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Burris: Jimmy Carter Wants Me To Be Senator
Saying that it will be only a "very short" time until he had the opportunity to serve as the junior Senator from Illinois, Roland Burris added a new wrinkle into the evolving drama over his political fortunes. He has, apparently, the endorsement of former president Jimmy Carter. "This ...
Senate leader leaves door ajar for Burris
chicagobreakingnews.com — WASHINGTON -- A day after the U.S. Senate barred Roland Burris from being seated, Majority Leader Harry... Reid left the door open to his admittance. After a 45-minute meeting this morning between Burris, Reid and his lieutenant, Sen.Dick Durbin, Reid ... (more) Senate leader leaves door ajar for Burris
Dem Aide: Obama Team Pushed To Seat Burris
huffingtonpost.com — The apparent decision to seat Roland Burris came after aides to President-elect Barack Obama contacted senior Senate... Democrats and suggested that they reverse course and accept Gov. Rod Blagojevich's controversial appointment, according to a senior ... (more) Dem Aide: Obama Team Pushed To Seat Burris
Report: Burris Will Get Obama Senate Seat - Political Hotsheet
Report: Burris Will Get Obama Senate Seat - Political Hotsheet
cbsnews.com — Roland Burris, the man appointed to Barack Obama's Senate seat by embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, will... be allowed to take the seat, according to the Associated Press. Spokespersons for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Illinois Sen. Dick ... (more) Report: Burris Will Get Obama Senate Seat - Political ...
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