SPRINGFIELD, Ill. AP – Gov. Rod Blagojevich has reversed course and asked to make a closing argument Thursday at his impeachment trial, a move that comes days after avoiding the proceedings that could remove him from office.

His request to speak shocked the Senate when it was announced Wednesday. Until now, Blagojevich has boycotted the trial, calling it biased and unconstitutional. Lawmakers don’t know what to expect: Defiance Anger A resignation announcement