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Burris Asks Court to Force Appointment
The Page by Mark Halperin —
... The Democrat selected by disgraced Gov. Blagojevich asks the Illinois Supreme Court justices to force Secretary of State White to co-sign the prolcamation that he's the state's new senator.
"There is a great and urgent interest of the people of the state of Illinois in being fully represented before the United States Senate," the petition says. ...
Burris goes to court for Senate seat
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News —
... of State Jesse White to co-sign Blagojevich's proclamation that Burris is the state's new senator. "There is a great and urgent interest of the people of the state of Illinois in being fully represented before the United States Senate," the Burris petition said. Burris maintained state law "imposes an unconditional obligation on the secretary of state" to perform "merely a ministerial" role that does not leave "any discretion whatsoever" to block or impede the action. Read more: http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008/12/burris-takes...
'I Am the Senator, and It Sounds Good'
JammieWearingFool —
... questioned—as have several legal scholars—the Senate's legal right to keep him from taking the Senate seat. "By what authority can [Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid] deny a governor carrying out his constitutional duty?" Mr. Burris said. "I am the senator, and it sounds good," he said. "This is what I love to do. I tried to be governor not once, not twice, but three times. I'm giving up a lot of money to go to the Senate, OK? I'm taking a pay cut." Burris is taking the effort to court . Is there anything that can legally stop it? ...
Burris and Blago: What Happens Now?
Firedoglake —
... Secretary of State Jesse White has said he will refuse to sign the paper work certifying the appointment, but it's not clear that his signature represents anything more than a formality. Nonetheless Burris is suing to force him to sign ( ...
The Blagojevich-Burris Follies Continue
Daily Kos —
... Blagojevich’s defiance inflamed Illinois legislators, speeding up the impeachment process. But Burris has plans of his own: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's choice to take Barack Obama's Senate seat plans to be in Washington next week when new senators are sworn in, but he won't make a scene if he's turned away by Senate leaders who object to his appointment. And that should be fun, because: Should Burris appear in Washington without that certification, ...
Mr. Burris Sues To Go To Washington
Ace of Spades HQ —
... . Now Burris has filed suit in the Illinois Supreme Court to force Secretary of State White to sign the paperwork. "The secretary of state cannot veto an action by simply not signing the document," Burris said. "He doesn't have that authority. He must do his job." Justices on Illinois' highest court gave no indication when the court will take up the issue. If Burris prevails, it could allow him to present valid paperwork to the U.S. Senate, and perhaps give leaders one less reason to reject him. And what happens if Burris shows up next week looking to take his ...
Blago’s Pick About To Sue His Way To D.C.
Pat Dollard | Young Americans —
Chicago Breaking News:
Burris battles road blocks to Senate
by Mike Dorning and James Oliphant
Burris’ court filing.
WASHINGTON — As U.S. Senate leadership developed an elaborate set of contingency plans today to keep Roland Burris from taking over President-elect Barack Obama’s seat, the disputed appointee promised not to “create a scene” when the Senate convenes next week.
If Burris shows up Tuesday to claim the seat given to him by disgraced Gov. Rod ...
Democrats: Burris to be barred by men with guns, if necessary.
RedState: Conservative News and Community —
I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP:
WASHINGTON — As U.S. Senate leadership developed an elaborate set of contingency plans today to keep Roland Burris from taking over President-elect Barack Obama’s seat, the disputed appointee promised not to “create a scene” when the Senate convenes next week.
If Burris shows up Tuesday to claim the seat given to him by disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the outcomes range from a denial of entry to a limbo where he can hire staff but not vote.
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Should Burris appear in ...
Burris to Head to Senate. Armed Guards Ready
Politics Daily —
... Senate, Scandal, Obama Administration"No-drama" Barack Obama is sure to be cringing from the latest news about Roland Burris. Burris, who was appointed by scandal-scarred Rod Blagojevich to take Obama's Senate seat, insists he doesn't want to "create a scene" when the Senate convenes next week and he, presumably, shows up for his new duties. But no doubt there's going to be some sort of scene, and it could include guards with guns. Chicago media outlets are reporting that Burris' lawyer is trying to force Ill. ...
The Follies Continue
Daily Kos —
... matter still in dispute. It doesn't change Jesse White's position. He has not and will not certify the appointment of Roland Burris because of legal questions surrounding the Governor. But the Burris camp believes the letter to be a legal statement of fact supporting a legal appointment, and it may well be the piece of paper that Burris takes with him to Washington next week when he attempts to be seated. No word on if that will be good enough to keep armed police officers from barring his entry. Apparently Burris isn't happy with ...
This Week In Washington
Daily Kos —
... to filibuster any attempt to seat Al Franken, while Roland Burris may face armed guards if he tries to be seated. And we can look forward to Republicans from both houses to suddenly remember their so-called fiscal conservatism, as they fight tooth-and-nail against the Democratic proposal for the economy. Good times. ...
