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Blagojevich To Appoint A Senator
December 30, 2008 1:08 PM
Take that, Patrick Fitzgerald!
Take that, Harry Reid!
The Governor of Illinois wants everyone to know -- he's still the governor. And he doesn't care terribly that people think he shouldn't be appointing anyone to the U.S. Senate -- given the cloud he's under.
Former Attorney General Roland Burris is Blagojevich's choice to fill the seat vacated by President-elect Obama. Not at all clear that he'll actually be seated by the Senate. Announcement coming at 2 p.m. Chicago time. 3 p.m. eastern. You can be sure we'll be watching...More here.
December 30, 2008 in Obama, Barack, President 44 | Permalink | Share | User Comments (6)
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Roland Burris looks to be a solid choice.
Much better than someone such as Caroline Kennedy.
Good move Blago.
Let's see what the US Senate does.
Posted by: Noz | Dec 30, 2008 1:25:35 PM
You've got to hand it to this guy, he's got chutzpa that's for sure. It's kind of endearing.
Posted by: lonnette33 | Dec 30, 2008 2:06:49 PM
A politically potent choice here. How can the Democrats deny such a seemingly legitimate choice when they really want to hold on to their new majority? The "battle" over this should be very interesting.
Posted by: Matthew | Dec 30, 2008 2:08:49 PM
Good choice - it gives us a good temporary senator - and saves the state $$ so we don't have to have a special election. The current governor is toast anyway but now it will take our problems out of the spotlight and who cares what happens to him. Republicans will have a fit but again who cares what they want - they are so yesterday
Posted by: 1369 | Dec 30, 2008 2:18:12 PM
It pains me to say this, because I think AG Burris is a good choice to fill Obama's Senate seat...but, I hope the Illinois legislators do not accept ANYONE this thug chooses as a replacement. Anything he has done, and continues to do, since his arrest is tainted and should not be considered valid.
Posted by: dlh | Dec 30, 2008 2:48:40 PM
This is shaping up to be a battle royal. Very savvy move by Blago. Burris is well liked and respected in Illinois--never a hint of scandal. Jesse White saying he won't certify and the Senate saying they won't seat Burris. Blago's move puts both White and the Senate in a bad position. Unfortunately Burris is the man caught in the middle.
Posted by: William J. LePetomane | Dec 30, 2008 3:38:20 PM
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