Comments on: Burris' unpunched ticket to replace Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2218079 Michael Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:34:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2218079 Burris will be seated, eventually. Reid wants to avoid a total loss, so he's going to try to attach Burris' promise to retire in 2010 to the deal. However, Burris won't agree to this face-saving negotiating tactic. Reid will look bad. If I were Reid, I'd cut my losses. I'd admit that emotion got the better of me when I made my definitive statement to exclude any Blagojevich appointee. I now see the foolishness of my decision. I wish to walk back from it, seat Burris in the Senate, and move forward. Burris will be seated, eventually. Reid wants to avoid a total loss, so he's going to try to attach Burris' promise to retire in 2010 to the deal. However, Burris won't agree to this face-saving negotiating tactic. Reid will look bad. If I were Reid, I'd cut my losses. I'd admit that emotion got the better of me when I made my definitive statement to exclude any Blagojevich appointee. I now see the foolishness of my decision. I wish to walk back from it, seat Burris in the Senate, and move forward.

]]> By: tk in IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2218000 tk in IL Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:29:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2218000 This circus is an embarrassment to the citizens of Il. Burris should be ashamed of himself acting the way he is. I have no respect for him any longer and his lack of competence is simply stunning. Burris don't go away mad.....just go away.........and take your buddies with you...... This circus is an embarrassment to the citizens of Il. Burris should be ashamed of himself acting the way he is. I have no respect for him any longer and his lack of competence is simply stunning.

Burris don't go away mad.....just go away.........and take your buddies with you......

]]> By: German,Irish American http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217995 German,Irish American Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:25:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217995 Innocent until proven guilty. Wheres the ACLU, Civil Liberties, Black Caucus? Sucks to be labeled a racist doesn't it Dems? Just be happy Fitzgerald made the investigation public before Obama and his corrupt associates had a chance to incriminate themselves. Your new transparent change party, has a governor from Illinois who has not officially been charged with any wrong doing, and has legally appointed a replacement for Obama's vacant Senate seat. It is begginning to look like the main reason he is being denied the seat by Democratic leaders, is because he is black. The scene today brought back images of George Wallace and his fellow Democrats blocking black children from school steps. Innocent until proven guilty. Wheres the ACLU, Civil Liberties, Black Caucus? Sucks to be labeled a racist doesn't it Dems? Just be happy Fitzgerald made the investigation public before Obama and his corrupt associates had a chance to incriminate themselves. Your new transparent change party, has a governor from Illinois who has not officially been charged with any wrong doing, and has legally appointed a replacement for Obama's vacant Senate seat. It is begginning to look like the main reason he is being denied the seat by Democratic leaders, is because he is black. The scene today brought back images of George Wallace and his fellow Democrats blocking black children from school steps.

]]> By: Roger http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217969 Roger Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:00:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217969 Harry Reid, who has a worse rating than President, is making a grevious mistake. Being from Nevada Harry is familmar with the game Black Jack but he is using a different '" Black Jack" with Mr. Burris.He is srong arming tactics are like the of use of the police "weapon" of the 1950's .Also this stipulation of Mr.Burris, if seated, he agrees not to run in 2010. Add to this all Democratsenators who would run in 2010 , 2012, 2014.--- Also can some tell us why PE Ombama resigned so early? He could have made this cleanier by having a person ready at his resignation date. Harry Reid, who has a worse rating than President, is making a grevious mistake. Being from Nevada Harry is familmar with the game Black Jack but he is using a different '" Black Jack" with Mr. Burris.He is srong arming tactics are like the of use of the
police "weapon" of the 1950's .Also this stipulation of Mr.Burris, if seated, he agrees not to run in 2010. Add to this all
Democratsenators who would run in 2010 , 2012, 2014.- Also can some tell us why PE Ombama resigned so early? He could have made this cleanier by having a person ready at his resignation date.

]]> By: April http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217965 April Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:55:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217965 Okay, what did this Blagojevich guy did? He was just talking on the phone, he did not receive any gift and no one saw any money change hands. Yet, we are apt to condemn the guy just because he has a big mouth. Did he commit a high treason? Of course not. But the problem here is that Obama (SLICK WILLY) thinks everyone that call him name should be hanged. Slick Willy had bent so many rules and yet all of America is patting him on the back. What rule you may ask? Well, first of all, HE WAS NOT BORN IN AMERICA AND YET YOU LET HIM HAVE THE PRESIDENCY. NOW, THAT IS A HIGH TREASON IF YOU ASK SOME OF US WITH BRAINS. Blagojevich is innocent until proven guilty because THAT IS THE AMERICAN WAY. HE IS A MAN THAT STANDS HIS GROUND AND NOT BE SHAKEN OR MOVED. THAT IS A GENUINE CHARACTER OF A MAN. I DO NOT KNOW THIS GUY BUT I SEE HE CAN STAND UP AGAINST THE BULLIES. BRAVO. NOW THAT IS A REAL MAN. As for Slick Willy, enjoy your honeymoon while you can, very soon, oratory will not help you because we need ACTION LIKE YESTERDAY. WE ARE GOING TO HOLD YOU TO EVERY CAMPAIGN PROMISES YOU MADE. REMEMBER THIS, YOU KOOL AID DRINKERS, NEVER KNOCK A MAN OR WOMAN WHEN HE OR SHE IS DOWN. Okay, what did this Blagojevich guy did? He was just talking on the phone, he did not receive any gift and no one saw any money change hands. Yet, we are apt to condemn the guy just because he has a big mouth. Did he commit a high treason? Of course not. But the problem here is that Obama (SLICK WILLY) thinks everyone that call him name should be hanged. Slick Willy had bent so many rules and yet all of America is patting him on the back. What rule you may ask? Well, first of all, HE WAS NOT BORN IN AMERICA AND YET YOU LET HIM HAVE THE PRESIDENCY. NOW, THAT IS A HIGH TREASON IF YOU ASK SOME OF US WITH BRAINS. Blagojevich is innocent until proven guilty because THAT IS THE AMERICAN WAY. HE IS A MAN THAT STANDS HIS GROUND AND NOT BE SHAKEN OR MOVED. THAT IS A GENUINE CHARACTER OF A MAN. I DO NOT KNOW THIS GUY BUT I SEE HE CAN STAND UP AGAINST THE BULLIES. BRAVO. NOW THAT IS A REAL MAN. As for Slick Willy, enjoy your honeymoon while you can, very soon, oratory will not help you because we need ACTION LIKE YESTERDAY. WE ARE GOING TO HOLD YOU TO EVERY CAMPAIGN PROMISES YOU MADE. REMEMBER THIS, YOU KOOL AID DRINKERS, NEVER KNOCK A MAN OR WOMAN WHEN HE OR SHE IS DOWN.

]]> By: tk in IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217950 tk in IL Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:37:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217950 bbillinois, I thought I heard the names of his (Burris's kids) on the CBSChicago news the other day, and I thought I must have been mistaken, but now I see indeed he did name them Roland and Rolanda.....geez. I know there's not many politicians with an original thought in their brain but that is just plain egotistical. This circus is such an embarrassment to those of us that live in IL and most of you are only seeing the tip of the very dirty IL political iceberg. Burris is a shameful man playing the race card the way he and his cronies are doing and they wasted a moment not to do so, starting immediately with the original nomination press announcement made by Blagojevich. Not only does he not show enough integrity and honor to be seated, his lack of competence is stunning. bbillinois, I thought I heard the names of his (Burris's kids) on the CBSChicago news the other day, and I thought I must have been mistaken, but now I see indeed he did name them Roland and Rolanda.....geez. I know there's not many politicians with an original thought in their brain but that is just plain egotistical.

This circus is such an embarrassment to those of us that live in IL and most of you are only seeing the tip of the very dirty IL political iceberg.

Burris is a shameful man playing the race card the way he and his cronies are doing and they wasted a moment not to do so, starting immediately with the original nomination press announcement made by Blagojevich. Not only does he not show enough integrity and honor to be seated, his lack of competence is stunning.

]]> By: chris@stl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217947 chris@stl Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:36:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217947 Go home Mr. Burrris if yu have any dignity left. Go home Mr. Burrris if yu have any dignity left.

]]> By: lvironpigs http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217946 lvironpigs Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:36:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217946 Wow. What a real circus this whole thing is becoming, say? Wow. What a real circus this whole thing is becoming, say?

]]> By: Nick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217939 Nick Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:33:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217939 I think the Democrats are just making this whole thing more embarassing than it already is. Just seat the guy! I think the Democrats are just making this whole thing more embarassing than it already is. Just seat the guy!

]]> By: Ruth WuWong http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217889 Ruth WuWong Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:56:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217889 With the financial crisis and all the other big problems going on that our new leaders need to deal with, I can not believe Blagojevich was able to use Burris to elevate a State corruption issue to the national level, and along the way make our nation an entertaining topic for the world to talk about. Even worse, to drag the race issue into the whole fiasco really puts a shadow over the exciting historic change we are about to witness on 1/20/2009. Burris probably didn’t realize that his going to DC could become a distraction to our new leaders’ work. I wonder whether Blagojevich knows what he has done is causing damage to our beloved nation. With the financial crisis and all the other big problems going on that our new leaders need to deal with, I can not believe Blagojevich was able to use Burris to elevate a State corruption issue to the national level, and along the way make our nation an entertaining topic for the world to talk about. Even worse, to drag the race issue into the whole fiasco really puts a shadow over the exciting historic change we are about to witness on 1/20/2009. Burris probably didn’t realize that his going to DC could become a distraction to our new leaders’ work. I wonder whether Blagojevich knows what he has done is causing damage to our beloved nation.

]]> By: tim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217876 tim Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:48:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217876 Seems like anybody that aligns themselves with Obama goes down in flames--start with the good Reverend-career over, Rezko-federal prison, The Gov. to be indicted, Ted Kennedy--brain surgery, John Edwards--career over, Gov. Richardson--probably indicted and poiltical career basically , Emanuel--investigation awaits, and now the whole Dem. party looking like a loony bin with Reid and Burris. People will start avoiding Obama if just to save their careers. Seems like anybody that aligns themselves with Obama goes down
in flames–start with the good Reverend-career over, Rezko-federal
prison, The Gov. to be indicted, Ted Kennedy–brain surgery, John
Edwards–career over, Gov. Richardson–probably indicted and poiltical
career basically , Emanuel–investigation awaits, and now the
whole Dem. party looking like a loony bin with Reid and Burris.
People will start avoiding Obama if just to save their careers.

]]> By: Simmy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217865 Simmy Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:42:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217865 I might also interject that most of those calling for a "special election" are Republicans. All of a sudden, they are the 'righteous ones,' pretending that Larry Craig (in the restrooms playing tappy toes), Coleman (trying to reinvent Bush), and Ted Stevens (almost had to be swept back to Alaska) don't belong to them. To Fed up with Alaska: Please tell Sis Sarah I said hi, and thanks. I might also interject that most of those calling for a "special election" are Republicans. All of a sudden, they are the 'righteous ones,' pretending that Larry Craig (in the restrooms playing tappy toes), Coleman (trying to reinvent Bush), and Ted Stevens (almost had to be swept back to Alaska) don't belong to them.

To Fed up with Alaska:

Please tell Sis Sarah I said hi, and thanks.

]]> By: Larry in Houston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217861 Larry in Houston Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:40:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217861 Texas Teacher, you are SO Right ! Can you imagine trying to have some of these idiots that are making some of these comments on here in a class ??? You would have to get a Tutor for some of them. and then, they would still have trouble learning anything !! Larry C. Houston Texas Texas Teacher, you are SO Right ! Can you imagine trying to have some of these idiots that are making some of these comments on here in a class ??? You would have to get a Tutor for some of them.
and then, they would still have trouble learning anything !!

Larry C.
Houston Texas

]]> By: Reality http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217862 Reality Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:40:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217862 Our great and fearless leader, who demanded censorship during the campaign, is not even in office yet and his cronies are already shutting down democracy. Burris was legally appointed by the duly elected governor of Illinois who is supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. The crime he allegedly committed? Not doing what Obama told him to do. The notion of a free and impartial American press is already mocked the world over after observing the bias during the primaries and campaign. Meanwhile, the democrats are planning on creating 1 trillion worth of government bloat. The contracts are already promised to major Obama contributors. You will work for the government, with the government, or it is straight off to the gulag, comrade. Our great and fearless leader, who demanded censorship during the campaign, is not even in office yet and his cronies are already shutting down democracy. Burris was legally appointed by the duly elected governor of Illinois who is supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. The crime he allegedly committed? Not doing what Obama told him to do.

The notion of a free and impartial American press is already mocked the world over after observing the bias during the primaries and campaign. Meanwhile, the democrats are planning on creating 1 trillion worth of government bloat. The contracts are already promised to major Obama contributors.

You will work for the government, with the government, or it is straight off to the gulag, comrade.

]]> By: Keep on Pushing http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217847 Keep on Pushing Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:31:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217847 SEAT HIM....and tell Bobby and Jessie Jr to move on with that Race Sh_T SEAT HIM....and tell Bobby and Jessie Jr to move on with that Race Sh_T

]]> By: BJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217846 BJ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:31:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217846 Blago and Burris sitting in a tree T-r-i-p-p-i-n-g!! Blago and Burris sitting in a tree T-r-i-p-p-i-n-g!!

]]> By: Virginia for Lovers! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217845 Virginia for Lovers! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:31:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217845 He should be seated HE has done nothing wrong. Obviously Blago would not have try to seat him if he was corrupted or unfit in any way. He should not be punished or prejudged for the Gov's ordeal. He should be seated HE has done nothing wrong. Obviously Blago would not have try to seat him if he was corrupted or unfit in any way. He should not be punished or prejudged for the Gov's ordeal.

]]> By: Barbara - Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217840 Barbara - Atlanta Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:27:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217840 Burris need not to take this appointment...something's not right. Blago's playing everbody. Why won't Burris do what Danny Davis did and that was to decline. Is he that desperate? Can't everybody see what Blago's doing? Burris need not to take this appointment...something's not right. Blago's playing everbody. Why won't Burris do what Danny Davis did and that was to decline. Is he that desperate?

Can't everybody see what Blago's doing?

]]> By: Greg Hodges http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217837 Greg Hodges Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:26:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217837 The more I see of American politics; the more I thank God for being born in Canada. We ain`t perfect either (far from it) but the circus has more order to it than some of the characters in the U.S. politics. Burris may have done nothing wrong; and may indeed be getting into the Senate through the back door; but would a man of integrity want to be appointed by a lunatic like Blagojevich? I think not!!! The more I see of American politics; the more I thank God for being born in Canada. We ain`t perfect either (far from it) but the circus has more order to it than some of the characters in the U.S. politics. Burris may have done nothing wrong; and may indeed be getting into the Senate through the back door; but would a man of integrity want to be appointed by a lunatic like Blagojevich? I think not!!!

]]> By: mark l holland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217823 mark l holland Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:14:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217823 He needs to be seated. So long as the Governor has not been removed from office he is still Governor and has all rights being governor. He needs to be seated. So long as the Governor has not been removed from office he is still Governor and has all rights being governor.

]]> By: OIF Vet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217809 OIF Vet Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:07:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217809 Come on Burris, this isn't Chicago. The rest of the country, except maybe New Orleans, is a constitutional-republic that runs on the democratic system of government. Go back to your pal Blogovich and tell him it's a no-go for the senate. Ask him if you can have his governors job when he goes to prison for high corruption, which ought to be pretty soon. Come on Burris, this isn't Chicago. The rest of the country, except maybe New Orleans, is a constitutional-republic that runs on the democratic system of government. Go back to your pal Blogovich and tell him it's a no-go for the senate. Ask him if you can have his governors job when he goes to prison for high corruption, which ought to be pretty soon.

]]> By: Perusing-Through http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217794 Perusing-Through Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:58:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217794 I "GRUDGINGLY" AGREE WITH DIANNE FEINSTEIN (ON THIS ONE). First, I don't trust that snake Blagojevich and very disappointed Burris did not follow the lead of seven other Illinois Senate candidates who turned Blagojevich down once U.S. Attorney Fitzgerald blew the whistle. However, Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. or U.S. Attorney Lisa Madigan would have been perfect replacements for PE-Obama Senate seat. In short, Blagojevich called Senator Harry Reid's bluff. Blagojevich & Burris knows the Constitution and the Law are on Gov. Blagojevich's side. Therefore Senator Reid needs to cut his losses and drop this skunk-smelling mess - - - NOW!! The 'Blagojevich-Burris' rotten-egg stinks badly and the only thing Reid has done was to pour accelerant on the mess to make it worst. I "GRUDGINGLY" AGREE WITH DIANNE FEINSTEIN (ON THIS ONE).

First, I don't trust that snake Blagojevich and very disappointed Burris did not follow the lead of seven other Illinois Senate candidates who turned Blagojevich down once U.S. Attorney Fitzgerald blew the whistle. However, Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. or U.S. Attorney Lisa Madigan would have been perfect replacements for PE-Obama Senate seat.

In short, Blagojevich called Senator Harry Reid's bluff. Blagojevich & Burris knows the Constitution and the Law are on Gov. Blagojevich's side. Therefore Senator Reid needs to cut his losses and drop this skunk-smelling mess – - – NOW!! The 'Blagojevich-Burris' rotten-egg stinks badly and the only thing Reid has done was to pour accelerant on the mess to make it worst.

]]> By: Political tin ear http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217789 Political tin ear Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:56:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217789 Burris may have had some smarts and political chops once, but he made a huge mistake hitching up with Gov. "Sellout" Blago. It sounds to me like Illinois has plenty of smarter Black polititicians with better judgment than this poor sap, and that Illinois voters would be glad to send such a person to office. Burris may have had some smarts and political chops once, but he made a huge mistake hitching up with Gov. "Sellout" Blago. It sounds to me like Illinois has plenty of smarter Black polititicians with better judgment than this poor sap, and that Illinois voters would be glad to send such a person to office.

]]> By: Perusing-Through http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217787 Perusing-Through Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:55:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217787 In short, Blagojevich called Senator Harry Reid's bluff. Blagojevich punk Reid. Blagojevich & Burris knows the Constitution and the Law are on Gov. Blagojevich's side. Therefore Senator Reid needs to cut his losses and drop this skunk-smelling mess - - - NOW!! The 'Blagojevich-Burris' rotten-egg stinks badly and the only thing Reid has done was to pour accelerant on the mess to make it worst. In short, Blagojevich called Senator Harry Reid's bluff. Blagojevich punk Reid. Blagojevich & Burris knows the Constitution and the Law are on Gov. Blagojevich's side. Therefore Senator Reid needs to cut his losses and drop this skunk-smelling mess – - – NOW!! The 'Blagojevich-Burris' rotten-egg stinks badly and the only thing Reid has done was to pour accelerant on the mess to make it worst.

]]> By: Mobius http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217769 Mobius Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:46:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217769 Idiot buffoonery and treasonous ignorance in Congress? Nice. That's REAL CHANGE. Thanks, guys. Thanks a LOT. Idiot buffoonery and treasonous ignorance in Congress?

Nice. That's REAL CHANGE.

Thanks, guys. Thanks a LOT.

]]> By: Texas Teacher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217728 Texas Teacher Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:31:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217728 ACORN... pfffttt! come on.... that is so wrong... Get over it.... you lost.. and you do not have a leg to stand on.... and worse.... YOU KNOW IT! :( ACORN... pfffttt! come on.... that is so wrong...
Get over it.... you lost.. and you do not have a leg to stand on.... and worse.... YOU KNOW IT! :(

]]> By: Necie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217726 Necie Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:30:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217726 I Agree with "virginia for obama January 6th, 2009 8:15 pm ET". The RACE card is being played BIG TIME by Gov Blago and Burris is a Pawn in his game...And I find that offensive. Burris should NOT be seated - and I don't feel sorry for him. He knew what was going to happen before he got there...guess what? He went anyway. I think the LtGov should make the appt and we move on. I Agree with "virginia for obama January 6th, 2009 8:15 pm ET".

The RACE card is being played BIG TIME by Gov Blago and Burris is a Pawn in his game...And I find that offensive.

Burris should NOT be seated – and I don't feel sorry for him. He knew what was going to happen before he got there...guess what? He went anyway. I think the LtGov should make the appt and we move on.

]]> By: Wayne D. PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217722 Wayne D. PA Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:29:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217722 You can use race I'm an Afican- American, you have a dirty Gov. and he should figuer that the Senate will react to any thing that Governor dose it is crazy they don't care about the Illnios people. You can use race I'm an Afican- American, you have a dirty Gov. and he should figuer that the Senate will react to any thing that Governor dose it is crazy they don't care about the Illnios people.

]]> By: Texas Teacher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217713 Texas Teacher Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:25:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217713 Julio... at the risk of belaboring the issue.... this is not about race... or gender... this is about integrity!!! Blago is corrupt... therefore anyone he chooses is tainted with that corruption! Simple.... get it? Julio... at the risk of belaboring the issue.... this is not about race... or gender... this is about integrity!!! Blago is corrupt... therefore anyone he chooses is tainted with that corruption! Simple.... get it?

]]> By: Simmy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217707 Simmy Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:23:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217707 What 'stinks to high heaven" is the fact that a Gov. like Blago...can't be immediately removed. If they have been investigating him for years, why no convictions before now? To leave a government entity uncovered in such a manner was a "debacle waiting to happen." There is something wrong with the laws that need to be changed. This appointment is legal and binding. Mr. Burris will get his seat in the Senate, oppose all you want. What 'stinks to high heaven" is the fact that a Gov. like Blago...can't be immediately removed. If they have been investigating him for years, why no convictions before now? To leave a government entity uncovered in such a manner was a "debacle waiting to happen." There is something wrong with the laws that need to be changed. This appointment is legal and binding. Mr. Burris will get his seat in the Senate, oppose all you want.

]]> By: Texas Teacher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217704 Texas Teacher Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:22:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217704 Willy Brown.... what they just did was exactly what Coleman wanted.... it didn't work to his favor.... NOW he wants something different.... pooh..pooh.... you lost, repubs.... get used to it.... And Mn. is NOT a democratic controlled state... the Gov. is a Republican! You must pay closer attention, my dear.... :) Willy Brown.... what they just did was exactly what Coleman wanted.... it didn't work to his favor.... NOW he wants something different.... pooh..pooh.... you lost, repubs.... get used to it.... And Mn. is NOT a democratic controlled state... the Gov. is a Republican! You must pay closer attention, my dear.... :)

]]> By: Katy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217690 Katy Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:15:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217690 I am from IL, but don't know what Burris contribution to IL. I vote no to his senator seat. Don't trust Blago's decision. Burris might promise Blago some thing ..... in order to get the seat. If Burris is clean and good man, he already declined the appointment / withdraw his name like Richardson, instead of threaten of law suit. He is one of many Chicago's worst crooks. Senator Diane Feinstein of Califonia, take your nose out of Chicago, IL. I don't need your opinion. I am from IL, but don't know what Burris contribution to IL. I vote no to his senator seat. Don't trust Blago's decision. Burris might promise Blago some thing ..... in order to get the seat.

If Burris is clean and good man, he already declined the appointment / withdraw his name like Richardson, instead of threaten of law suit. He is one of many Chicago's worst crooks.
Senator Diane Feinstein of Califonia, take your nose out of Chicago, IL. I don't need your opinion.

]]> By: Nelson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217684 Nelson Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:12:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217684 Seat Burris Reed needs to go or he will destroy our opportunity. If we are to take advantage of this great opportunity we have we need a change in leadership . Reed has proven that he's prone to side shows that distract use from the major issues. There are to many major issues facing this nation and as democrats if we don't deliver we will have no one to blame but our selves. It tme for a change. Reed needs to go as majority leader. Seat Burris

Reed needs to go or he will destroy our opportunity. If we are to take advantage of this great opportunity we have we need a change in leadership . Reed has proven that he's prone to side shows that distract use from the major issues. There are to many major issues facing this nation and as democrats if we don't deliver we will have no one to blame but our selves. It tme for a change. Reed needs to go as majority leader.

]]> By: anthony http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217682 anthony Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:12:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217682 There is no law in Illinois that says the secretary of the state is required to certify the governor's appointment. Burris did not get certification from the secretary of state, thus he has not complied with the rule of the U.S. Senate that he must be certified by the governor and the secretary of the state from his state. It is that simple. There is no law in Illinois that says the secretary of the state is required to certify the governor's appointment. Burris did not get certification from the secretary of state, thus he has not complied with the rule of the U.S. Senate that he must be certified by the governor and the secretary of the state from his state. It is that simple.

]]> By: jess http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217663 jess Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:03:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217663 I, too, am an african american, and I feel that Burris is just using this situation to his political advantage. I personally feel that he is not qualified to be senator of any state and to seat him would be a great injustice to all qualified candidates. I, too, am an african american, and I feel that Burris is just using this situation to his political advantage. I personally feel that he is not qualified to be senator of any state and to seat him would be a great injustice to all qualified candidates.

]]> By: tony r lawson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217659 tony r lawson Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:01:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217659 I THINK HE NEED TO STEP DOWN. I THINK HE NEED TO STEP DOWN.

]]> By: timothy Powell http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217637 timothy Powell Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:54:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217637 give me a break, I grew up in ILL and this stinks to high heaven. The gall of Gov. Blago. The Senate leaders and the Ill Secretary of State saw fit to prevent the appointment. Feinstein must be nuts or just as tainted as the Burris dude. Lots of people in high places in charge saying no. Enough said. truly so timothy give me a break, I grew up in ILL and this stinks to high heaven. The gall of Gov. Blago. The Senate leaders and the Ill Secretary of State saw fit to prevent the appointment. Feinstein must be nuts or just as tainted as the Burris dude. Lots of people in high places in charge saying no. Enough said. truly so timothy

]]> By: Real Deal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217624 Real Deal Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:51:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217624 C'mon people see this for what it is.... Burris, though qualified, is letting himself be used so that we all take our eyes off the real deal, that Blago tried to sell that very seat to the highest bidder. C'mon people see this for what it is.... Burris, though qualified, is letting himself be used so that we all take our eyes off the real deal, that Blago tried to sell that very seat to the highest bidder.

]]> By: ME IN FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217614 ME IN FL Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:47:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217614 Julio: "What do the Democrats have against a black senator?" ______________________________________________________ This is not a matter of white or black or yellow or red or purple....... this is a matter of principle and ethics. Mr. Burris should not have accepted the position, he should have waited. Maybe on your side of the border things work out differently!!!! Julio:

"What do the Democrats have against a black senator?"

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This is not a matter of white or black or yellow or red or purple....... this is a matter of principle and ethics. Mr. Burris should not have accepted the position, he should have waited.
Maybe on your side of the border things work out differently!!!!

]]> By: Pat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217591 Pat Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:39:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217591 Don't blame Burris -- blame the spineless IL legislature for allowing Blago to "linger" this long. Typical IL politicians -- voting "present." Don't blame Burris - blame the spineless IL legislature for allowing Blago to "linger" this long. Typical IL politicians - voting "present."

]]> By: Oh Lord! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217586 Oh Lord! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:36:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217586 He should not have accepted the nomination. I am black, and I think the race card is utter shame and disgrace. For the only african american to become a part of the senate under these less than honorable circumstances, is not something I think he sould readily accept. Burris is not a person of integrity, in my opinion, if he is pushing for something like this. He seems to be selfishly thinking of his career and not thepeople of Illonois. Rush need to shut the hell up and sit the hell down. He should not have accepted the nomination. I am black, and I think the race card is utter shame and disgrace. For the only african american to become a part of the senate under these less than honorable circumstances, is not something I think he sould readily accept. Burris is not a person of integrity, in my opinion, if he is pushing for something like this. He seems to be selfishly thinking of his career and not thepeople of Illonois.

Rush need to shut the hell up and sit the hell down.

]]> By: Pat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217585 Pat Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:36:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217585 Meka January 6th, 2009 8:27 pm ET Bill Richardson, handled his situation very well. Burris on the other hand ! _______________________________ Richardson knows he's guilty. Burris is NOT! Meka January 6th, 2009 8:27 pm ET
Bill Richardson, handled his situation very well. Burris on the other hand !
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Richardson knows he's guilty. Burris is NOT!

]]> By: billy-bayou http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217574 billy-bayou Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:34:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217574 Virginia for obama: You claim to be African-American; I doubt very much that you are. You are a dupe that has been suckered into using that meaningless phrase.If you were born in the United States of America, you are an American that happens to be negro. And that is a fact plain and simple. Get off this politically correct feel good garbage. Virginia for obama:

You claim to be African-American; I doubt very much that you are. You are a dupe that has been suckered into using that meaningless phrase.If you were born in the United States of America, you are an American that happens to be negro. And that is a fact plain and simple. Get off this politically correct feel good garbage.

]]> By: The Lady http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217573 The Lady Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:33:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217573 Burris what happened to that big fat grin you had yesterday, Mr. Magic. Burris what happened to that big fat grin you had yesterday, Mr. Magic.

]]> By: virginia for obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217559 virginia for obama Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:30:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217559 Burris and that crowd behind him looks like a HIP HOPPER going on stage to accept an MTV award. How embarrising. Blago is not using Burris, you can tell this is what he wants to do. Please stop this mess and go home OLD MAN. OH YEAH! . . . I'm Black too and HATING every bit of this foolish move. Burris and that crowd behind him looks like a HIP HOPPER going on stage to accept an MTV award. How embarrising. Blago is not using Burris, you can tell this is what he wants to do. Please stop this mess and go home OLD MAN.

OH YEAH! . . . I'm Black too and HATING every bit of this foolish move.

]]> By: Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217558 Bob Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:30:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217558 CNN.....more shame......No sign of the Burris story on your main page...no sign of it on the Politics main page....you're not even trying to maintain a pretense of non-biased journalism are you....pass the kool-aid CNN.....more shame......No sign of the Burris story on your main page...no sign of it on the Politics main page....you're not even trying to maintain a pretense of non-biased journalism are you....pass the kool-aid

]]> By: Meka http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217545 Meka Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:27:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217545 Bill Richardson, handled his situation very well. Burris on the other hand ! Bill Richardson, handled his situation very well. Burris on the other hand !

]]> By: Ed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217544 Ed Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:26:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217544 What a pittiful performance by arrogant Democrats. Ried should be forced to step down if he illegally prevents Burris from taking his rightful seat. Must be that Burris has yet to offer enough cash to Ried for the seat. What a pittiful performance by arrogant Democrats. Ried should be forced to step down if he illegally prevents Burris from taking his rightful seat.

Must be that Burris has yet to offer enough cash to Ried for the seat.

]]> By: bill for barack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217536 bill for barack Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:25:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217536 He's not appointed until he's been certified - and he hasn't been. He seems lost - a pathetic little senile man who needs someone to take him back home. He's not appointed until he's been certified – and he hasn't been.
He seems lost – a pathetic little senile man who needs someone to take him back home.

]]> By: Albo58 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/burris-unpunched-ticket-to-replace-obama/#comment-2217519 Albo58 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:21:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34590#comment-2217519 Burris proved his arrogant greed by accepting this tainted nomination from a thug like Blago and deserves nothing but contempt from honorable people! Of course, knowing Harry Reid and the other jellyfish of the Democrat Party, Mr. Burress will eventually be seated because these worms don't want to hurt the feelings of those poor "victims" in the NAACP, Black National Caucus, and other racist and extortionist groups like them! Burris proved his arrogant greed by accepting this tainted nomination from a thug like Blago and deserves nothing but contempt from honorable people! Of course, knowing Harry Reid and the other jellyfish of the Democrat Party, Mr. Burress will eventually be seated because these worms don't want to hurt the feelings of those poor "victims" in the NAACP, Black National Caucus, and other racist and extortionist groups like them!

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