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Blagojevich Plans to Tap Burris
online.wsj.com - 12/30/2008
Blagojevich Plans to Tap Burris
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Blagojevich plans to name Roland W. Burris, the former attorney general of Illinois, to fill the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Obama.
Blagojevich to name Burris to Senate
chicagobreakingnews.com - 12/30/2008
Blagojevich to name Burris to Senate
— chicagobreakingnews.com — burris400.jpg Then Governor-elect Rod Blagojevich introduces his board of advisors, including Roland Burris (to the governor's left)... in November 2002. (Tribune file photo / Chuck Berman) Gov. Rod Blagojevich is expected today to name former Illinois ... (more) Blagojevich to name Burris to Senate

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Blagojevich to name Roland Burris to Obama's Senate seat
suntimes.com - 12/30/2008
Blagojevich to name Roland Burris to Obama's Senate seat
— suntimes.com — Gov. Blagojevich today is expected to name former state Comptroller and Attorney General Roland Burris to Illinois'... vacant U.S. Senate seat, a knowledgeable source said this morning. (more) Blagojevich to name Roland Burris to Obama's Senate seat

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politico.com - 12/30/2008
Senate Leadership: Burris 'unacceptable'
— politico.com — The Senate will not seat Roland Burris if Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich attempts to appoint him, a... Democratic leadership aide said. Majority Leader Harry Reid views Burris as "unacceptable," the aide said. (more) Senate Leadership: Burris 'unacceptable'

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Blagojevich to appoint Burris
Political Animal — ... Burris show up to stand with Blagojevich? How does he separate himself from the scandal, and make clear he's not " Blagojevich's man"? What does this do to the drive for a special election? Questions, questions. What happens now is open to debate, but one thing's for certain: Blagojevich is apparently throwing the chess board in the air. It was obvious from the criminal complain that the governor has plenty of chutzpah, but I suspect few saw this one coming. Update : The WSJ has a good piece with more on Burress' background.— ...

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