Despite basically everyone’s warnings that his choice wouldn’t be seated by the Senate, Rod Blagojevich is forcing national dems into a game of chicken by appointing Roland Burris.
http://www.chicagobreakingnews…
Some background on Burris, he was a former 3-term State Comptroller from 1979-91, which was followed by a term as Illinois AG from 91-95. He was the first African-American elected to statewide office in Illinois. But he’s also had a lot of difficulty winning Democratic primaries as he’s lost the 84 senate primary to Paul Simon and the 95 Mayoral primary and the 94, 98, and 02 Gov. primaries.
Despite his less than stellar electoral record, and the fact that he’ll be 73 on election day 2010 I’m not sure Burris will be be so compliant in being a placeholder. He’s made comments about Blago’s choice needing to be able to win a full term.
Weak.
I checked ebay but didn’t see the seat listed.
For someone who showed significant delusional tendencies, this was a very politically savvy pick.
Had this been the choice a month ago it would’ve been universally lauded.
Not only has he actually had the audacity to pick a Senate appointment under the threat of being impeached, but he’s picked a utter electoral loser.
Way to go, asshole.
http://www.politico.com/blogs/…
If you can stomach it, check out the race-baiting comments. Disgusting.
Or even winning the Democratic Primary? I can’t imagine that Burris will come out of this untainted.
If I were Reid and serious about stopping this, I would instruct the Sergeant at Arms to refuse him entry to the chamber.
Announced their joint statement of not seating this nominee and Sec. of State Jesse White said he won’t certify the nominee.
The certification is the first step, so Jesse White could save Senate Dems by providing them cover.