 40 years, and needless to say I am disappointed in the outcome," Ryan said.
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