tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 12/30/2008
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So who is Roland Burris, the man who will reportedly be appointed by Rod Blagojevich to Barack Obama's Senate seat?
Burris is an experienced and respected hand in Illinois politics, who offered himself up as a potential appointee about two and a half weeks ago , soon after the criminal ...
politico.com - 12/30/2008
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The Senate will not seat Roland Burris if
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich attempts to appoint him, a...
Democratic leadership aide said. Majority Leader Harry Reid views Burris as "unacceptable," the aide said.
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Senate Leadership: Burris 'unacceptable'
wonkette.com - 12/30/2008
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Arrogance personified
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... , including how Burris talked about Blago just a couple of weeks ago. TPM has a glowing mini-piece on Burris here. ...
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From NBC's Domenico Montanaro and Chuck ToddIn a surprise move, embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is expected to name former state Attorney General Roland Burris to replace President-elect Obama in the U.S. Senate, the Chicago Tribune and others ...
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