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Pat Dollard | Young Americans —
Chicago Sun-Times:
Blago hit up Burris for cash
EXCLUSIVE | In his third sworn version of events, senator confirms pitch for donations
BY NATASHA KORECKI AND DAVE MCKINNEY
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burris for up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Blagojevich named Burris to the coveted post — something Burris initially failed to disclose under oath before an Illinois House impeachment panel, records and interviews show.
Burris acknowledges being hit up for the ...
Burris: Blago's Brother Asked for Cash
The Page by Mark Halperin —
... The Illinois Senator concedes that Blagojevich's brother asked for up to $10,000 in donations before he was appointed to the U.S. Senate.
Burris had failed to disclose the solicitiation. He says he did not make a donation. ...
Chicago Corruption Watch
The Corner on National Review Online —
Saturday, February 14, 2009 [image] Chicago Corruption Watch [Greg Pollowitz] Oh, yeah. That bribe. Chicago Sun-Times : Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burris for up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Blagojevich named Burris to the coveted post something Burris initially failed to disclose under oath before an Illinois House impeachment panel, records and interviews show. Burris acknowledges being hit up for the money in a new affidavit he has sent to the head of the House committee that recommended Blagojevich be removed from office. The ...
Rob Blagojevich Solicited Roland Burris for $10k Prior to Senate Appointment
Politics Daily —
... . The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Roland Burris failed to disclose that impeached and former Governor Rod Blagojevich's brother solicited a $10,000 contribution just prior to Burris' appointment to the Senate. The admission conflicts with previous sworn depositions in the case, putting Burris at risk of perjury... ...
Blago hit up Burris for cash
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News —
... of the House committee that recommended Blagojevich be removed from office. The affidavit is dated Feb. 5 -- three weeks after Burris was sworn in to replace President Obama in the Senate. Burris -- who did not give money to the Blagojevich campaign fund in response to the previously undisclosed solicitation -- provided a copy of the sworn statement to the Chicago Sun-Times Friday in response to questions about his contacts with the Blagojevich camp about fund-raising. Read more: http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/blagojevich/1431222,...
Shocker: Blagojevich Tried To Get Burris To Pay Him For Senate Appointment
Say Anything —
... Which speaks more to Blago’s mania than any ethical lapses on the part of Burris himself. Burris, after all, said “no.” ...
Most Ethical EVAH!!! [Dan Collins]
protein wisdom —
Bwahahahahahahahahahahaha . . . bwahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burris for up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Blagojevich named Burris to the coveted post — something Burris initially failed to disclose under oath before an Illinois House impeachment panel, records and interviews show. Burris (D-Ill.) acknowledges being hit up for the money in a new affidavit he has sent to the head of the House committee that recommended Blagojevich be removed from office. The affidavit is dated Feb. 5 — three weeks after ...
Burris covered up Blago solicitation
Hot Air » Top Picks —
... . The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Roland Burris failed to disclose that impeached and former Governor Rod Blagojevich’s brother solicited a $10,000 contribution just prior to Burris’ appointment to the Senate. The admission conflicts with previous sworn depositions in the case, putting Burris at risk of perjury: Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burris for up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Blagojevich named Burris to the coveted post — something Burris initially failed to disclose under oath before an Illinois House impeachment panel, ...
Report: Blago's brother hit up Burris for money
Ben Smith's Blog —
... Rod Blagojevich's brother hit Roland Burrris up for $10,000 in campaign cash--which Burris did not pony up--before naming him to the vacant Senate seat. What's more, the Chicago Sun-Times reports, Burris did not disclose the request while under oath before an Illinois House impeachment panel, but only in a second affidavit he has on February 5--some three weeks after he was sworn into the Senate. ...
Burris “Forgot” About Blago Solicitation
Flopping Aces —
Can anyone say perjury?
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burris for up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Blagojevich named Burris to the coveted post — something Burris initially failed to disclose under oath before an Illinois House impeachment panel, records and interviews show.
Burris acknowledges being hit up for the money in a new affidavit he has sent to the head of the House committee that recommended Blagojevich be removed from office.
The affidavit is dated Feb. 5 — three weeks after ...
Blagojevich Solicited Money from Burris
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire —
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's brother solicited Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) "for up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Blagojevich named Burris to the coveted post -- something Burris initially failed to disclose under oath before an Illinois House impeachment panel," the Chicago Sun Times reports. ...
Corrupt (Ex-)Governor Update XIV
d r i f t g l a s s —
Jesus, Roland, not here! (Original, untainted photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images North America) Just drop it in the plate on the way out. From the Sun Times: Blago hit up Burris for cash EXCLUSIVE | In his third sworn version of events, senator confirms pitch for donations February 14, 2009 BY NATASHA KORECKI AND DAVE MCKINNEY Staff Reporters Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burris for up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Blagojevich ...
So, Now You Tell Us: Senator Burris Reveals Contacts with Blagojevich
Firedoglake —
... The Sun-Times reports today that Roland Burris was not very forthcoming when he told the State House what contacts he had had with Rod Blagojevich's camp. ...
Blago Asked Burris for $$
Patterico's Pontifications —
This Chicago Sun Times headline says it all: Blago hit up Burris for cash.
Well, maybe not all. There’s a little more to it: Burris forgot to mention this when he was first questioned under oath about such solicitations:
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burris for up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Blagojevich named Burris to the coveted post — something Burris initially failed to disclose under oath before an Illinois House impeachment panel, records and interviews ...
Too Much... Democrat Sen. Roland Burris Caught In Scandal
Gateway Pundit —
Another day... Another Democrat is caught in a major scandal. When will it end? That didn't take long. Barack Obama's replacement in the US Senate, Roland Burris is already caught up in scandal. The Chicago Sun-Times reported: Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burris for up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Blagojevich named Burris to the coveted post -- something Burris initially failed to disclose under oath before an Illinois House impeachment panel, records and ...
Well, Senator Burris (D-IL) is from Illinois.
RedState: Conservative News and Community —
Annnnd that would be perjury:
Blago hit up Burris for cash
EXCLUSIVE | In his third sworn version of events, senator confirms pitch for donations
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burris for up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Blagojevich named Burris to the coveted post — something Burris initially failed to disclose under oath before an Illinois House impeachment panel, records and interviews show.
Burris (D-Ill.) acknowledges being hit up for the money in a new affidavit he ...
Did Sen. Burris commit sin of ommission?
The Swamp —
... As the Chicago Sun-Times broke today Burris, who was appointed to the Senate by Blagojevich before the governor was impeached, convicted and forced from office, has filed an affidavit with Illinois officials acknowledging that he was indeed approached by Rob Blagojevich, the former governor's brother, for up to $10,000. ...
YOU CAN JUST SAY “I FORGOT!” “Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burr…
Instapundit —
... YOU CAN JUST SAY “I FORGOT!” “Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burris for up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Blagojevich named Burris to the coveted post — something Burris initially failed to disclose under oath before an Illinois House impeachment panel, records and interviews show. . . . Burris’ statement offers the third version of events he has given about his discussions concerning the Senate seat, to which Blagojevich appointed him in late December, after Blagojevich was hit with federal corruption ...
See? This Is Why We Needed A Special Election In Illinois
A Chequer-Board of Nights and Days —
... Senate seating Roland Burris, our new Senator, when he was appointed to the position by former Governor Rod Blagojevich. I had assumed--and was given no reason to believe anything to the contrary--that the appointment was free of the taint that surrounded so many of Blagojevich's actions while Governor and while I wanted the law to be changed so that a special election would occur, the law is nevertheless the law. Of course, these were my beliefs before I had the chance to read this : Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burris for up to ...
See? This Is Why We Needed A Special Election In Illinois
RedState: Conservative News and Community —
... new Senator, when he was appointed to the position by former Governor Rod Blagojevich. I had assumed–and was given no reason to believe anything to the contrary–that the appointment was free of the taint that surrounded so many of Blagojevich’s actions while Governor and while I wanted the law to be changed so that a special election would occur, the law is nevertheless the law.
Of course, these were my beliefs before I had the chance to read this:
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland ...
Another clown in Blago's circus
Power Line —
... The Chicago Sun-Times now picks up the story. The Sun-Times reports: "Burris changed his answer Feb. 5 in a quietly filed affidavit." The Sun-Times has posted the affidavit ...
Report: Burris Lied in Sworn Testimony; Blago solicited Money prior to Appointment
The Discerning Texan —
The Chicago Sun-Times has quite an eye-opener: Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burris for up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Blagojevich named Burris to the coveted post — something Burris initially failed to disclose under oath before an Illinois House impeachment panel, records and interviews show. Burris acknowledges being hit up for the money in a new affidavit he has sent to the head of the House committee that recommended Blagojevich be removed from office. The affidavit is dated Feb. 5 — three weeks after ...
Why did Roland Burris lie?
Power Line —
... reveals that he was solicited for campaign cash (up to $10,000, according to the Sun-Times) by Governor Blagojevich's brother Robert in connection with Burris's interest in the seat. ...
Moved too fast on Burris?
Stubborn Facts —
... The Chicago Sun-Times article disclosing the affidavit filing reports that Burris had previously denied having been approached by anybody from the "Blagojevich camp" regarding the Senate seat. ...
Burris Contradicts Sworn Testimony On Talking To Blago's Office
TPMMuckraker —
... The Chicago Sun-Times reported on Saturday that Sen. Roland Burris admitted, in a signed affidavit, to having talked with several Blagojevich aides about the open U.S. Senate seat. That admission appears to contradict Burris' sworn testimony last month before the Illinois legislature. ...
DID DEMOCRATS COVER UP BURRIS LIES TO GET STIM BILL PASSED?
Right Wing Nut House —
... a huge political firestorm as a result of a convenient memory loss? I would think a call to Illinois’ senior senator Dick Durbin might be in order, don’t you? Durbin, the #2 Democrat in the senate, just might have mentioned it in passing to Harry Reid, wouldn’t you think? Speculation, yes. And logical? You decide. The point being, Democrats were willing to sit on this story until the stimulus vote was safely passed. The vote in the senate was Friday the 13th and the Sun Times story appeared the next day . But what if the story had broken on February 6th, the day after Burris ...
