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What's in it for Blagojevich?
Politics Daily —
So Rod Blagojevich found his man, and it's Roland Burris. Burris, a former Illinois Comptroller and State Attorney General, will be named to fill Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat later today. While this is clearly a big day for Burris, the question now is what's in it for Blagojevich? Clearly, a bribe was offered, but it may be weeks before Patrick Fitzgerald reveals it in a [bleep]-filled press conference. Tell us what Burris offered that, say, Mike Ditka could not. View Poll Permalink ...
Blagojevich to Name Obama Senate Replacement
The Caucus —
... As recently as ten days ago, his lawyer, Edward Genson, said he would not attempt to make an appointment, since Senate leaders had indicated they would not accept anyone whom the beleaguered Mr. Blagojevich had appointed. Mr. Burris, 71 and a Democrat, is a longtime political player in this state, who has run for governor before, including mounting a primary challenge against Mr. Blagojevich. Mr. Obama backed him over Mr. Blagojevich in that race. The Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times reported the planned appointment on their web sites today, saying that ...
Breaking: Blago To Fill Obama's Seat
Ace of Spades HQ —
Breaking: Blago To Fill Obama's Seat [image] Chutzpah, defiance and the hair...that's the Blago we've come to know and loathe . 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. A news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris, 71, had lobbied the governor for the position in recent weeks.
Stir the Pot Blago, Stir the Pot!*
The Corner on National Review Online —
... ] From the Sun-Times: 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. A news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. ...
Jonathan Garthwaite: Blagojevich to name Roland Burris to Obama's Senate seat
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog —
From the Chicago Sun-Times : 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. A news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris, 71, had lobbied the governor for the position in recent weeks. Burris made a previous attempt at the Senate seat in the past -- unsuccessfully. In 1984, he was beat out for the Democratic nomination by Paul Simon.
Report: Bold Blago Rides Again, Appoints Burris to Senate Seat
Weekly Standard Blog —
... disgraced governor who faces criminal charges of trying to sell the post, sources familiar with the decision said.
Shortly after Obama's Nov. 4 victory, Burris made known his interest in an appointment to the Senate but was never seriously considered, according to Blagojevich insiders. But in the days following Blagojevich's arrest, and despite questions over the taint of a Senate appointment, Burris stepped up his efforts to win the governor's support.
More on Burris:
Former Illinois Attorney General Roland ...
Blagojevich Names Roland Burris to Obama’s Former Senate Seat
Boots and Sabers —
... The Sun Times is reporting . 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. A news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wow. No shame whatsoever. If I were Burris, I’d decline the appointment. He’s be tainted forever if he took it. Posted by Owen at ...
Blago to Name Obama Successor
The Latest on Air America —
[image] Flicker creative commons by soundfromwayout Defiant Rod Blagojevich is getting weirder, crossing the Rubicon into the land of plain old crazy: 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. A news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. More here.
Breaking - Blago Finds A Body To Fill The Senate Seat
Pat Dollard | Young Americans —
Apparently going against the wishes of the idiot dems in the US Congress.
Chicago Sun-Times:
Blagojevich to name Roland Burris to Obama’s Senate seat
BY DAVE McKINNEY
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.
A news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris, 71, had lobbied the governor for the position in ...
Blago’s Got Balls of Brass
Daily Pundit —
Blagojevich to name Roland Burris to Obama’s Senate seat :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich
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.
Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris, 71, had lobbied the governor for the position in recent weeks.
So….how much did he have to pay for it?
Oh, and remember when the Illinois legislature was either going to impeach ...
Psycho Blagojevich to Fill Obama's Senate Seat With Apparent Fellow Psycho Today
Tennessee Guerilla Women —
... by Democratic Senate leaders that they would not seat anyone appointed by the disgraced governor who faces criminal charges of trying to sell the post, sources familiar with the decision said. But wait... Roland Martin is arguing on CNN - right now - that Democratic Senate leaders will have a very hard time refusing to seat Burris because, and only because, Burris is black! Gawd help the Democratic Party (and Roland Martin). Blagojevich to name Roland Burris to Obama's Senate seat Roland Burris ...
Hot Rod Blagojevich to Appoint Roland Burris to Obama’s Senate Seat But Harry Reid Says NO
FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog —
... Yep, Hot Rod is set to make the appointment within the hour and YES, Roland Burris is a long time Illinois Democrat hack who is a crony of Hot Rod. ...
Important Announcement
Shakesville —
Rod Blagojevich is nutz. Harry Reid slightly less so.
Bent Burris For The Illinois Senate
Classical Values —
Bent Burris For The Illinois Senate Bent Rod Blagojevich plans to name Roland Burris to the US Senate seat vacated by Mr. Obama who plans to carry on as the Most Corrupt President Elect Ever although I might hasten to add that there is no proof, so far, that Mr. Obama who came up through Chicago politics and who was heavily involved with convicted Chicago fixer Tony Rezko has done anything for which he can be indicted. There are hints though. Like the deal Mr. Rezko was involved with for the purchase of Mr. Obama's house. And a very nice house it is. Ignoring threats from ...
Rod Blagojevich: 1, U.S. Senate: 0
Politics Daily —
... And I'm thinking, "Now that ain't right. Isn't Burris that guy that Rod Blagojevich appointed to the Senate, despite you, Harry Reid, telling him not to?" ...
