Comments on: Burris offered Capitol Hill office space http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Bobby Wightman-Cervantes http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216562 Bobby Wightman-Cervantes Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:45:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216562 The only thing I know about this guy is what has come to light since his appointment. He knew the Democratic Party and President elect Obama opposed anyone being appointed. He was nonetheless offered a chance at power and took it. He then played on race. President elect Obama has done more to bring down the walls of racism than anyone since Dr. King. By his own acts at this time, regardless of what he may have done yesterday, Burris is no friend of integrity. Is this who Ill. really wants in the Senate? Bobby WC The only thing I know about this guy is what has come to light since his appointment. He knew the Democratic Party and President elect Obama opposed anyone being appointed. He was nonetheless offered a chance at power and took it. He then played on race.

President elect Obama has done more to bring down the walls of racism than anyone since Dr. King. By his own acts at this time, regardless of what he may have done yesterday, Burris is no friend of integrity. Is this who Ill. really wants in the Senate?

Bobby WC

]]> By: Felly http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216558 Felly Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:45:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216558 By law, Burris was legally appointed and should be seated regardless if the Dems do not like Blago. They should put sentiments aside and respect the law. Blago is still innocent until proven guilty. The Dems are acting on a political process which is different from a legal process. By law, Burris was legally appointed and should be seated regardless if the Dems do not like Blago. They should put sentiments aside and respect the law. Blago is still innocent until proven guilty. The Dems are acting on a political process which is different from a legal process.

]]> By: Nebraskan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216546 Nebraskan Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:44:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216546 Jesse White was out of order by not signing off on this.... There is no court ruling, constitutional clause, NOTHING being used as a basis for denying Burris the senate seat he legally and legitimately obtained. The Dems are making up rules as they go, and applying them to only the people they want to apply them to.... Jesse White was out of order by not signing off on this....

There is no court ruling, constitutional clause, NOTHING being used as a basis for denying Burris the senate seat he legally and legitimately obtained.

The Dems are making up rules as they go, and applying them to only the people they want to apply them to....

]]> By: Nebraskan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216536 Nebraskan Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:43:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216536 Jesse White was out of order by not signing off on this.... There is no court ruling, constitutional clause, NOTHING being used as a basis for denying Burris the senate seat he legally and legitimately obtained. Jesse White was out of order by not signing off on this....

There is no court ruling, constitutional clause, NOTHING being used as a basis for denying Burris the senate seat he legally and legitimately obtained.

]]> By: ran http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216515 ran Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:39:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216515 If the IL court had done their job none of this drama would be happening. also, If Burris was really concerned about the people he never should have accepted the appointed by this Gov. If the IL court had done their job none of this drama would be happening. also, If Burris was really concerned about the people he never should have accepted the appointed by this Gov.

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216511 Jim Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:38:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216511 Mr Burris is the puppet in this play. he knew knew from the get go, what the members fthe senate said. He knew that Blago was tainted and anyone who accepted this appointent would be also, so the question to Mr Burris is, if you want to serve the people of " This Great State" why did you not stand with the people? The elected officials? The people all who know that Blago is dirty as the day is long? Or your ego and knowing that you have lost every race for major office that you ran, this would be the only way you get to Washington? This Mr Burris is not about the people as you claim, this is about your ego PERIOD! and that is the shame of it all! Mr Burris is the puppet in this play. he knew knew from the get go, what the members fthe senate said. He knew that Blago was tainted and anyone who accepted this appointent would be also, so the question to Mr Burris is, if you want to serve the people of " This Great State" why did you not stand with the people? The elected officials? The people all who know that Blago is dirty as the day is long? Or your ego and knowing that you have lost every race for major office that you ran, this would be the only way you get to Washington? This Mr Burris is not about the people as you claim, this is about your ego PERIOD! and that is the shame of it all!

]]> By: sue d http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216510 sue d Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:38:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216510 Mr. Burris has not held any office for 14 years, because the voters of this state (IL) would not vote him in. It was not for a lack of trying. He was REJECTED by this state's voters, numerous times. What has he been doing for 14 years? He has become a lobbyist. He has donated much money to the govenor's campaign fund. His clients have also donated to the govenor's campaign fund. His clients have recieved lucrative state contracts handed out by the govenor of Illinois. That he has aligned himself with the govenor and accepted this appointment shows that he has only his own ambitions at heart, not the voters. This seat does not belong to the govenor, the democrats, or Mr. Burris. It belongs to the citizens of the state of Illinois. There is not racism in this rejection of his "claim" to the senate seat. There is no support for Mr. Burris, beyond a small enclave of people, that see personal benefit in this appointment and helping Mr. Burris press his claim. His insistance that he is the senator from Illinois is delusional. He does not represent me, and he hopefully never will. Let the voters in Illinois decide who should sit in that seat-NOW. We're about to vote on a replacement for Rahm's seat. Let's piggy back the senate seat onto that ballot. The money at this point, for this special election, is minimal compared to the damage this govenor and faux senator are doing to this good state. Mr. Burris has not held any office for 14 years, because the voters of this state (IL) would not vote him in. It was not for a lack of trying. He was REJECTED by this state's voters, numerous times. What has he been doing for 14 years? He has become a lobbyist. He has donated much money to the govenor's campaign fund. His clients have also donated to the govenor's campaign fund. His clients have recieved lucrative state contracts handed out by the govenor of Illinois. That he has aligned himself with the govenor and accepted this appointment shows that he has only his own ambitions at heart, not the voters. This seat does not belong to the govenor, the democrats, or Mr. Burris. It belongs to the citizens of the state of Illinois. There is not racism in this rejection of his "claim" to the senate seat. There is no support for Mr. Burris, beyond a small enclave of people, that see personal benefit in this appointment and helping Mr. Burris press his claim. His insistance that he is the senator from Illinois is delusional. He does not represent me, and he hopefully never will. Let the voters in Illinois decide who should sit in that seat-NOW. We're about to vote on a replacement for Rahm's seat. Let's piggy back the senate seat onto that ballot. The money at this point, for this special election, is minimal compared to the damage this govenor and faux senator are doing to this good state.

]]> By: Barry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216475 Barry Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:33:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216475 Burris is being used as a scapegoat for things he has nothing to do with. Is this the change in Washington that we need adults acting like 5 year olds? Burris is being used as a scapegoat for things he has nothing to do with.

Is this the change in Washington that we need adults acting like 5 year olds?

]]> By: Jean2 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216467 Jean2 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:33:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216467 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.!!! 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.!!!

]]> By: Rachel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216419 Rachel Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:28:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216419 Burris has been a good man in Illinois. He's kept his nose to the grind stone and his laundry clean. He may be ambitious but he's earned it. He is not a big ego person he enjoys working for the people of Illinois and I think it was very rude and callous the way he has been treated. The beef is wih Blago not Burris. So don't kick Burris around. Burris has been a good man in Illinois. He's kept his nose to the grind stone and his laundry clean. He may be ambitious but he's earned it.
He is not a big ego person he enjoys working for the people of Illinois and I think it was very rude and callous the way he has been treated. The beef is wih Blago not Burris. So don't kick Burris around.

]]> By: lol http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216237 lol Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:12:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216237 Roland Burris is a stand up guy, the fact that Blago is "dirty" shouldn't reflect on Burris. Harry Reid had a problem with the other 2 candidates who were african american too. Burris is qualified, give him a chance to do the job! Roland Burris is a stand up guy, the fact that Blago is "dirty" shouldn't reflect on Burris. Harry Reid had a problem with the other 2 candidates who were african american too. Burris is qualified, give him a chance to do the job!

]]> By: One Vote http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216151 One Vote Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:03:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216151 Do not seat this man. Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is out on bail. For trying to sell the Senate seat. I can not think of a much larger social crime to our society. As such, accepting any appointee that he assigns to this very position is frankly, nuts and in complete disrespect of each of our votes. What soldiers die for. It is ENTIRELY irrelevant "who" Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich decided to appoint. He is disqualified until he has had his turn in court. Do not seat this man.

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is out on bail. For trying to sell the Senate seat. I can not think of a much larger social crime to our society.

As such, accepting any appointee that he assigns to this very position is frankly, nuts and in complete disrespect of each of our votes. What soldiers die for.

It is ENTIRELY irrelevant "who" Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich decided to appoint. He is disqualified until he has had his turn in court.

]]> By: DEMS..AT WORK... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216135 DEMS..AT WORK... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:01:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216135 DEMOCRACY AT WORK...what right does Reed have and his partners have to turn Mr Burris away a man with a clean record and appointed by the Gov. who has not been charged only accused..Perhaps his crime is only that his did not appoint the Reed's choice...America you are loosing democracy if you allow the few to lead you to nowhere. "free america....free america....! DEMOCRACY AT WORK...what right does Reed have and his partners have to turn Mr Burris away a man with a clean record and appointed
by the Gov. who has not been charged only accused..Perhaps his crime is only that his did not appoint the Reed's choice...America you are loosing democracy if you allow the few to lead you to nowhere.
"free america....free america....!

]]> By: Rob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216094 Rob Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:51:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216094 Blagojevich, as much as the media does not want to believe, is innocent. He is innocent until he is proven guilty in the court of law not in the eyes of the media. Burris should be seated, because it is against the law if he is not. He is qualified despite the fact he has been chosen by a media-declared "criminal". And he is pleading, I think to some degree, out of principle. That the reason he is being rejected is not because HE is not qualified but because of Blagojevich and that is wrong in so many ways. Let's not complicate this now. Blagojevich, as much as the media does not want to believe, is innocent. He is innocent until he is proven guilty in the court of law not in the eyes of the media.

Burris should be seated, because it is against the law if he is not. He is qualified despite the fact he has been chosen by a media-declared "criminal".

And he is pleading, I think to some degree, out of principle. That the reason he is being rejected is not because HE is not qualified but because of Blagojevich and that is wrong in so many ways.

Let's not complicate this now.

]]> By: Harry Reid is an idiot http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216083 Harry Reid is an idiot Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:48:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216083 Harry Reid was such an idiot to deny SENATOR BURRIS the ability to be sworn into office today! What exactly is it that Reid has against this distinguished legally appointed Senator? Swear him in already, and get the drama over with! Harry Reid was such an idiot to deny SENATOR BURRIS the ability to be sworn into office today!

What exactly is it that Reid has against this distinguished legally appointed Senator?

Swear him in already, and get the drama over with!

]]> By: richard rohde http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216078 richard rohde Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:46:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216078 The man has as many credentials to fill the seat as any appointee, he is legal and entitled. This is what happens when politicians don't represent the people or let the people decide. The man has as many credentials to fill the seat as any appointee, he is legal and entitled. This is what happens when politicians don't represent the people or let the people decide.

]]> By: William of Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216019 William of Iowa Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:29:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216019 The Secretary of the Senate's denial at the door based upon incomplete authorization (Burris lacked the Illinois Secretary of States signature - denied because of his political position on Blago) smacks of elitism and lack of understanding of constitutional law. The Illinois governor is charged, not convicted. He still occupies the office account the elected representatives of the people of Illinois have not acted to remove him. He still maintains the legal right to appoint Obama's replacement and the Illinois Secretary of State is bound to sign Burris's authorization. So Burris gets in. I don't know if that is good or bad or what - but I felt uncomfortable as a citizen watching this man turned away and insulted. The sitting Senators were placed in that chamber by the American people, it makes me angry to think they regard it as their personal clubhouse. The Secretary of the Senate's denial at the door based upon incomplete authorization (Burris lacked the Illinois Secretary of States signature – denied because of his political position on Blago) smacks of elitism and lack of understanding of constitutional law. The Illinois governor is charged, not convicted. He still occupies the office account the elected representatives of the people of Illinois have not acted to remove him. He still maintains the legal right to appoint Obama's replacement and the Illinois Secretary of State is bound to sign Burris's authorization. So Burris gets in. I don't know if that is good or bad or what – but I felt uncomfortable as a citizen watching this man turned away and insulted. The sitting Senators were placed in that chamber by the American people, it makes me angry to think they regard it as their personal clubhouse.

]]> By: SENATUS POPOLUSQUE ROMANUS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2216013 SENATUS POPOLUSQUE ROMANUS Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:28:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2216013 Who cares??? Who cares???

]]> By: Chris E http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215915 Chris E Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:57:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215915 If them DEMS look at it this way they might want to seat the man and move on because whatever happen now they can not blame it on BUSH and more. Te GOV of IL was doing his job so let him do it and move on. The DEMS and doing what the GOP want them to do and that is have problems among themselves so they and set back and say look at those silly NUTS... Get over it and seat the man and move on. If them DEMS look at it this way they might want to seat the man and move on because whatever happen now they can not blame it on BUSH and more. Te GOV of IL was doing his job so let him do it and move on. The DEMS and doing what the GOP want them to do and that is have problems among themselves so they and set back and say look at those silly NUTS... Get over it and seat the man and move on.

]]> By: Jack McFARLANE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215905 Jack McFARLANE Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:56:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215905 I think Burris should have the Senate seat, because was he was not found guilty of any thing. I am a Democrat myself, but I think the Democrats that won't except him are all a bunch of Hypocrites. Jack & Ernestine McFarlane Mesa, Arizona I think Burris should have the Senate seat, because was he was not
found guilty of any thing. I am a Democrat myself, but
I think the Democrats that won't except him are all a bunch of
Hypocrites. Jack & Ernestine McFarlane
Mesa, Arizona

]]> By: GERRY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215895 GERRY Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:53:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215895 I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS GARBAGE THAT IS GOING ON! THE PROPER THING FOR ROLAND BURRIS TO HAVE DONE WOULD HAVE BEEN TO SAY " I WILL BE JOINING THE U.S. SENATE AS SOON AS THE PATHWAY HAS BEEN CLEARED" THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN IN MY OPINION A CLASSY YET FAVORABLE WAY TO HAVE HANDLED THIS SITUATION. SURE HOPE THIS ISN'T THE WAY THINGS ARE STILL GOING TO BE DONE IN THE SENATE. GOD HELP US.... I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS GARBAGE THAT IS GOING ON! THE PROPER THING FOR ROLAND BURRIS TO HAVE DONE WOULD HAVE BEEN TO SAY " I WILL BE JOINING THE U.S. SENATE AS SOON AS THE PATHWAY HAS BEEN CLEARED" THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN IN MY OPINION A CLASSY YET FAVORABLE WAY TO HAVE HANDLED THIS SITUATION. SURE HOPE THIS ISN'T THE WAY THINGS ARE STILL GOING TO BE DONE IN THE SENATE.
GOD HELP US....

]]> By: GERRY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215889 GERRY Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:52:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215889 I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS GARBAGE THAT IS GOING ON! THE PROPER THING FOR ROLAND BURRIS TO HAVE DONE WOULD HAVE BEEN TO SAY " I WILL BE JOINING THE U.S. SENATE AS SOON AS THE PATHWAY HAS BEEN CLEARED" THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN IN MY OPINION A CLASSY YET FAVORABLE WAY TO HAVE HANDLED THIS SITUATION. SURE HOPEN THIS ISN'T THE WAY THINGS ARE STILL GOING TO BE DONE IN THE SENATE. GOD HELP US.... I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS GARBAGE THAT IS GOING ON! THE PROPER THING FOR ROLAND BURRIS TO HAVE DONE WOULD HAVE BEEN TO SAY " I WILL BE JOINING THE U.S. SENATE AS SOON AS THE PATHWAY HAS BEEN CLEARED" THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN IN MY OPINION A CLASSY YET FAVORABLE WAY TO HAVE HANDLED THIS SITUATION. SURE HOPEN THIS ISN'T THE WAY THINGS ARE STILL GOING TO BE DONE IN THE SENATE.
GOD HELP US....

]]> By: Proud American http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215874 Proud American Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:49:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215874 Burris and blog should get a office in the mens room at the Metro stations. Both are Idiots. Burris and blog should get a office in the mens room at the Metro stations. Both are Idiots.

]]> By: Scott NYC Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215818 Scott NYC Independent Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:36:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215818 Burris is just a crook that hasn't been caught on tape or otherwise. He lost five elections and clearly the people of Illionis don't want him. So why was he even considered? Burris is just a crook that hasn't been caught on tape or otherwise. He lost five elections and clearly the people of Illionis don't want him. So why was he even considered?

]]> By: a new year http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215811 a new year Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:34:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215811 stop this roller-coaster, seat him as soon as possible. stop this roller-coaster, seat him as soon as possible.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215804 Anonymous Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:33:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215804 The Governor and Burriss, both elected officials in the State are denied their constitutional powers and rights by the FEDS, on the basis of unproven allegations by a Grandstanding Fitzpatrick - a federal prosecutor, who has denied the Governor the RIGHT TO MAKE FULL ANSWER AND DEFENCE to the outrageous charges. Lawyer ED GENSON pointed out the unfairness of Fitzpatrick's actions. Why doesn't Fitzpatrick get on with it. Put up or shut up! Meanwhile, the Governor and Burriss try to do their job! Kudos to the Governor and to Burriss. Shame on Fitpatrick. The Governor and Burriss, both elected officials in the State are denied their constitutional powers and rights by the FEDS, on the basis of unproven allegations by a Grandstanding Fitzpatrick – a federal prosecutor, who has denied the Governor the RIGHT TO MAKE FULL ANSWER AND DEFENCE to the outrageous charges.

Lawyer ED GENSON pointed out the unfairness of Fitzpatrick's actions. Why doesn't Fitzpatrick get on with it. Put up or shut up!

Meanwhile, the Governor and Burriss try to do their job! Kudos to the Governor and to Burriss. Shame on Fitpatrick.

]]> By: Chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215793 Chris Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:31:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215793 It's a shame that all parties are being played by the Govenor of ILL!! The Democrats unfortunately should have did the right thing and seated the man. Because as it stands right now no charges have been filed against the govenor and the government of ILL didn't impeach the him, so where is the wrong? On the other hand Burris should have turned down the appointment and waited until charges or an impeachment were handed down and the new Govenor could have appointed him. It's a shame that all parties are being played by the Govenor of ILL!! The Democrats unfortunately should have did the right thing and seated the man. Because as it stands right now no charges have been filed against the govenor and the government of ILL didn't impeach the him, so where is the wrong? On the other hand Burris should have turned down the appointment and waited until charges or an impeachment were handed down and the new Govenor could have appointed him.

]]> By: Bluebird Oasis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215773 Bluebird Oasis Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:24:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215773 He's an idiot or a power hungry oaf at best. He should have declined the appointment rather than to try and weasel his way in under a cloud of doubt and turmoil. He has tainted his own integrity in spite of the crook who appointed him. He's an idiot or a power hungry oaf at best. He should have declined the appointment rather than to try and weasel his way in under a cloud of doubt and turmoil. He has tainted his own integrity in spite of the crook who appointed him.

]]> By: Mills http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215772 Mills Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:24:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215772 Its interesting to see two things happen on a regular basis. First, the Burris appointment was done LEGALLY; irregardless of what the Governor of Illinois has done. However, most seem to be giving ETHICAL arguements regarding the matter; which in this case, doesn't matter. The Governor of Illinois has the right to make the appointment, and no one (especially the Federal Gov't) has the right to take that away. Second, since the Franken v. Coleman race is going to cour on appeals, does that mean Al won't be allowed to sit either? Hmm. Its interesting to see two things happen on a regular basis.

First, the Burris appointment was done LEGALLY; irregardless of what the Governor of Illinois has done. However, most seem to be giving ETHICAL arguements regarding the matter; which in this case, doesn't matter. The Governor of Illinois has the right to make the appointment, and no one (especially the Federal Gov't) has the right to take that away.

Second, since the Franken v. Coleman race is going to cour on appeals, does that mean Al won't be allowed to sit either? Hmm.

]]> By: J.P.. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215768 J.P.. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:24:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215768 Tee hee hee! As a conservative, I have to say that Blago is the gift that keeps on giving. Legally, he has only been accused of something, not convicted of it… so technically, his Senate appointment is fine and dandy and yes, legal. But, tastefully, the guy is like a crap sandwich, and any appointment he makes is only going to taste like a condiment worthy of a crap sandwich. Through no fault of his own, Blago's fully-legal appointment, Burris, has become an albatross around the necks of Congressional dems. And not just an albatross, but tinged with racism, too. So Congressional Dems, you have a choice… uphold both the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions and look sleazy beyond belief in the process (see "Chicago politics"), or violate the Constitutions of both, and look racist instead. Like I said, Blago is the gift that keeps on giving. That said, I'm going to pop some popcorn and enjoy the show! Woo hoo! Tee hee hee! As a conservative, I have to say that Blago is the gift that keeps on giving. Legally, he has only been accused of something, not convicted of it… so technically, his Senate appointment is fine and dandy and yes, legal.

But, tastefully, the guy is like a crap sandwich, and any appointment he makes is only going to taste like a condiment worthy of a crap sandwich.

Through no fault of his own, Blago's fully-legal appointment, Burris, has become an albatross around the necks of Congressional dems. And not just an albatross, but tinged with racism, too.

So Congressional Dems, you have a choice… uphold both the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions and look sleazy beyond belief in the process (see "Chicago politics"), or violate the Constitutions of both, and look racist instead. Like I said, Blago is the gift that keeps on giving. That said, I'm going to pop some popcorn and enjoy the show! Woo hoo!

]]> By: Luke Brown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215739 Luke Brown Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:17:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215739 Dems need to seat Burris ASAP and get this circus off the front pages. Burris was actually legally appointed to the Senate by the governor. The governor is an idiot and probably a crook. However, he is the governor for the present time and he is empowered to act in this matter as he sees fit. I don't like Burris because he tried to drag the race card into the whole deal (which shows he is stupid). Illinois should impeach Rod Blag, but until it does, he is right to carry out his legal responsibilities. Harry Reid and the Dems are wrong to deny Illinois a Senate seat which has properly been filled. This is not going away if they continue to exclude him. Dems need to seat Burris ASAP and get this circus off the front pages. Burris was actually legally appointed to the Senate by the governor.

The governor is an idiot and probably a crook. However, he is the governor for the present time and he is empowered to act in this matter as he sees fit.

I don't like Burris because he tried to drag the race card into the whole deal (which shows he is stupid). Illinois should impeach Rod Blag, but until it does, he is right to carry out his legal responsibilities.

Harry Reid and the Dems are wrong to deny Illinois a Senate seat which has properly been filled. This is not going away if they continue to exclude him.

]]> By: Independant Vet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215729 Independant Vet Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:14:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215729 Politics as usuall . It is Harry Reids an Pelosi"s way or ,take a walk. On there next agendia is , change all the out standing laws , write them as they go. Need $$$$ we will get it for you , as long as you are a sworn Democrat. We have already witnessed them purchase the White House , doing there Best to puirchase a seat in Mnn. Now we are also seeing appointees , making head lines of more corruption . Sooner , than later it will come about , all Barry's lies unfold. From $$$ , Acorn , Birth certificate , his ties to Terrorist . an all the lies, etc. CHICAGO"S FINEST POLITICS , Politics as usuall . It is Harry Reids an Pelosi"s way or ,take a walk. On there next agendia is , change all the out standing laws , write them as they go. Need $$$$ we will get it for you , as long as you are a sworn Democrat. We have already witnessed them purchase the White House , doing there Best to puirchase a seat in Mnn.
Now we are also seeing appointees , making head lines of more corruption . Sooner , than later it will come about , all Barry's lies unfold. From $$$ , Acorn , Birth certificate , his ties to Terrorist . an all the lies, etc.

CHICAGO"S FINEST POLITICS ,

]]> By: RTB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215727 RTB Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:14:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215727 Blago. is playing Burris. Poor Mr. Burris is so full of himself he can't see the disgraceful situation he has put himself in. I applaud the Dems for standing firm for the principles that were outlined in the beginning, when it was announced that no appointment made by Blago. will be recognized. Blago. is playing Burris. Poor Mr. Burris is so full of himself he can't see the disgraceful situation he has put himself in. I applaud the Dems for standing firm for the principles that were outlined in the beginning, when it was announced that no appointment made by Blago. will be recognized.

]]> By: Brenna http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215726 Brenna Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:13:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215726 Does any at CNN read this. If you do, remember how John King used to regular American voters to discuss the elections. Instead of talking heads and politicians talking about Roland Burris, have John King interview regular Illinoisian voters in Centralia, Illinois (Burris' hometown) about what they think since I haven't heard one word about Illinoisians from Rockford to Cairo actually think... Does any at CNN read this. If you do, remember how John King used to regular American voters to discuss the elections.

Instead of talking heads and politicians talking about Roland Burris, have John King interview regular Illinoisian voters in Centralia, Illinois (Burris' hometown) about what they think since I haven't heard one word about Illinoisians from Rockford to Cairo actually think...

]]> By: Rick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215719 Rick Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:11:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215719 The reason Burris is so adamant about taking the seat is because he knows that's the only way he'll get it. Look how many times he's tried for political office and been turned down by the voters. The reason Burris is so adamant about taking the seat is because he knows that's the only way he'll get it. Look how many times he's tried for political office and been turned down by the voters.

]]> By: Gracie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215703 Gracie Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:04:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215703 Burris SHOULD NOT be seated. Both the Chicago Democrats and Republicans stated EARLY that anyone named by the Governor WOULD NOT be seated. Burris KNEW this from the jump start. Both Democrats and Republicans stated that the Illinois Senate should decide on how to fill the vacated Illinois Senate seat. NOT Blagovegich who everyone knows is CORRUPT and DIRTY up to his chinny chin-chin!!! Mr. Burris is nothing more than a GREEDY son-of-a gun. He's lost five elections, why is that? Why didn't the people of Chicago VOTE him into office? Hummmm? They must NOT have found him the best candidate for the seat. AND WHY didn't the Governor ever SUPPORT him back then when he was running for the Senate seat before?? Mr. Burris keeps crying the blues about how he didn't WANT to cause any commotions.....but DAH.... he continues to be in the MIDDLE OF THE SPOTLIGHT EVERY CHANCE HE GETS TO OPEN HIS MOUTH. This man is NOT fooling anyone. Mr. Burris is doing EVERYTHING in his power to cause as much CHAOS and HOVAC as possible. Mr. Burris is set on being the "ring master". Burris SHOULD NOT be seated. Both the Chicago Democrats and Republicans stated EARLY that anyone named by the Governor WOULD NOT be seated. Burris KNEW this from the jump start.

Both Democrats and Republicans stated that the Illinois Senate should decide on how to fill the vacated Illinois Senate seat. NOT Blagovegich who everyone knows is CORRUPT and DIRTY up to his chinny chin-chin!!!

Mr. Burris is nothing more than a GREEDY son-of-a gun. He's lost five elections, why is that? Why didn't the people of Chicago VOTE him into office? Hummmm? They must NOT have found him the best candidate for the seat. AND WHY didn't the Governor ever SUPPORT him back then when he was running for the Senate seat before??

Mr. Burris keeps crying the blues about how he didn't WANT to cause any commotions.....but DAH.... he continues to be in the MIDDLE OF THE SPOTLIGHT EVERY CHANCE HE GETS TO OPEN HIS MOUTH. This man is NOT fooling anyone. Mr. Burris is doing EVERYTHING in his power to cause as much CHAOS and HOVAC as possible.

Mr. Burris is set on being the "ring master".

]]> By: Retired Army in San Antonio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215702 Retired Army in San Antonio Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:03:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215702 Slider January 6th, 2009 1:27 pm ET See, Dem-twits?..........It's about the Party. Not the People. The Party.........It's always been about the Party. Always will. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Which is why the Republicans have been roundly REJECTED!!! Have a nice day :-) . Slider January 6th, 2009 1:27 pm ET

See, Dem-twits?..........It's about the Party. Not the People. The Party.........It's always been about the Party. Always will.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Which is why the Republicans have been roundly REJECTED!!!

Have a nice day :-) .

]]> By: Pioneer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215696 Pioneer Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:01:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215696 This Blogo guy knows that he is going to do some time in the can, with the other crooks from that rediculious state. He is just playing cat and mouse with the country because he can. He got this Burris guy to go along with this joke of an appiontment or maybe Burris, paid good money for the seat. The Illinois legislators need to get the ball rolling and Impeach this Govenor and put this country out of it's misery This Blogo guy knows that he is going to do some time in the can, with the other crooks from that rediculious state.
He is just playing cat and mouse with the country because he can.
He got this Burris guy to go along with this joke of an appiontment or maybe Burris, paid good money for the seat.
The Illinois legislators need to get the ball rolling and Impeach this Govenor and put this country out of it's misery

]]> By: aware http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215693 aware Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:00:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215693 Reid and co are arrogant, inept bumblers! Burris will be seated! PEBO bought his way into Washington and Blago takes heat? :( Reid and co are arrogant, inept bumblers! Burris will be seated!

PEBO bought his way into Washington and Blago takes heat? :(

]]> By: Kim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215682 Kim Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:58:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215682 yes, Slider, because Republicans never ask their followers to put party first...give me a break. This is exactly why I registered as an Independent. yes, Slider, because Republicans never ask their followers to put party first...give me a break. This is exactly why I registered as an Independent.

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215672 Matt Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:55:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215672 Ok, I'm a Republican, but this doesn't seem right. First question: Who get's to legally seat a Senator from their state when that position is empty? Answer: The Governor Second question: Who is LEGALLY the current Governor of Illinois? Answer: Blagojevich That's the end of discussion. Burris should be seated because it's all legal. I'm not a Blago fan, but has he been proven guilty yet? Has he admitted to guilt? NO on both questions, so let him do his job. Good grief. Ok, I'm a Republican, but this doesn't seem right.

First question: Who get's to legally seat a Senator from their state when that position is empty? Answer: The Governor

Second question: Who is LEGALLY the current Governor of Illinois?
Answer: Blagojevich

That's the end of discussion. Burris should be seated because it's all legal. I'm not a Blago fan, but has he been proven guilty yet? Has he admitted to guilt? NO on both questions, so let him do his job.

Good grief.

]]> By: CG http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215666 CG Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:53:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215666 He is not a Senator , and he looks like a fool. At least he had enough sense to not take the office space and try to distance himself from a policial crook, but he is letting his ambitions for the seat replace common sense. I am sure he is a good man but by letting himself be used by a sleaze bag would raise questions to his suitibility to the seat. He should stop the embarressment and go home. He is not a Senator , and he looks like a fool.
At least he had enough sense to not take the office space and try to distance himself from a policial crook, but he is letting his ambitions for the seat replace common sense.
I am sure he is a good man but by letting himself be used by a sleaze bag would raise questions to his suitibility to the seat.

He should stop the embarressment and go home.

]]> By: kay http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215662 kay Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:53:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215662 Mr. Burris... get a life... and stop fooling yourself. This is not a racial bais just you are too foolish to realise who you are hurting at the end of the day. A mad man is not ashamed of his behaviour, but his relative are. We people are ashamed of you behaviour. Period. Mr. Burris... get a life... and stop fooling yourself.

This is not a racial bais just you are too foolish to realise who you are hurting at the end of the day.

A mad man is not ashamed of his behaviour, but his relative are. We people are ashamed of you behaviour. Period.

]]> By: Kim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215648 Kim Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:51:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215648 I heard on the Tom Joyner morning show this morning how some Burris supporters are trying to rally support stating that not appointing Burris is racial. I am black, I am in disappointed in how some people think this is racism. Gov. Blago is a deceiver and this is what he wanted to cause a stir. Please people do not call Al Sharpton and march on Washington with this crap. We have real issues. I heard on the Tom Joyner morning show this morning how some Burris supporters are trying to rally support stating that not appointing Burris is racial. I am black, I am in disappointed in how some people think this is racism. Gov. Blago is a deceiver and this is what he wanted to cause a stir. Please people do not call Al Sharpton and march on Washington with this crap. We have real issues.

]]> By: Lorna, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215631 Lorna, NY Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:48:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215631 Burris is an IDIOT! Burris is an IDIOT!

]]> By: minka from Missouri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215625 minka from Missouri Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:47:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215625 Go get em Burris. You have a right to be seated as the Senator from Illinois since you were appointed by the Governor. He has that right according to law. Re: Blagojevich - I thought a person was Innocent until proven guilty. Unless I am mistaken I have not heard of any trial. Yes, there are tapes of his talking about deals for the Senate seat, but it was only talk, no money etc. was ever passed. I wonder if this case can go forward based on conversation. Go get em Burris. You have a right to be seated as the Senator from Illinois since you were appointed by the Governor. He has that right according to law.
Re: Blagojevich – I thought a person was Innocent until proven guilty. Unless I am mistaken I have not heard of any trial. Yes, there are tapes of his talking about deals for the Senate seat, but it was only talk, no money etc. was ever passed. I wonder if this case can go forward based on conversation.

]]> By: Betsy Tripp http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215611 Betsy Tripp Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:44:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215611 The appointment is lawful. Who does Reid think he is? A Karl Rove?, A Bush.? A Cheney? We expect Reid to stop playacting and be a Democratic leader or Resign. Reid could have been a contender if he had tried to impeach Bush or stood up for anything in the last 8 years. He did not. Now he wants to be a star.. The appointment is lawful. Who does Reid think he is? A Karl Rove?, A Bush.? A Cheney?
We expect Reid to stop playacting and be a Democratic leader or Resign.
Reid could have been a contender if he had tried to impeach Bush or stood up for anything in the last 8 years. He did not. Now he wants to be a star..

]]> By: Rick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215578 Rick Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:39:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215578 If those are my tax dollars paying for his office then I will file a complaint and eferyone else should file one also If those are my tax dollars paying for his office then I will file a complaint and eferyone else should file one also

]]> By: Vik http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215559 Vik Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:36:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215559 Glad they didn't seat him, Burris didn't deserve it. Why even take the nomination from a corrupt gov. Good ppl don't try to skirt their way in, especially if by the will of someone who's just using them. Glad they didn't seat him, Burris didn't deserve it. Why even take the nomination from a corrupt gov. Good ppl don't try to skirt their way in, especially if by the will of someone who's just using them.

]]> By: Michele/ Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-offered-capitol-hill-office-space/#comment-2215550 Michele/ Independent Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:35:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34464#comment-2215550 Let Burris have the Seat, its only for two years.!!! I amsick of all the games being played on the HILL....Blago is a joke, get on with things already... Let Burris have the Seat, its only for two years.!!! I amsick of all the games being played on the HILL....Blago is a joke, get on with things already...

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