Comments on: Cleaver: This cannot be a 'black seat' http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: sue d http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216540 sue d Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:43:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216540 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 for this special election, is minimal compared to the damage this govenor and faux senator are doing to this good state. 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 for this special election, is minimal compared to the damage this govenor and faux senator are doing to this good state.

]]> By: ran http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216460 ran Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:32:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216460 Mr. Cleaver:Right Mr. Rush/Burris: Wrong Mr. Cleaver:Right

Mr. Rush/Burris: Wrong

]]> By: Henry Miller, Cary, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216432 Henry Miller, Cary, NC Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:29:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216432 <b>cherrystrawberry,</b> That wasn't a rant, that was common sense. cherrystrawberry,

That wasn't a rant, that was common sense.

]]> By: Amber http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216418 Amber Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:28:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216418 He's right. This racial allegation b.s., is just that....B.S.!! Go figure...throw race into anything when they don't get their way. No wonder black people get a bad rap. Part of it they bring on themselves. You know its the truth, so dont' even argue with me. This is ridiculous! No one cares if he's black, pink, green, or yellow.....its all about the cloud that hangs over him b/c of the Illinois Gov. PERIOD. Nothing more, nothing less. Get a life folks. He's right. This racial allegation b.s., is just that....B.S.!! Go figure...throw race into anything when they don't get their way. No wonder black people get a bad rap. Part of it they bring on themselves.

You know its the truth, so dont' even argue with me. This is ridiculous! No one cares if he's black, pink, green, or yellow.....its all about the cloud that hangs over him b/c of the Illinois Gov. PERIOD. Nothing more, nothing less.

Get a life folks.

]]> By: Sharon Kitchen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216400 Sharon Kitchen Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:26:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216400 A senate seat is just that. That position does not know color. It should know the law. Know the constitution. A senate seat is just that. That position does not know color.
It should know the law.
Know the constitution.

]]> By: Mike in NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216391 Mike in NYC Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:26:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216391 @liberal white female: I realize how important it is for you and yours to feel all moral and righteous inside, but making an explicitly racist post is not the way to do it. TCM and cherrystrawberry (black herself) were commenting on all-too-common feelings of entitlement among blacks. Your clinically insane worldview denies the very existence of such, hence your on-tap outrage. You also made four spelling/grammatical errors yourself, babe. Not too good. @liberal white female:

I realize how important it is for you and yours to feel all moral and righteous inside, but making an explicitly racist post is not the way to do it.

TCM and cherrystrawberry (black herself) were commenting on all-too-common feelings of entitlement among blacks. Your clinically insane worldview denies the very existence of such, hence your on-tap outrage.

You also made four spelling/grammatical errors yourself, babe. Not too good.

]]> By: Malcolm http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216378 Malcolm Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:24:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216378 As a 19 year old African-American male in the very district Rep. Cleaver serves I am offended by his comments. He should be ashamed of his failure to identify the Senate's failure to sear Mr. Burris as just what it is...as Rep. Bobby Rush described it, it is "the last bastion of plantation politics." As a 19 year old African-American male in the very district Rep. Cleaver serves I am offended by his comments. He should be ashamed of his failure to identify the Senate's failure to sear Mr. Burris as just what it is...as Rep. Bobby Rush described it, it is "the last bastion of plantation politics."

]]> By: Franky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216363 Franky Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:23:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216363 Burris is an idiot, Congress is an idiot and our Gov is an idiot and so on. If it were up to us, we wouldv'e whacked them a long time ago...literally. We don't like distractions...I'm sure the GOP can tell you and I ain't playing for once... Burris is an idiot, Congress is an idiot and our Gov is an idiot and so on. If it were up to us, we wouldv'e whacked them a long time ago...literally. We don't like distractions...I'm sure the GOP can tell you and I ain't playing for once...

]]> By: Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216306 Bob Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:17:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216306 Amen reverend ! Amen reverend !

]]> By: Crispus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216244 Crispus Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:13:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216244 On Blogo: Still the Gov. and can do what a gov. can do... On Burris: Politically hungry and always wanted the job but was out of politics for too long. He knows it is easier to keep as incumbent On Blogo: Still the Gov. and can do what a gov. can do...
On Burris: Politically hungry and always wanted the job but was out of politics for too long. He knows it is easier to keep as incumbent

]]> By: Michael in San Diego http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216157 Michael in San Diego Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:04:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216157 I've read through many of the comments on these blogs and one of the biggest issues I see with these comments is prejudice. Too many of these comments appear to be aimed towards "ALL DEMOCRATS" or "ALL BLACK" people. I don't think that "ALL REPUBLICANS" are idiots but reading through some of these posts I sure have to keep reminding myself that you're individuals too and are bound to have a few knuckleheads among you as well. News flash -- the Black individuals I've spoken to don't believe the Blog/Burris issue has anything to do with racism. I think there are always going to be racist INDIVIDUALS in any group but anyone who makes a comment that states an entire race or political affilitiation thinks as a monolithic block are showing their own ignorance. I've read through many of the comments on these blogs and one of the biggest issues I see with these comments is prejudice. Too many of these comments appear to be aimed towards "ALL DEMOCRATS" or "ALL BLACK" people. I don't think that "ALL REPUBLICANS" are idiots but reading through some of these posts I sure have to keep reminding myself that you're individuals too and are bound to have a few knuckleheads among you as well.

News flash - the Black individuals I've spoken to don't believe the Blog/Burris issue has anything to do with racism. I think there are always going to be racist INDIVIDUALS in any group but anyone who makes a comment that states an entire race or political affilitiation thinks as a monolithic block are showing their own ignorance.

]]> By: Joyce http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216132 Joyce Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:00:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216132 CherryStrawberry: Do not apologize for ranting. You said what needed to be said and what people need to hear. Thank you. CherryStrawberry: Do not apologize for ranting. You said what needed to be said and what people need to hear. Thank you.

]]> By: cat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216111 cat Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:57:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216111 I agree you can not color a senate seat. May the best man win. and pray it is not a republican... I agree you can not color a senate seat. May the best man win. and pray it is not a republican...

]]> By: Hilda http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216101 Hilda Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:52:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216101 I agree with Rep. Cleaver. I resent the fact that Rep Rush is injecting race into this issue and as a black person I take it as an insult. I think we have made tremendous strides to get to this point and it is so absurd to hear race being thrown into it by Rep Burris, some members of the media and some political pandits. I agree with Rep. Cleaver. I resent the fact that Rep Rush is injecting race into this issue and as a black person I take it as an insult. I think we have made tremendous strides to get to this point and it is so absurd to hear race being thrown into it by Rep Burris, some members of the media and some political pandits.

]]> By: Darlene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216099 Darlene Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:52:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216099 It's funny that not having many AA's in the U.S. Senate wasn't a problem until PE Obama was elected..what about all the other states? Since "everyone" is so worried about there not being an African American in the Senate...why don't they work on grooming electable candidates to run in 2010? I am AA, born & raised, and live in Chicago. This is the craziest, most embarrasing situation I have ever seen. Unfortunately, the Democrat leaders have no one to blame but themselves. I'm sorry that Mr. Burris feels that he is owed something. I personally think he should have turned down the offer...but based on all the interviews he's doing, I have a feeling that he is having the time of his life. It's funny that not having many AA's in the U.S. Senate wasn't a problem until PE Obama was elected..what about all the other states? Since "everyone" is so worried about there not being an African American in the Senate...why don't they work on grooming electable candidates to run in 2010?

I am AA, born & raised, and live in Chicago. This is the craziest, most embarrasing situation I have ever seen. Unfortunately, the Democrat leaders have no one to blame but themselves. I'm sorry that Mr. Burris feels that he is owed something. I personally think he should have turned down the offer...but based on all the interviews he's doing, I have a feeling that he is having the time of his life.

]]> By: Andres http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216095 Andres Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:51:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216095 I agree with Rep. Cleaver, however I think that is it still important for us to have representation of EVERYONE in the Senate. Granted that, as far as I know, there are currently no Asians, there are 3 (soon to be 2) Latinos and, after all this Burris appointment mess settles, there should be 1 African-American. Regardless of how tainted Blagojevich may be, that should not reflect on his appointee. Roland Burris is a well-respected man who has served the people of his state well as the State Comptroller and Attorney General for many years, and the Illinois Sec. of State is just stalling the appointment unconstitutionally by refusing to sign the Certificate of Appointment. I feel that Mr. Burris would do a great job in the Senate serving the people of Illinois for the next 2 years. Yes, I think Blagojevich should resign, but Burris's appointment to the U.S. Senate should not be dependent on that, because Blago is legally innocent until proven guilty. On another note, a second black U.S. senator was almost elected in 2006, from Tennessee, but lost the election by only 6 points (47% of the vote). Rep. Harold Ford, Jr., of Memphis, was a black Democrat and would have been the first ever black Senator from the South since the era of Reconstruction. Now THAT would have been a shock. A so-called "black seat" in Illinois should be far less surprising, having already been occupied by Carol Moseley Braun and Barack Obama. Oh, and you people who keep saying the "Chicago Senate" are annoying the crap out of me. It is either the Illinois State Senate or the U.S. Senate, and I don't know to which you are referring, b/c Chicago is a city, not a state. There is much more to Illinois than just Chicago; Roland Burris grew up in southern Illinois, for example. I agree with Rep. Cleaver, however I think that is it still important for us to have representation of EVERYONE in the Senate. Granted that, as far as I know, there are currently no Asians, there are 3 (soon to be 2) Latinos and, after all this Burris appointment mess settles, there should be 1 African-American. Regardless of how tainted Blagojevich may be, that should not reflect on his appointee. Roland Burris is a well-respected man who has served the people of his state well as the State Comptroller and Attorney General for many years, and the Illinois Sec. of State is just stalling the appointment unconstitutionally by refusing to sign the Certificate of Appointment. I feel that Mr. Burris would do a great job in the Senate serving the people of Illinois for the next 2 years. Yes, I think Blagojevich should resign, but Burris's appointment to the U.S. Senate should not be dependent on that, because Blago is legally innocent until proven guilty. On another note, a second black U.S. senator was almost elected in 2006, from Tennessee, but lost the election by only 6 points (47% of the vote). Rep. Harold Ford, Jr., of Memphis, was a black Democrat and would have been the first ever black Senator from the South since the era of Reconstruction. Now THAT would have been a shock. A so-called "black seat" in Illinois should be far less surprising, having already been occupied by Carol Moseley Braun and Barack Obama. Oh, and you people who keep saying the "Chicago Senate" are annoying the crap out of me. It is either the Illinois State Senate or the U.S. Senate, and I don't know to which you are referring, b/c Chicago is a city, not a state. There is much more to Illinois than just Chicago; Roland Burris grew up in southern Illinois, for example.

]]> By: Cynthia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216092 Cynthia Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:50:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216092 The appointment is legal. They have not charged BOJ with anything and have not impeached him. That is their fault for not doing so, but how can you when a person just said somthing that he did not act upon!!!! The appointment is legal. They have not charged BOJ with anything and have not impeached him. That is their fault for not doing so, but how can you when a person just said somthing that he did not act upon!!!!

]]> By: quinn54 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216084 quinn54 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:48:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216084 the seat suppose to go to Jesse Jackson JR . Fitzgerald cut the investigation off prematurly to protect him and Big Daddy the seat suppose to go to Jesse Jackson JR . Fitzgerald cut the investigation off prematurly to protect him and Big Daddy

]]> By: John in Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216077 John in Ohio Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:46:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216077 Applause X1000000 for Representative Cleaver. When Bobby Rush said that the content of a man's character and the extent of his abilities don't matter, but skin color is what matters, he spit on the entire civil rights movement. He cheapened the sacrifice of everyone from the Tuskegee Airmen to MLK and beyond. If Roland Burris is eventually seated, it should be because he is Roland Burris, not because he is Token Black Guy. Applause X1000000 for Representative Cleaver.

When Bobby Rush said that the content of a man's character and the extent of his abilities don't matter, but skin color is what matters, he spit on the entire civil rights movement. He cheapened the sacrifice of everyone from the Tuskegee Airmen to MLK and beyond. If Roland Burris is eventually seated, it should be because he is Roland Burris, not because he is Token Black Guy.

]]> By: richard rohde http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216070 richard rohde Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:43:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216070 Some good stuff in here in these posts (Proud American didn't call anyone an idiot). Burris is the Senator from Illinois, the failure of the Illinois Secy of State to sign the certification is illegal. The more correct thing to do would be to somehow force an election and let the people decide, but this is not going to happen, So seat Burris and let fill the seat for 2 years when an election can be held. Some good stuff in here in these posts (Proud American didn't call anyone an idiot). Burris is the Senator from Illinois, the failure of the Illinois Secy of State to sign the certification is illegal.

The more correct thing to do would be to somehow force an election and let the people decide, but this is not going to happen, So seat Burris and let fill the seat for 2 years when an election can be held.

]]> By: Ellie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216064 Ellie Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:41:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216064 BLACK..... BLACK.... BLACK... Geeez, I think we ALL get the Mr. Burris is BLACK.... So the HELL what? African Americans know that there are qualified blacks and they are non-qualified blacks. This is NOT about Mr. Burris being black. It's about Mr. Burris NOT setting the record straight by stating he would ONLY accept the Senate seat with approval by the Chicago Senate AND the Secretary of State. There are checks and balances in the system to prevent a CORRUPT AND DIRTY Governor from snow-balling the system. Politics is a dirty DOG world, so what else is new? Mr. Burris came to Washington to CAUSE ALL THE CHAOS he can. That was his INTENT from the start, he knew before he left Chicago that he would NOT be seated and yet he ignored the warning. So why the hell is everyone so shocked and surprised? Mr. Burris was NEVER elected to a Senate Seat, WHY NOT? He ran Five times and LOST. There should be a reason why the people of Chicago did NOT elect him or find him to be the best candidate. If Mr. Burris was Honorable he would have stayed in Chicago and worked towards a amicable solution with the Senate and the Secretary of State. Bottom line, but instead he chose to play "shot gun" and play circus ring leader by coming to Washington. He's acting like he's the VICTIM when he's really the ring leader!!! Mr. Burris, we are NOT stupid. We know the deal. ENOUGH ALREADY. BLACK..... BLACK.... BLACK...

Geeez, I think we ALL get the Mr. Burris is BLACK....

So the HELL what? African Americans know that there are qualified blacks and they are non-qualified blacks. This is NOT about Mr. Burris being black. It's about Mr. Burris NOT setting the record straight by stating he would ONLY accept the Senate seat with approval by the Chicago Senate AND the Secretary of State. There are checks and balances in the system to prevent a CORRUPT AND DIRTY Governor from snow-balling the system. Politics is a dirty DOG world, so what else is new?

Mr. Burris came to Washington to CAUSE ALL THE CHAOS he can. That was his INTENT from the start, he knew before he left Chicago that he would NOT be seated and yet he ignored the warning. So why the hell is everyone so shocked and surprised?

Mr. Burris was NEVER elected to a Senate Seat, WHY NOT? He ran Five times and LOST. There should be a reason why the people of Chicago did NOT elect him or find him to be the best candidate.

If Mr. Burris was Honorable he would have stayed in Chicago and worked towards a amicable solution with the Senate and the Secretary of State. Bottom line, but instead he chose to play "shot gun" and play circus ring leader by coming to Washington. He's acting like he's the VICTIM when he's really the ring leader!!!

Mr. Burris, we are NOT stupid. We know the deal. ENOUGH ALREADY.

]]> By: Nebraskan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216060 Nebraskan Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:40:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216060 Burris legally and legitimately obtained a senate seat. Now the Illinois Secretary of State is refusing to cooperate. How does Burris come out the bad guy? Burris legally and legitimately obtained a senate seat. Now the Illinois Secretary of State is refusing to cooperate. How does Burris come out the bad guy?

]]> By: Mike, Syracuse NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216037 Mike, Syracuse NY Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:33:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216037 Why is there still a 'Black Caucus'? Wouldn't many be offended if someone formed a White Caucus? For that matter why is there an NAACP and not an NAAWP? Having a 'black seat' is just a logical extension of the entitlement philosophy engendered by programs like Affirmative Action. Hey businesses have had to meet 'quotas' for years regardless of qualifications, why not Congress? It couldn't possibly be good to have the best qualified people regardless of race could it? I'm certainly not an Obama supporter; but at least he kept the race card pretty much buried in the deck. However, contrary to cherrystrawberry's indignation at the concept, many blacks did vote for Obama due to race. Most would have probably voted for any Democrat, but more blacks voted than would have voted in previous elections just to vote for Obama, and many black conservatives admitted to being torn over voting for Obama or not. Why isn't that racism too? You note that many people call anti-Obama bloggers racist as well. Well, new flash, the vast majority of those who voted McCain did so because he's the one who was actually QUALIFIED. It is heartening to see many self-identified AA's calling for Burris to step aside, or for Reid to refuse to seat him. Why is there still a 'Black Caucus'? Wouldn't many be offended if someone formed a White Caucus? For that matter why is there an NAACP and not an NAAWP? Having a 'black seat' is just a logical extension of the entitlement philosophy engendered by programs like Affirmative Action. Hey businesses have had to meet 'quotas' for years regardless of qualifications, why not Congress? It couldn't possibly be good to have the best qualified people regardless of race could it? I'm certainly not an Obama supporter; but at least he kept the race card pretty much buried in the deck. However, contrary to cherrystrawberry's indignation at the concept, many blacks did vote for Obama due to race. Most would have probably voted for any Democrat, but more blacks voted than would have voted in previous elections just to vote for Obama, and many black conservatives admitted to being torn over voting for Obama or not. Why isn't that racism too? You note that many people call anti-Obama bloggers racist as well. Well, new flash, the vast majority of those who voted McCain did so because he's the one who was actually QUALIFIED. It is heartening to see many self-identified AA's calling for Burris to step aside, or for Reid to refuse to seat him.

]]> By: Cali Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216035 Cali Mike Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:33:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216035 Finally, common sense. There are no black seats or white seats. Who cares what is best for the Democratic Party or Republican Party? There should be no "quota" for Latinos in the presidential Cabinet. Shouldn't it be what is best for the United States? Please America. Vote out any politician in office over 12 years, Make them find a real job. Give President Obama your support and chance to make our nation great again. He's trying his best for us and mostly succeeding in spite of the opposition. Finally, common sense. There are no black seats or white seats. Who cares what is best for the Democratic Party or Republican Party? There should be no "quota" for Latinos in the presidential Cabinet.

Shouldn't it be what is best for the United States?

Please America. Vote out any politician in office over 12 years, Make them find a real job. Give President Obama your support and chance to make our nation great again. He's trying his best for us and mostly succeeding in spite of the opposition.

]]> By: REG in AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216032 REG in AZ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:31:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216032 Bobby Rush's comments and position crying 'racism' are really so ridiculous as to make one wonder what his real motivation is. Burris, by bucking everyone and going against all rational logic, in seeking and accepting the nomination simply asked for the controversy and literally perpetuated the problems. It would seem likely that Burris felt that he had no chance of obtaining the senate position otherwise and chose to then accept it with all of the problems involved. That alone should make him unacceptable! Bobby Rush's comments and position crying 'racism' are really so ridiculous as to make one wonder what his real motivation is. Burris, by bucking everyone and going against all rational logic, in seeking and accepting the nomination simply asked for the controversy and literally perpetuated the problems. It would seem likely that Burris felt that he had no chance of obtaining the senate position otherwise and chose to then accept it with all of the problems involved. That alone should make him unacceptable!

]]> By: setys http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216029 setys Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:31:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216029 I am not happy that Mr. Buris ignored the pending charges against the governor and accepted that appointment. As African American, that seat should not be view as a black seat. A qualified candidate should be selected to fill that seat. The governor intentionally picked his selection due to his own motives for racial sentiment. Mr Buris also decided that being black, in addition that there are no other blacks in the Senate will entitle him easily to that seat. I am very disappointed that Mr. Buris was at the Senate today. I am glad he was denied entrance. I am not happy that Mr. Buris ignored the pending charges against the governor and accepted that appointment. As African American, that seat should not be view as a black seat. A qualified candidate should be selected to fill that seat.

The governor intentionally picked his selection due to his own motives for racial sentiment. Mr Buris also decided that being black, in addition that there are no other blacks in the Senate will entitle him easily to that seat.

I am very disappointed that Mr. Buris was at the Senate today. I am glad he was denied entrance.

]]> By: Get real http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216022 Get real Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:29:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216022 That is what you say, but let this guy be a white senator and all hell will break loose- from Rev. Al and Jesse, and all the race pimps. I'm still waiting to hear the apology to the innocent LaCrosse team. That is what you say, but let this guy be a white senator and all hell will break loose- from Rev. Al and Jesse, and all the race pimps. I'm still waiting to hear the apology to the innocent LaCrosse team.

]]> By: liberal white female http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2216010 liberal white female Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:27:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2216010 TCM Let me see if I have this correct. You were born in to a white trash family that eschewed education, think family renunions are where you meat girls, and all wear pointy hats at times. Both kinds of course, the dunce and the kkk. Are you a follower of the NZ rugby team or is your grammer just bad... probably the latter. TCM

Let me see if I have this correct. You were born in to a white trash family that eschewed education, think family renunions are where you meat girls, and all wear pointy hats at times. Both kinds of course, the dunce and the kkk.

Are you a follower of the NZ rugby team or is your grammer just bad... probably the latter.

]]> By: Ms. Johnson, Pearland,Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215999 Ms. Johnson, Pearland,Texas Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:23:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215999 Mr. Cleaver, is always interjecting something against Black candidates as he did against Obama. Could this be because he so resented his brother Eldridge? Whether anyone wants to admit it or not it is a shame that the Senate lacks so little diversity. Candidates have run but have not been able to garner the statewide support. If Mr. Cleaver feels what he believes is correct I look forward to him running and losing the senate seat in Missouri. Make a bold move get out of his comfortable congressional seat. Mr. Cleaver, is always interjecting something against Black candidates as he did against Obama. Could this be because he so resented his brother Eldridge? Whether anyone wants to admit it or not it is a shame that the Senate lacks so little diversity. Candidates have run but have not been able to garner the statewide support. If Mr. Cleaver feels what he believes is correct I look forward to him running and losing the senate seat in Missouri. Make a bold move get out of his comfortable congressional seat.

]]> By: Amber http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215998 Amber Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:23:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215998 Welcome to the Obama Show: You're going to get nodes on your vocal cords from all that shouting. I expected "OH THE HUMANITY!!! DOGS AND CATS LIVING TOGETHER!!!" at the end of your rant. Only 14 more days my friend until President Barack Hussein Obama is our President. Say it with me: Barack Hussein Obama. Welcome to the Obama Show:

You're going to get nodes on your vocal cords from all that shouting. I expected "OH THE HUMANITY!!! DOGS AND CATS LIVING TOGETHER!!!" at the end of your rant.

Only 14 more days my friend until President Barack Hussein Obama is our President. Say it with me: Barack Hussein Obama.

]]> By: a new year http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215996 a new year Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:23:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215996 what's the point of having laws if you can break them just because you don't like whats going on, burris must be seated, if not then we will set america back to the way it was in the 60s, grow up and inforce your on laws. what's the point of having laws if you can break them just because you don't like whats going on, burris must be seated, if not then we will set america back to the way it was in the 60s, grow up and inforce your on laws.

]]> By: Oh! The Irony http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215995 Oh! The Irony Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:22:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215995 This black man agrees with Rep. Cleaver. Let's just hope Jesse and Al stay away from this...please! No, really, PLEASE! This black man agrees with Rep. Cleaver.

Let's just hope Jesse and Al stay away from this...please! No, really, PLEASE!

]]> By: Frank, Dayton, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215980 Frank, Dayton, Ohio Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:15:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215980 Burris' appointment is tainted by his association with the governor. It is not a race issue, and Bobby Rush should be censured for trying to make it so with his ill-conceived comments. I hope the Senate sticks by its guns by not seating Burris. It's not a legal issue, as some have suggested, requiring Blagojevich to "have his day in court." It's a political issue to be decided by the Constitutionally proper authority--the United States Senate, as the judge of the qualifications of its own members. I hope the Senate does not "remedy" this situation by doing something illegal such as seatng Burris but making him promise not to run for seat in 2010. Burris' appointment is tainted by his association with the governor. It is not a race issue, and Bobby Rush should be censured for trying to make it so with his ill-conceived comments.

I hope the Senate sticks by its guns by not seating Burris. It's not a legal issue, as some have suggested, requiring Blagojevich to "have his day in court." It's a political issue to be decided by the Constitutionally proper authority–the United States Senate, as the judge of the qualifications of its own members. I hope the Senate does not "remedy" this situation by doing something illegal such as seatng Burris but making him promise not to run for seat in 2010.

]]> By: But it is..... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215969 But it is..... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:12:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215969 this is all a distraction---the real deal was made between Obama and Blago----as long a Blago put a black in the Senate, Obama will pardon Blago when the time comes--- People of Illinois have been duped again---- Just watch---Burris WILL be seated--- this is all a distraction-the real deal was made between Obama and Blago--as long a Blago put a black in the Senate, Obama will pardon Blago when the time comes-

People of Illinois have been duped again--

Just watch-Burris WILL be seated-

]]> By: SAW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215968 SAW Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:12:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215968 The only way to shed the burden of racism is to stop setting the races apart by talking like Jessie Jackson... or is the black community secretly disappointed that they've suddenly taken another step towards equality and a step away from being oh-so-different? The only way to shed the burden of racism is to stop setting the races apart by talking like Jessie Jackson... or is the black community secretly disappointed that they've suddenly taken another step towards equality and a step away from being oh-so-different?

]]> By: TCM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215963 TCM Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:10:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215963 wow...maybe we should replace all members with all blacks...what would they whine about then? cherrystrawberry - I like your post....qualified first, color coincidental..... wow...maybe we should replace all members with all blacks...what would they whine about then?

cherrystrawberry – I like your post....qualified first, color coincidental.....

]]> By: CHIDEM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215956 CHIDEM Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:08:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215956 Of course this is a black seat. Bobby Rush said so. The Congressional Black Caucus has said so. So just stop pretending that it is not. Do we really want the US Senate to have NO African-American members? It does not matter whether Burris is qualified or paid Blagojevich for the seat. We MUST have this seat remain an African-American seat. Of course this is a black seat. Bobby Rush said so. The Congressional Black Caucus has said so. So just stop pretending that it is not. Do we really want the US Senate to have NO African-American members? It does not matter whether Burris is qualified or paid Blagojevich for the seat. We MUST have this seat remain an African-American seat.

]]> By: Chris - Orlando, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215940 Chris - Orlando, FL Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:03:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215940 Thank you Bobby Rush for playing Blagojevich's game and making this about race rather than about corruption. Bravo! Thankfully we have African American leaders like Barack Obama and Emanuel Cleaver to remind us that not everything is about race and that not all African American leaders are so myopic. Thank you Bobby Rush for playing Blagojevich's game and making this about race rather than about corruption. Bravo! Thankfully we have African American leaders like Barack Obama and Emanuel Cleaver to remind us that not everything is about race and that not all African American leaders are so myopic.

]]> By: kay http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215929 kay Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:01:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215929 Burris should treated no different from Sarah Palin who thought she could win my dividing America. Burris should be made to regret the day he tried to insuniate that he might be denied the senate because he is African American. What did be win he been denied. African American should wake up and tell fools like this their Place. White American don't be afriad to say the truth no one has the right to call you racist. From a disgiusted African American Burris should treated no different from Sarah Palin who thought she could win my dividing America.

Burris should be made to regret the day he tried to insuniate that he might be denied the senate because he is African American.

What did be win he been denied. African American should wake up and tell fools like this their Place. White American don't be afriad to say the truth no one has the right to call you racist.

From a disgiusted African American

]]> By: Stacey, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215924 Stacey, California Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:00:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215924 trust me if Mr. Burris' appointment is dismissed it will NOT outrage african americans. many of us are not too impressed with how he's handled this matter. watching some of his interviews leaves me in complete embarassment and clearly emphasizes his lack of qualification. And i'm convinced that blagoveich made this appointment with ill-intentions to take some of the focus from him for a while. Overall, black or white, wrong is wrong. I feel that the Chicago voters should demand and expect more from their state representatives. trust me if Mr. Burris' appointment is dismissed it will NOT outrage african americans. many of us are not too impressed with how he's handled this matter. watching some of his interviews leaves me in complete embarassment and clearly emphasizes his lack of qualification. And i'm convinced that blagoveich made this appointment with ill-intentions to take some of the focus from him for a while.

Overall, black or white, wrong is wrong. I feel that the Chicago voters should demand and expect more from their state representatives.

]]> By: Carrie Goodeagle Hayden, Idaho http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215918 Carrie Goodeagle Hayden, Idaho Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:58:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215918 The Governor is innocent until proven guilty. He appointed Senator Burris, so be it. Harry Reid needs to cool his self-rightous wheels, and I'm a dem. Harry, stop making a spectacle of yourself, leave that to the republicans, they do a much better job than you do, If the people don't like Burris, they can vote him out. The Governor is innocent until proven guilty. He appointed Senator Burris, so be it. Harry Reid needs to cool his self-rightous wheels, and I'm a dem. Harry, stop making a spectacle of yourself, leave that to the republicans, they do a much better job than you do, If the people don't like Burris, they can vote him out.

]]> By: Laverne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215909 Laverne Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:56:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215909 Mike from Syracuse: For your information, Obama has issued an statement and maybe you should read the entire statement: "Roland Burris is a good man and a fine public servant, but the Senate Democrats made it clear weeks ago that they cannot accept an appointment made by a governor who is accused of selling this very Senate seat," Obama said in a statement. "I agree with their decision, and it is extremely disappointing that Governor Blagojevich has chosen to ignore it. I believe the best resolution would be for the Governor to resign his office and allow a lawful and appropriate process of succession to take place. While Governor Blagojevich is entitled to his day in court, the people of Illinois are entitled to a functioning government and major decisions free of taint and controversy." Mike from Syracuse: For your information, Obama has issued an statement and maybe you should read the entire statement: "Roland Burris is a good man and a fine public servant, but the Senate Democrats made it clear weeks ago that they cannot accept an appointment made by a governor who is accused of selling this very Senate seat," Obama said in a statement. "I agree with their decision, and it is extremely disappointing that Governor Blagojevich has chosen to ignore it. I believe the best resolution would be for the Governor to resign his office and allow a lawful and appropriate process of succession to take place. While Governor Blagojevich is entitled to his day in court, the people of Illinois are entitled to a functioning government and major decisions free of taint and controversy."

]]> By: Scott http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215903 Scott Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:55:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215903 Amen!! He should not get the seat or be denied the seat due to skin color. It is nice to hear Rep. Cleaver's remarks. Now impeach Blago and let the Lt. Gov. choose a good person. Amen!! He should not get the seat or be denied the seat due to skin color. It is nice to hear Rep. Cleaver's remarks. Now impeach Blago and let the Lt. Gov. choose a good person.

]]> By: Jeff of Peoria http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215877 Jeff of Peoria Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:49:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215877 Thank you Senator Cleaver. I think you finally get it!!! Thank you Senator Cleaver. I think you finally get it!!!

]]> By: Proud American http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215868 Proud American Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:47:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215868 This seat should go to the most qualified regardless of color. Dem. please don't start acting like Idiot republicans. This seat should go to the most qualified regardless of color. Dem. please don't start acting like Idiot republicans.

]]> By: wendy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215852 wendy Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:44:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215852 the people of the state elected Blago. let him appoint the replacement performing the duties expected of him and be done with him. he hasnt been convicted... Let Burris be seated, he's a good replacement regardless of who's appointed him. Why should he suffer for another's trangressions? It would have looked unprofessional of him not to show up for the position he was legally appointed to. And for goodness' sake.. please stop calling Obama a person of a minority race...add up the numbers. There are no more minorities...this country is a melting pot of races...if there IS a minority anymore, it's a full-fledged caucasian! He's not an African-American...he's not from Africa! we dont call Mexicans that have moved here Mexican-American, we dont call the English that have moved here English-American - and they're from those respective countries. This country's media is so focused on 'race' that they've lost the beauty of the world's countries. I was born in the United States of America and am an AMERICAN - regardless of my skin color. the people of the state elected Blago. let him appoint the replacement performing the duties expected of him and be done with him. he hasnt been convicted... Let Burris be seated, he's a good replacement regardless of who's appointed him. Why should he suffer for another's trangressions? It would have looked unprofessional of him not to show up for the position he was legally appointed to. And for goodness' sake.. please stop calling Obama a person of a minority race...add up the numbers. There are no more minorities...this country is a melting pot of races...if there IS a minority anymore, it's a full-fledged caucasian! He's not an African-American...he's not from Africa! we dont call Mexicans that have moved here Mexican-American, we dont call the English that have moved here English-American – and they're from those respective countries. This country's media is so focused on 'race' that they've lost the beauty of the world's countries. I was born in the United States of America and am an AMERICAN – regardless of my skin color.

]]> By: Ellie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215840 Ellie Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:41:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215840 Mr. Burris knows EXACTLY what he's doing. He's causing as much chaos as he possibly can. He KNEW from the start anyone named by the Governor would NOT be seated. Mr. Burris knew this fact, but chose to ignore it as usual. He's so GREEDY and wants the Senate seat he could not get elected to 5 times! He ran 5 times and LOST!!! What does that say? Mr. Burris continues to play the "victim" here but everyone knows he's the center of the circus and continues to do everything to cause MORE media chaos every time he opens his mouth. If Mr. Burris was truly and Honorable man he would have stayed in Chicago and waited until the Federal charges of the Governor were proven to be either false or TRUE and then make his claim to fame!!! If Governor Blagovegich is found GUILTY, Mr. Burris will NOT HAVE ANY LEGAL STANDING WHAT SO EVER and WILL BE EXPELLED from the Senate Seat faster than he can say "I'm a Jr. Senator"!!! OR he should have held a press conference and say he would accept the nomination ONLY if the Secretary of State and the people of Chicago approve of his appointment by a 'special Senate election session". Bottom line. He should have focused on getting the support of the Chicago Senate and the Secretary of State rather than flying to Washington demanding he be seated...and then creating a HUGE MEDIA CIRCUS, while playing the "victim" card. NO ONE is buying Mr. Burris BS about not wanting to cause any confrontation, etc. He's the master of the circus!!! Mr. Burris knows EXACTLY what he's doing. He's causing as much chaos as he possibly can. He KNEW from the start anyone named by the Governor would NOT be seated. Mr. Burris knew this fact, but chose to ignore it as usual. He's so GREEDY and wants the Senate seat he could not get elected to 5 times! He ran 5 times and LOST!!! What does that say?

Mr. Burris continues to play the "victim" here but everyone knows he's the center of the circus and continues to do everything to cause MORE media chaos every time he opens his mouth.

If Mr. Burris was truly and Honorable man he would have stayed in Chicago and waited until the Federal charges of the Governor were proven to be either false or TRUE and then make his claim to fame!!! If Governor Blagovegich is found GUILTY, Mr. Burris will NOT HAVE ANY LEGAL STANDING WHAT SO EVER and WILL BE EXPELLED from the Senate Seat faster than he can say "I'm a Jr. Senator"!!!

OR he should have held a press conference and say he would accept the nomination ONLY if the Secretary of State and the people of Chicago approve of his appointment by a 'special Senate election session". Bottom line.

He should have focused on getting the support of the Chicago Senate and the Secretary of State rather than flying to Washington demanding he be seated...and then creating a HUGE MEDIA CIRCUS, while playing the "victim" card.

NO ONE is buying Mr. Burris BS about not wanting to cause any confrontation, etc. He's the master of the circus!!!

]]> By: Scott Myers http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215823 Scott Myers Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:37:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215823 Innocent until proven guilty when you're Richardson you even get to go take you old job back but if you go against BOA like Blago then you are absolutely guilty no question about it don't even need an indictment. So the media has shown me the difference between Richardson and Blago is that one is "obviously innocent" while the other is "obviously guilty". This sets one of the worst precedents in our history. One that makes the courtroom the court of public opinion which doesn't require any evidence. Do not miss what is happening here this is a coup d'etat in Illinois. Innocent until proven guilty when you're Richardson you even get to go take you old job back but if you go against BOA like Blago then you are absolutely guilty no question about it don't even need an indictment. So the media has shown me the difference between Richardson and Blago is that one is "obviously innocent" while the other is "obviously guilty". This sets one of the worst precedents in our history. One that makes the courtroom the court of public opinion which doesn't require any evidence. Do not miss what is happening here this is a coup d'etat in Illinois.

]]> By: Steve from Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215821 Steve from Florida Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:37:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215821 I agree with Rep Cleaver's well thought out words. He is right on the mark! I agree with Rep Cleaver's well thought out words. He is right on the mark!

]]> By: Joe Fattal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/cleaver-this-cannot-be-a-black-seat/#comment-2215803 Joe Fattal Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:33:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34471#comment-2215803 I don't know, but there is something in it that might involve Mr. Obama, and they aren't saying anything about it. Maybe a deal was made back then about Mr. Burris taking Mr. Obama's senate seat. Maybe race is involved. Obama as a black man been elected as president, Mr. Burris as another black man to be appointed senator by Gov. Blago. And Gov. Blago which had made some kind of a deal with some of Obama's transition team, or maybe Mr. Obama himself. If I was Mr. Obama I'll probably should tell them to hold on to my seat for a little longer, I might need it back. I think that seat need to be display in a gallery with the attention is getting. Now I know why Gov. Blago was trying to sell it. I don't know, but there is something in it that might involve Mr. Obama, and they aren't saying anything about it. Maybe a deal was made back then about Mr. Burris taking Mr. Obama's senate seat. Maybe race is involved. Obama as a black man been elected as president, Mr. Burris as another black man to be appointed senator by Gov. Blago. And Gov. Blago which had made some kind of a deal with some of Obama's transition team, or maybe Mr. Obama himself. If I was Mr. Obama I'll probably should tell them to hold on to my seat for a little longer, I might need it back. I think that seat need to be display in a gallery with the attention is getting. Now I know why Gov. Blago was trying to sell it.

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