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tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 1/9/2009
Durbin: We Still Won't Seat Burris
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Dick Durbin just made a very bold announcement , in the wake of the Illinois Supreme Court decision that Roland Burris does not need the Secretary of State's signature on his certificate: As far as the Senate is concerned, Burris still needs that signature for his appointment to be legal and ...

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Change in Burris' story?
suntimes.com - 1/9/2009
Change in Burris' story?
— suntimes.com — From Blagobusted.com: A potentially troublesome new detail emerged about Roland Burris' controversial U.S. Senate appointment Thursday after a state House panel voted unanimously to recommend Gov. Blagojevich be impeached. (more) Change in Burris' story?

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politico.com - 1/9/2009
Dems stew in botched Burris imbroglio
— politico.com — Some angry Democrats blame Reid, Durbin and Obama for the Burris storm as new legal events in Illinois throw the issue back to the Senate. (more) Dems stew in botched Burris imbroglio

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politico.com - 1/10/2009
Burris gets OK from Illinois sec. of state
— politico.com — Jesse White signs certificate saying Roland Burris' appointment document is "true and accurate." (more) Burris gets OK from Illinois sec. of state

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Around and Around They Go
Talking Points Memo — ... I speculated below that Senate Dems would use today's Illinois Supreme Court ruling as cover to go ahead and seat Roland Burris. But maybe not. Sen. Durbin is still saying they won't seat Burris without the secretary of state's signature certifying the governor's appointment, the very thing the court deemed unnecessary to make the appointment valid. ...

Burris, Part Deux!
Talking Points Memo — ... And then there's one other issue to keep in mind. The senate Dems now have very little leg to stand on to deny Burris. Just yesterday Durbin was saying no way. And he's already shifted. But the clock is also ticking on Burris. The Illinois House just ...

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