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Mr. Burress pressed the test and he got his answer. Now he can slither back to Illinois and wait for his lawyers and the spineless Democrat Party leadership to work out a deal to seat this arrogant rat in the very near future!

Extremely gracious??? LOL!!!!

Clinton News Network at its best.

no wonder this country is going to hell in a hand basket. we do have laws .that ought to be followed. the democrats sure seem to be screwing this up.leave it up to egos of reid and pelosi obama has taught law wonder what he has to say about the law .

I take serious issue with Blagojevich and think he should be removed from office; however, Burris was legally appointed and should be seated. IL deserves two senators.

Carl... you are one ignorant racist.... check in the mirror... your sheet is showing!

I'm a minority... at the risk of laboring the point....it has nothing to do with race or gender.... it is about integrity.... and criminality on Blago's part... He should not be allowed to appoint anyone! Simple!

Act your race? what does that even mean??? If you cannot see that race has nothing to do with this you must be pretty dim. Roland Burris has been out of office for 14 years, after failing te get himself reelected, and has been a puppet for several lobbiest groups ever since. Get over yourself Mr. Burris, leave that space below your current achievements on your gravestone for "loving father".

Burris will be seated because Obama demanded a black for the seat-

In return, Blagojevich will be pardoned by Obama-–

Blago the crook wins!!!!!! That's how politics works in Illinois--

roland burris should be seated. mr. burris did nothing wrong. legally he should be seated. it is unamerican for them not to seat him. racist harry reid is on tape thumbing his nose at two other african american candidates too. the dnc proved they were sexist after the treatment of hillary clinton!

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Let's See Reasearch show that the Governor and the Governor ALONE has the power to apt a senate replacement. A man is supposed to be considered innocent until proven guilty.... or has that gone out the window? Though I think Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
is guilty as sin he is still the governor and if there is enough evidence to convict and impeach him they should have done so prior to him picking a replacement Senator. With that said Illinois Senate Appointee Roland Burris looks like a typical dirty politacian and was selected to fill the seat, should be allowed to fill it. A little known fact is that Reid and Pelosi told Blagojevich if you pick a certain Female Canidate will let her in instead.....odd

If my party was the majority party in Congress and my leadership could control what the masses see, think and do, especially as it is broadcast by my media which adores me and votes with me and for me 100% of the time, then I would certainly be powerful enough to ensure that my party's leadership agenda, which is my agenda, is the only viable agenda on the table for consideration. Hmmm, guess with the Burris non-seating we can all sleep well tonight knowing that Obama's party is in complete control of Congress...complete, total, absolute, unarguable, undebatable, deal's already been cut behind closed doors,folks, get outta here .... control. Wow, now that's change we can all shake our heads, in agreement of course Big Brother, over.

The Illinois legislature did not stop the governor, and the governor appointed Burris. He's the next jr. senator from the state of Illinois, from the looks of things. Their SOS needs to sign off and be done with this matter. We can only hope he represents them well.

dine January 6th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

Biden will be a big big big mistake for the next 4 years. Surprise! Surprise!

SO TRUE! SO TRUE! Obama thought he was slick, keeping his enemies closer...however, Biden's not going to keep his mouth shut, and be an Uncle Joe....he's going to make Obama's life hell, because he wants that job....haha.....at the very least, it's entertaining...

they'll cave and give him the seat...because he's black...he's got a whole deck of race cards and is playing all of them....

He has to be seated...legally... (doesn't mean i agree with it)...
as for Franken...look at the bright side...they'll finally have someone with a real sense of humor serving....we can all use a good laugh!

Carl keep your racist comments to yourself or save them for your weekly gathering. Idiot

OBAMA SHOULD NOT HAVE MADE ANY REMARK ABOUTH ROLAN BURRIS, HAS HE FORGOTTEN ABOUT WHAT WAS SAID ABOUT HIM EVERY WEEK AND THE THINGS HE IS DOING ISS PICKING THE VERY POEPLE WHO PUT HIM DOWN, TO WORK WITH HIM, DO NOT FORGET WANT HAS SAID AND THE THINGS YOU WERE ACCUSED OF OBAMA" ACT YOUR RACE.

First of all, to Carl– what a racist bigoted comment. You must be a real tool.

Re Burris– if the man had to have the Senate Secretary sit him down and re-explain why his certification wasn't valid, then maybe he shouldn't be a senator. Good gosh, it was pretty simple.
Certificate must be signed off on by both the Gov. and the Secy of State from Illinois.
Did not have Secy of State's signature.
Thus, not valid.
How difficult is that to understand???

Go back home Burris. We know you paid or promised SOMETHING for that seat and that's not how it works round here.

I AM SO DISGUSTED WITH THE SO CALLED SENTORS WHO CLAIM TO BE FAIR BUT TO ME THEY ARE NOT READY FOR AN AFRICAN AMERICAN TO BE SEATED, TI THINK HE SHOULD BE SEATED, I AM VERY DIAPPOINTED WITH THE WAS OBAMA IS PICKING THE PEAOPLE TO WORK WITH. HAS HE FORGOTTEN THAT IS DID CLAIM THAT HE IS AFICAN AMERICAN. I VOTED FOR OBAMA BUT TO ME HE HAS CHANGED AND FORGOTTEN ABOUT THE BLACK RACE. I AM WONDERING IF I SHOULD HAVE VOTED AT ALL BECAUSE I DO NOT THINK THERE WILL BE A CHANGE.

Bring me the form. I will sign it for him.

The law is on Mr. Burris's side but the man clearly could use a lesson in ethics, because an ethical person would have turned Blagojevich down,
but to chose to play the race card and buck democratic leadership is vary vindictive. Wait a minute since when has being ethical ever been part of being a senator. Ah I just made my self sad.

OK BURRIS, YOUR 15 MINUTES ARE UP!

I don't know Mr. Burris history, BUT, the honorably thing to do would have been to have graciously and respectfully disqualified himself of this "appointment", and just wait for all things to be settled down.
Now he only looks desperate ...

Roland Burris, Do Not let those CROOKS down in Washington take your Senate Seat from you, Blago picked you, he was within his rights to do that, Fitgerald jumped the gun and arrested Blago to save Obama and his Aides asses, Rahm Emanuel, Jesse Jackson, Valerie Jarrett ,Barack Obama, they are all dirty, in fact I believe they are Dirtier than Blago and Blago will continue to beat them to the punch because he know where and who is hiding the skeletons, and that is his weapon against Obama. My pledge to you Blago, if you go down, please take the other Crooks named above with you. We will no longer have to look at the UGLYEST First Lady in American History, while Obama will be making history on Jan. 20, so will his wife Michelle, she will be making history as the UGLYEST TROLL EVER IN THE WHITE HOUSE. SHAME SHAME SHAME

This is easy.If the gov. is innocent untill proven guilty.The appointment stands.Some days it sucks being a democrat.Harrys got to go.

boered1:

actually in the senate's history there have been two times when a majority refused a certified winner in

All that was missing from this meeting was a little Kool Aid and a few bon bons for good measure.

Carl-

If you are named after a southern restaurant, you just might be a redneck.

I am not a Burris fan, but he at least deserves more respect than most of the postings here, so far. I find it encouraging that they had an “extremely gracious” meeting (although I am not sure what the means).

And you all thought things were going to change with Obama. Yea, right,,, Just look at this circus act now. The Democrats can not even agree among themselves what to do with Burris. And then you have this Rush character spewing racial crap all over the media, and of course they eat it up.
Obama needs to get off his butt and call Rush and tell him,, shut up brother. All through the election, almost any white person who said they would not vote for Obama got called a racist. BUt when this Rush idiot tosses race out for no reason what so ever, no one says a word to him. Every person in Washington needs to call Rush,, and tell him to take his racist ass right back to where it came from.

And you all thought things were going to change with Obama. Just look at this circus act now. The Democrats can not even agree among themselves what to do with Burris. And then you have this Rush character spewing racial crap all over the media, and of course they eat it up.
Obama needs to get off his butt and call Rush and tell him,, shut up brother. All through the election, almost any white person who said they would not vote for Obama got called a racist. BUt when this Rush idiot tosses race out for no reason what so ever, no one says a word to him. Every person in Washington needs to call Rush,, and tell him to take his racist ass right back to where it came from.

Reid needs to get another life because he sure does tend to other peoples. He needs to become an ex senator because Burris was legally appointed. It's the Lt. governor that needs to do his job. I guess that is CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN. mAKE UP THE RULES AS YOU GO!!!!!!!!!!

Burris is just as qualified as the other senators. He may be even smarter. Alan you are 100% correct about Fraken being an idiot and if I lived in that state I wouldn't reveal it.

I said it before, I will say it again: Like it or not, his appointment is legal and binding. Dems are divided on this, and on the selection of Panetta by PE Obama. A house divided against itself cannot stand. Please get your acts together. As a devoted supporter of PE Obama, I am learning how to hold, fold, walk away and run (Kenny Rogers, I think). For every action there is a reaction. However, sometimes it's imperative to let some things go. Exhale.

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Republicans,

You all tend to have a short memory when it's convenient.. Lest you forget: How about this past election (riot-surfing by you know whom), Alaska's Ted Stevens, Larry (ToeTapping) Craig................... No stone-throwing allowed.

Griff....Mike, Syracuse NY: S'il vous plait, ferme le bouche. Think before you type; then keep you hands to yourselves. Merci beaucoup.
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Alan, baby–what has Burris got to do with anything. Put your head back on your shoulders. Do you perhaps recognize yourself in Franken?

Biden will be a big big big mistake for the next 4 years. Surprise! Surprise!

If the Democrats can forgive Joe LIEberman, why so much anger at Burris (although I think he only wants something else to place on that crypt he's built).

The difference between Franken and Burris is that Franken was elected. Burris was not elected, he was appointed by the Blagojevich.
Most Illinois residents want rid of Blagojevich and anybody who might be obligated to him.

I think this whole thing is just a big circus. Although he did everything legally, I think Mr. Burris has delusions of grandeur and should not have allowed himself to be used by Blago to thumb his nose at Democratic leadership.

corrupt politics as usual, I am sure he will be seated because when he is seated he will do favors for someone.

Pleeeeeeease, go back to Illinois and "give up the ghost", or more accurately, take hammer and chisle and "chisle away" at/on your premature mausoleum about your so very many self annointed accolades..touting your "ever-so-many accomplishments"..only because you are....or is it...was black? You're not even dead yet, but have to espouse your so many "black" accomplishments. Either they were truly earned and deserved accomplishments because of who you are/were......NOT because you are/were black. I honestly think you have shown your "true color/s" because of your egotisticle, narcissistic actions/demeanor. You DEFINITELY are not qualified to be a United States senator, not because of your color/race, but because of the "race rhetoric" and "race card" you and you "handlers" and followers use as an argument to further your ambitious agenda. Pleeeeease go away, quietly, or if not quietly, just GO AWAY. Home Depot sells hammers and chisles. Go buy some, and hammer away at how you were terribly mistreated if you do NOT get the Senate seat you are NOT entitled to.

So he meets all legal requirements save a signature that should have been automatic and they do not seat him, my vote is that Blago FIRES his SOS select a new one who will do their job sign the form and remove any legal loophole the senate has for rejecting him. WE CANNOT ALLOW THE SENATE, OR THE HOUSE TO DECIDE WHO GETS TO BE A REPRESENTATIVE AND WHO DOESN'T I can see a time when one party, with a 60 seat majority decides they will not seat anyone from the opposing party what is to stop them if this is allowed and sets the precident? A legally appointed senator is not allowed to take his seat!

idiots

DNC: "We are in charge now! You will do as you are told. Or you will be called a non-Unifier"

Burris: "I am an African American – you have to let me in. Or you will be called racist"

Will the corporate power mongers or the race card win?

Youse just gotta seat me man. I's da only black one the Gov appointed....know what ah mean????????????

Youse gotta seat me man...I's da only black one da Gov appointed.
Know what I mean??????

Irrespective of the allegations against Governor Blagojevich, Mr. Burris' appointment to the U.S. Senate complies with governing law. As such, the U.S. Senate should seat Mr. Burris. The Illinois Legislature could have spared the U.S. Senate this ill-timed and untidy controversy by calling for a special election to fill President-elect Obama's U.S. Senate seat. Hopefully, the rule of law will prevail and the U.S. Senate will seat Mr. Burris.

This man should be seated. After all if MN can send an idiot like Fraken to the Senate, how much worse could Burris be.

Burris appontment is legal and he is ready and available for the senate job. Why all the drama? Just let him carry out the work he was appointed to do.

He's sooooo desperate to get into the Senate. That only adds to the quandry of deciding if he "purchased" the seat. If I were him I would be calling for a Special Election to let the voters decide. Only through an electoral process will he be able to hold his head high if elected.

Just what we DON'T need: another politician who claims he is entitled to be a senator despite the fact his documentation is wrong. So the rules don't apply to Burris? So Burris is entitled because his corrupt best friend Blagojevich settled on Burris after tape recordings of trying to sell the senate seat to others? How much did Burris pay? What was the quid pro quo? The man couldn't even get the proper signatures on the necessary documents. Now his pals are claiming this entire mess is racially motivated. Keep digging deeper Burris. No wonder no one wants to have you around them.

It is about time that someone stood up to Burris as he is as bad as the governor and both have been bulldozing their way thru the poor state of Illinois long enough. They have conspired to throw mud into this mess and how sad it is with all the hope that Obama has brought to the american people that we have to be reminded of crooked politics once again.

"Guys! Wait up! I wanna be a Senator too!"

Even though this article has nothing to do with Republicans, cue ignorant anti-Republican remark from "Proud American" in 3... 2... 1...

He is over 70 years old. I didn't think the Dems wanted anyone that old in office. It certainly mattered with McCain.

Is that your Picture??? Or just another.... "Fat Cat"....

BURRIS WILL BE SEATED OR HE WILL TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL WHICH WILL NOT BE PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He doesn't give up easily because he is, apparently, STUPID. His announcement that "I am a US Senator" shows his ignorance since he is NOT a US Senator until he has been sworn in and taken the oath of office.

Burris and Blagojevich will make it even more difficult for minorities to be elected in the future. Good job disrupting the entire nation to take the heat off of you Blago !!

Where are Burris real friends and family? They should advise him to calm down and work with this issue with class and stay away from the camera. THIS IS NOT GOOD P.R.!!!