commentarymagazine.com - 1/2/2009
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Roland Burris isn’t going away quietly. In fact, he’s not going away at all. He’s figured out he may have a fairly good legal argument to keep his senate seat — and he’s liking his new perch just fine. This report suggests he’s not going to be bullied or ...
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 1/2/2009
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Senate Democrats will not allow Burris on the
Senate Floor if he shows up next week. (CNN)...
— Senate Democratic leaders think Roland Burris, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's pick to fill President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat, ...
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Aides: Democrats have plan if Burris shows up
slate.com - 1/1/2009
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Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (right) and former Illinois
Attorney General Roland Burris. Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (right)...
and former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris Does the Constitution allow the Senate to refuse to seat Roland Burris, ...
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How the Senate can stop Blagojevich. - By Akhil Reed ...
firedoglake.com - 1/2/2009
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firedoglake.com —
Over at Swampland, K-Tum has the inside scoop
on how the Democrats plan to keep Burris from...
being sworn in: The first thing the Senate leadership plans to do is to demand, under Rule 2 of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a certificate ...
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Cornyn Uses Reid’s Burris Tactics to Refuse Seating Franken
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THE BLAGO VORTEX: “Really, it’s fascinating how one crooked state pol can ensnare both the new pr…
Instapundit —
... THE BLAGO VORTEX: “Really, it’s fascinating how one crooked state pol can ensnare both the new presidential administration and Congress. The Obama team is lawyering up, the Senate will be sued, and the grand jury in Illinois will spend months reeling in more witnesses who, in turn, may implicate still more politicians. It’s hard to recall a single figure who has caused as much consternation and litigation.” ...
Burris and Kennedy (U.S. Senate 2009 - 2010)
The Moderate Voice —
... Roland Burris has done nothing improper, and as I mentioned in an earlier post, Harry Reid and the Democratic caucus can not refuse to seat him as an United States Senator. So what is all of the hubbub about? Is it because of the investigation of Rod Blagojevich? Ok, if that is the case, then Kennedy should be as opposed by Reid and the Democrats on Capitol Hill. Why? N.Y. Governor David Patterson is serving the remaining time of ousted Governor Eliot Spitzer. How can you have a replacement appoint another replacement? ...
alicublog —
HARDBALL AND SPITBALL. Rightbloggers are still pumping that Blagojevich thing for all it's worth and then some. Jennifer Rubin at Commentary: ...
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Blago Asked Burris for $$
patterico.com 2/16/2009 — This Chicago Sun Times headline says it all: Blago hit up Burris for cash .
Well, maybe not all . There’s a little more to it: Burris forgot to mention this when he was first questioned under oath about such solicitations:
Former Gov. Rod ...
Some thoughts on Blago and Burris
ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com 12/31/2008 — This is a sickening display--especially Bobby Rush's invocation of God. Rush\Blago\Burris's race argument is rather incredible. I've been thinking about this for awhile as a political move. It strikes as a kind of suicide bomb. Blago is going ...
Blago Approached Burris for Money Before Appointment
briefingroom.thehill.com 2/18/2009 — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's brother, Rob, solicited campaign contributions from Sen. Roland Burris (D) in the period leading up to his appointment to the Senate, Burris acknowledged Saturday.
In an affidavit submitted last week to the ...
Reid, Punk’d By Blago Over Burris, Rejects The Rule Of Law
firedoglake.com 1/2/2009 — Harry Reid's back is against the wall.
He thinks that if he doesn't oppose Rod Blagojevich's appointment of Roland Burris to fill Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat, John Cornyn and the Republicans will make the Democrats wear Blago around their ...
Blago hit up Burris for cash
suntimes.com 2/14/2009 — Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burris for up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Blagojevich named Burris to the coveted post -- something Burris initially failed to disclose under oath before an Illinois House ...
Blago hit Burris up for "contribution"
dailykos.com 2/17/2009 — Via AP : SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Sen. Roland Burris admitted Saturday that former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's brother asked him for a campaign contribution before the governor appointed Burris to the Senate. The disclosure is at odds with Burris' ...
POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Friday Jan. 2nd, 2009 —
CNN Political Ticker 1/2/2009
CNN: Analysis: Constitutional fight looms over Senate seat
The U.S. Senate is considered the most exclusive legislative body in the country, and members of its majority say they will not accept Roland Burris — tapped by embattled Illinois Gov. ...
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First Read 1/2/2009
From NBC's Pete Williams In a tellingly candid statement, a senior aide to Senate Democrats this week said, "we're examining the precedents" and looking to see if "there may be grounds" for refusing to seat Roland Burris as the replacement for ...
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