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To whom it may concern:

You are giving Pelosi and Reid a little to much power. As one who supported then Senator Obama and watched him run his campaign, I can tell you that he is no pushover. If anything, he will show them what real steel is made of. Keep watching, you're going to be amazed.
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To Mike, Syracuse NY and fellow dissidents:

I am convinced that you all get your jollies from being over-the-top in your comments. I guess you have to find it wherever you can. Enjoy.

Reid (with the help of Pelosi, Rangel, Frank, Blago, Obama, Biden, Franken, ...) is why the Democrats will self-destruct just like the Republicans have lately. Bush was one man and will soon be gone. The Dems have an All-Star line-up and have the monopoly.

Maybe they'll surprise people and succeed, but that's just "hope" with no basis in past actions. Jefferson and Spitzer are already "out."

Blago will say anything to get the heat off his butt. I'm not saying Reid never said it....we don't know the whole story yet. But I don't believe anything out Blago's mouth. He's going down and he's trying to take everyone with him.

How can Reid not rememeber what exactly he said to Blago in connection with who he desired to fill Obama's seat? Guess he's forgotten that there are tapes.

The plot thickens and the smell is rancid!!

The more you read, the whole thing becomes clear. Blagojevitch is trying to send Burris to the Senate seat and made a story like this. If you watched the conference, do you believe that Burris is completely innocent? You can bet Blagojevitch and Burris probably have been discussed all possible scenarios before made that announcement. And Burris is probably the highest bidder for that seat. So the contract has to be fulfilled.

Reid have better worry about holding his own seat in the next Nevada election. This man has done nothing but to try and undermine this nation.

I'm a DEM but Reid is as bad s it gets for back room deals. Obama needs to watch his back with this guy.

Reid should shut his mouth and bring Burris into senate with open arms. All he is going to accomplish is some hard feelings and in the end Burris will be seated by the Supreme if that becomes necessary and he stays the course.

Mac = This story was created in the mind of a sick, republican.

How can Reid not rememeber what exactly he said to Blogo in connection with who he desired to fill Obama's seat? Guess he's forgotten that there are tapes.

The plot thickens and the smell is rancid!!

I HAVE A SUGGESTION-LET'S VOTE TO UN-SEAT "ALL OF CONGRESS" !

And this is the Congress, that President -elect Obama will be forced with ! ! !

I wonder when the tapes of the conversations will come out.........could be interesting.

Innocent until proven guilty........unless you are an elected represenative....then you are just innocent.

Tammy Duckworth is an Asian American. She stated at the Democratic National Convention, "I am here today, an Asian American, a Daughter of the American Revolution as well as a daughter of an immigrant."

I'm a minority... it is not about color or gender.... it is about integrity!

Tammy Duckworth is an Asian American. She stated at the Democratic National Convention. I am here today, an Asian American, a Daughter of the American Revolution as well as a daughter of an immigrant.

Harry "the war is lost" Reid?

So here we have it: Reid had made his own selections to replace Obama's seat in IL, and Blago has not gone along with him and selected Burris instead. So
Reid is mad, poor little thing, and pouting because he didn't get his way in IL, so he won't seat Burris who is legally appointed. The democrats are corrupt, all the way.

John G, have you NOT noticed that Everyone is saying the same thing about the TAINT of this nomination, not Burris' qualifications? Seriously, stop foaming at the mouth until you have listened to the news or read the papers... please!

Hey TCM guess what? We sufferd 8 years from your ignorance. Blago is playing games don't look at me look at him tactics.

Proud American – What does this have to do with the Repubs? This is a report of the senior Dem leader talking to a Dem governor. We need more cooperation between the parties instead of people like you spouting this garbage. We will get more things done together than at each other throats. Chill out for once.

Color is NOT the issue.... tainted nominations are! Get rid of this bozo and then start the process over. If Burris can make the cut, well, then more power to him. But at least we will know that he got the job honestly! Qualifications mean more than color or gender!

Im not surprised about Reid seeing that he shown more afftection for Lieberman after he tried his best to crucify Obama then he did before.

I agree with "nothing to do. . ." in principle. I am a staunch Democrat and an adamant anti-racist. As soon as Blagojevich made the appointment, I knew what game was being played. It is too bad that Burris had to play along. If he would have simply thanked his supporters, but refused the appointment based on the circumstances, I would imagine that somewhere along the way Burris would have eventually wound up getting the job anyway. Now, unfortunately, despite his high credentials, Burris comes across looking almost desperate.

Oh, hogwash... I don't care which party, when they are caught with their hand in the cooky jar, they will say or do anything to cover their as.... I mean behinds! I don't care WHICH party it is.. we have to rout out this corruption! Good ole boy, ole time politics must become a thing of the past!

let us listen to the taped phone call, then we'll know, want we mr. reid.

wow, bill .. see, i told ya

I am an African American and I do not think that the doubt over whether Burris should be seated is the result of racial animus. A fundamental part of American life as exhibited in the Constitution is the concept that the government and its respective branches and members will deal fairly with the public, and will do so in a manner to avoid the appearance of impropriety. The tape recorded conversations of Blagojevitch in the worst case scenario have caset serious doubt on whether he has dealt fairly with his constitutients, and in the best case scenario have cast serious doubts at to whether the appointment is free from the appearance of corruption. This is important because as a U.S. Senator, Burris not only represents the States of Illinois, he also represents the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Therefore, it is incumbent upon our other representatives in the U.S. Senate to investigate and examine the validity of the appointment. I would be disappointed if they just took Blagojevtich's word for it that the appointment was free from corruption. Besides, the Illinois Secretary of State, who is also an African American, as of yesterday, refused to certify the appointment.

What does anyone expect from Reid, He is an obvious Hypocrite. And certainly the worst Senate leader of all time.

this week should give a good indication if Obamas' in charge or if The tag-team of Pelosi-Reed is running the show–should be interesting

Obama couldn't even get into the DNC convention in 2000 because the party leadership was to racist to let him in. Reid didn't support Obama because he saw him as a "black candidate" and he opposes the black candidates for the IL Senate seat for the same reason. He just doesn't think blacks can win statewide elections despite all proof to the contrary.

this week should give a good indication if Obamas' in charge or if The tag-team of Pelosi-Reed is running the show–shoild be interesting

looks like Harry just stepped in quicksand-should be interesting to see how he handles it and if Pelosi steps in to help
His answers on meet the press were less than forthright as to the surge in Iraq, the comment "the war is lost", and the treating of General Patreas - and no mention of the dems calling Patreas -betrayus–how convenient.

it dosen't matter who is appointed to elect president obama senate seat,wheather they are white,black ,asian,hispanic or whomever as long as they arean honest ,fair and trustworthy person. i am african american,but a qulified person must have those qulaties also,some the american people can trust that they will do the right thing for their country and the people.

He could have choosen Mother Theresa, poison fruit from the tree and all that

I can't believe Burris, if he is a man of integrity, accepted the nod from Blago

Why would any Dem or Rep want anything from this Gov except his surrender to the authorities as he is reporting to jail

Sure, Harry. We believe you. We really do. Of course we believe in the Tooth Fairy, Santa Claus, and that Obama is actually qualified too.

It doesn't matter what the color; if they're from Chicago and a demcrat, they're corrupt. Reid, Pelosi, OBama,....Blag...they're all crooks cut from the same slab of corruption; what's funny is you libs bought it....what's sad is you bought it and we all have to suffer from your ignorance.

wow, blago the filthy-mouthed crook will even play to race card to try and save his destined-to-be-a-convicted-felon backside. what a loser!
his should permanently and forever make him a persona-non-grata in anyones democratic party.

It's not Burris, folks. It's the smell that came from Blagojevich. That man cannot continue to put the screws to ILL and the USA.

Harry isn't racist. He's a megalomaniac.

He doesn't care that Burris is black it's just that Blagojevich appointed someone despite being told not to by King Harry. If Harry can't have his way then no one can have theirs either.

Oh Harry, don't be shy. The world knows the truth about the DNC leadership.

Are free thinking intelligent Americans suppose to believe this crap? Republicans surely you can come up with something better than this. What a bunch of Idiots.

I would not put anything past Reid. He would mess up a good love story. He does not know how to make a good decision. He appears to not be behind Obams and he is a democrat. He just wants to make waves and get attention of any kind. Obama has made some good choices and I do not see his color now should it matter to the democrats since they put him in. He is the better of the choices so far. He seems to have things in order. Let us all give him a chance.