How's Burris playing in Peoria?

From NBC's Doug Adams In brief statements to reporters in Peoria, Ill., today, where he is on a statewide speaking tour, Sen. Roland Burris said he has "nothing to hide" and offered to answer questions before "any and all investigative bodies," including the Senate Ethics Committee. Burris said his testimony about contacts with impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagovich , are "truthful and consistent." He added that "there were never any inappropriate conversations between me or anyone else." Burris did not take any questions, and quickly left the room. Reporters are eager to question him after reports that last night he admitted he tried to arrange a fundraiser for the governor last fall, but was unable to persuade friends to contribute. NBC's Lee Cowan reported on MSNBC that though Burris may have admitted to trying to raise money for Blagojevich, essentially, there were no takers. Therefore, he is technically, standing by his statement that he did not raise money for or ... (link)