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I found Bobby Rush's comments at the Roland Burris press conference, Larry King Live and other media offensive, inflammatory, divisive and racists. Last time I checked a persons race was not a prerequisite to holding office. Regardless of how many this or that happen to be in a particular branch of government. His comments do nothing but fuel the flames of racism. I see people like him as not part of the solution, but more in line with what is wrong with government and our country. As a Statesmen and Representative for my District I find his comments on the National stage Embarrassing! David Wiersma

If this country was to receive an enema, they would stick the tube in Illinois.

"Bobby Rush supported ... Blair Hull in the 2004 Senate primary when Obama ... [was] on the ballot."

Bobby Rush is gonna whup Obama AGAIN. If "blacks" who are actually FROM Chicago start talking, Barry's gonna have all the "change" appeal of wet toast.

As for Hull, he was in the second set of "Obama" opponents sandbagged by Axelrod (a caper which foreshadowed the sandbagging of John Edwards with a sex "scandal"):

nytimes, 2007:
"Axelrod is known for operating in this gray area, part idealist, part hired muscle. It is difficult to discuss Axelrod in certain circles in Chicago without the matter of the Blair Hull divorce papers coming up. As the 2004 Senate primary neared, it was clear that it was a contest between two people: the millionaire liberal, Hull, who was leading in the polls, and Obama, who had built an impressive grass-roots campaign. About a month before the vote, The Chicago Tribune revealed, near the bottom of a long profile of Hull, that during a divorce proceeding, Hull’s second wife filed for an order of protection. In the following few days, the matter erupted into a full-fledged scandal that ended up destroying the Hull campaign and handing Obama an easy primary victory. The Tribune reporter who wrote the original piece later acknowledged in print that the Obama camp had “worked aggressively behind the scenes” to push the story. But there are those in Chicago who believe that Axelrod had an even more significant role — that he leaked the initial story. They note that before signing on with Obama, Axelrod interviewed with Hull."

MM-I don't know where you read that I was insulting working people in Chicago. Maybe you have a chip on your shoulder? It's a given in the state of Illinois that everything is about Chicago-maybe as it should be. We do read the Chicago Trib. and Sun Times down here, and we do know what goes on in Springfield. Our Illinois House should have voted for a special election to fill the senate seat. If you're insulted with the truth that Mr. Obama is not from Illinois.....

It obviously would have been better if Mr. Rush hadn't "upped the ante" because Obama's replacement would almost have to have been African American. Maybe behind the scenes it was looking otherwise. As for as the Governor, he was arrested-not indicted.

RL in Illinois

I guess people who build themselves from nothing is the Chicago Way. Guess what I proud to be part of the Chicago way. Downstate Illinois is no better then Upstate. There are corrupt politicians in rural and cosmopolitan areas. Our system is not the best but Blagojevich shouldn't have put race into it. But I guess growing up in Hawaii is the Chicago Way. We have good people Upstate. People who Work for a living, don't insult us.

I don't care how long Bobby Rush has been in Office, he should be impeached and not reelected. I am black and appalled that he is race baiting. Guess what Blagovich chose a black man not to give to a black community but to inoculate whoever he chose with a race response. This isn't because of race, everybody would go after any other person of any other race. The press conference yesterday was pathetic and to for Bobby Rush to inject a level of racism into this. Ladies and Gentlemen this is race baiting orchestrated by the Indicted Governor in order to stiff it to the President Elect.

Obama started all this crap when he had Rahm push Valerie Jarrett-and that's exactly what was done. He said he wasn't going to stick his nose in it and he did. What is it called when you want to appoint someone with no qualifications? A reward? Be honest. Burris is a "homegrown," downstate, experienced, qualified, logical choice who's paid his dues-no pun intended. Mr. Obama can't say that. He got where he is the "Chicago Way." Some people that have been around alot longer, might just take offense.

Bobby Rush and Roland Burris both denounce Blago!!!!

What HAPPEN!!!!

Now, they are trying to muscle Burris into the Senate.

Shame on them!!!!

A bunch of THUGS!!!!!

Bobby Rush and Roland Burris both denounce Blago!!!!

What HAPPEN!!!!

Now, they are trying to muscle Burris into the Senate.

Shame on them!!!!

A bunch of THUGS!!!!!

The U.S. Attorney in Chicago
is an ignorant, third-rate
lawyer - a disgrace to the
legal profession and law
enforcement.

The man, or jerk, deserves prison
time for defaming the governor's
character.

Meandering, tediously verbose
Obama is no match to
silver-tongued, sharp as a tack
Blago. BO is making a fool out
of himself. Blago is the
governor, Obama was a nobody
in Illinois.

PastyMole---"Why in the hell aren't these interviewers calling him on that?" i agree. that's exactly how you counter this hypocrisy. journalists should get away from the pc and go do a tough interview.

Hey Tapper, you might have included in your post the fact that Bobby Rush supported White Millionaire, Blair Hull in the 2004 Senate primary when Obama and fellow African American, Joyce Washington, were on the ballot.

Why in the hell aren't these interviewers calling him on that?

please!---there is very little for Obama to do with regard to the Palistinian situation. he is president-elect, not president. so if you are so concerned contribute to the Red Cross, Human Rights Watch, or even better call your congressmen and President Bush (but you don't care about Palistinians, you want to hate on Obama). and if you are so concerned about Burris and think this is a racist decision not to seat him, call your congressmen, file a law suit.

you're just here to trash Obama.

Bobby Rush is a fool. He needs to shut up and butt out. This does not concern him. He and the other Illinois legislators passed on the opportunity to have a special election, so he doesn't get a vote.

I can find no words to describe the type of "man" Blago is.

Steve_NJ: "Rush is a hypocrite.
Just like drug-addict Rush Limbaugh is a hypocrite." perfectly said, man. that's perspective.

Log Cabin---let me guess "republican." it's a shame you hate Obama and don't want him in office. Bush and Cheney have done so much for gay people.

As an African American, I am appalled at Bobby Rush and Burris for what they are doing!!!!!

This is not about RACE!!!!!

Are they, the new FOOLS????

Blago is just using them as UNCOUTH SHIELD!!!!

Stupid leading Stupidity!!!!!

What happen to ethics, honesty and integrity????

i don't think this is about race. it's a matter of legality. somehow some people just don't get it.