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Burris: Charges against Blagojevich shouldn't affect him

 

Published 12/31/2008 by rsinderbrand at CNN Political Ticker

Burris defended his decision Wednesday. CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) – The man appointed by embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to fill President-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat repeated Wednesday that the governor's alleged criminal activities are "reprehensible," but should not affect his own opportunity to serve the state as senator. Watch Burris make the case for his decision Despite vows [...] (link)

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