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the-reaction.blogspot.com - 2/18/2009
Roland Burris, liar
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By Michael J.W. Stickings First he said he had no contact with then-Gov. Blagojevich's office, then he said he did (but denied fundraising), and now, the corruption oozing ever faster, he has admitted that he engaged in fundraising for Blagojevich "at the request of the governor's brother at ...
chicagotribune.com - 2/18/2009
Blame for Burris mess isn't Blagojevich's alone -
— chicagotribune.com — Sen. Roland "Tombstone" Burris (D-Lying Weasel) hatches his lies by the minute; they bubble out of his... mouth like insect larvae from the mud. Once their wings are dry, they launch from our senator's lips and buzz. Yet with all the buzzing, let's ... (more) Blame for Burris mess isn't Blagojevich's alone -

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thehill.com - 2/18/2009
Rep. Hare calls for Burris to resign
— thehill.com — Rep. Phil Hare (D-Ill.) has called on embattled Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) to resign, becoming the first... member of Congress to call on the appointee to give up his seat. "I believe it is in the best interest of all Illinoisans that Sen. Burris ... (more) Rep. Hare calls for Burris to resign

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Roland Burris changes story: Roland Burris changes story again -
chicagotribune.com - 2/18/2009
Roland Burris changes story: Roland Burris changes story again -
— chicagotribune.com — About the affidavit Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., talks to the media about an affidavit that he filed... Feb. 5 with the Illinois House committee. ( Tribune photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo / February 15, 2009) (more) Roland Burris changes story: Roland Burris changes story ...

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The Democratic Daily:  Roland Burris Must Resign

The Moderate Voice:  Roland Burris Must Resign

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Roland Burris Must Resign
The Democratic Daily — With investigations underway in Illinois, an ethics probe launched in the Senate, and more and more evidence that he’s a lying, corrupt scoundrel, it is indeed time for Roland Burris to resign. The Washington Post From the moment that Mr. Burris was selected, he strove to portray himself as a blameless public servant. The sad pictures of Mr. Burris being cast out into the rain by the Democratic leadership of the Senate, which initially refused to seat him, turned public opinion in his favor. Mr. Burris got his ...

Roland Burris Must Resign
The Moderate Voice — With investigations underway in Illinois, an ethics probe launched in the Senate, and more and more evidence that he’s a lying, corrupt scoundrel, it is indeed time for Roland Burris to resign. The Washington Post From the moment that Mr. Burris was selected, he strove to portray himself as a blameless public servant. The sad pictures of Mr. Burris being cast out into the rain by the Democratic leadership of the Senate, which initially refused to seat him, turned public opinion in his favor. Mr. Burris got his ...

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He's a liar : U.S. Sen. Roland Burris now acknowledges attempting to raise money for ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich — an explosive twist in his ever-changing story on how he landed a coveted Senate appointment from the man accused of trying to sell the seat. Burris made the admission to ...
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Sen. Roland Burris: A Liar Or Just A Fool? — Swampland
This looks real bad, both for Roland Burris and his country. First a quick recap: Burris gets appointed to the Senate by Rod Blagojevich, a self-made cartoon of political ineptness and alleged corruption. The U.S. Senate won't seat Burris until he testifies under oath that he is unblemished ...