Comments on: Feinstein breaks with leadership on Burris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: purple microdot http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217941 purple microdot Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:34:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217941 I agree with Feinstein. Let Burris be seated. The governor of IL is never going to be successfully prosecuted anyway. The prosecution botched the case by not waiting until an actual criminal transaction occurred. It's not exactly fair to the public, but it's the law and we have to deal with it. So let's deal with it and be done with it. Welcome Senator Burris! I agree with Feinstein. Let Burris be seated. The governor of IL is never going to be successfully prosecuted anyway. The prosecution botched the case by not waiting until an actual criminal transaction occurred. It's not exactly fair to the public, but it's the law and we have to deal with it. So let's deal with it and be done with it. Welcome Senator Burris!

]]> By: Mike, Syracuse NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217919 Mike, Syracuse NY Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:15:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217919 Wow, look at all the Dem bloggers go after Feinstein. You guys really do eat your own don't you? @Texas Teacher, you do know she's a Democart don't you wingnut? Just checking, since your ranting about Republicans (as usual) and this article doesn't even mention them. Time for your anger management class deary. Wow, look at all the Dem bloggers go after Feinstein. You guys really do eat your own don't you?

@Texas Teacher, you do know she's a Democart don't you wingnut? Just checking, since your ranting about Republicans (as usual) and this article doesn't even mention them. Time for your anger management class deary.

]]> By: Eric in NM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217917 Eric in NM Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:12:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217917 DiFi is a rogue. CA voters need to put her out to pasture. DiFi is a rogue. CA voters need to put her out to pasture.

]]> By: yellow dog democrat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217907 yellow dog democrat Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:06:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217907 She (Feinstein) is probably correct. we need to stop beating the dead horse....quickly get onto business - this infighting is draining and distracting....and then....what is the alternative and how long does that take??? Gotta get to business - Burress seems clean...may not be the best in the west but I don't know the politicians in Illinois. Like I say this is not how we should be acting life is short and the big ticket items are waiting .....waiting...waiting.....etc. She (Feinstein) is probably correct. we need to stop beating the dead horse....quickly get onto business – this infighting is draining and distracting....and then....what is the alternative and how long does that take??? Gotta get to business – Burress seems clean...may not be the best in the west but I don't know the politicians in Illinois.

Like I say this is not how we should be acting life is short and the big ticket items are waiting .....waiting...waiting.....etc.

]]> By: No Incumbents 2010 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217899 No Incumbents 2010 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:01:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217899 How much power do Senators have? I heard they will accept Burris nomination, if Baglojevich is impeached and Burris promises not to run. Wow! it's like States don't have any rights anymore. How big does the Federal Government have to get before America gets mad enough to say enough is enough! Last time States rights were infringed cannons rang out at Fort Sumter. Let's kick all these morons out before that happens again. How much power do Senators have? I heard they will accept Burris nomination, if Baglojevich is impeached and Burris promises not to run. Wow! it's like States don't have any rights anymore. How big does the Federal Government have to get before America gets mad enough to say enough is enough!
Last time States rights were infringed cannons rang out at Fort Sumter. Let's kick all these morons out before that happens again.

]]> By: Independent White Woman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217897 Independent White Woman Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:00:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217897 If Blago is still gov has not been impeached and Fitzfgerald is still assing around ......seat Mr Burris and say goodbye to Nancy and Reid If Blago is still gov has not been impeached and Fitzfgerald is still assing around ......seat Mr Burris and say goodbye to Nancy and Reid

]]> By: BUSH BEGONE AND NOW 75% OF AMERICA AGREES, FINALLY! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217883 BUSH BEGONE AND NOW 75% OF AMERICA AGREES, FINALLY! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:53:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217883 Before all you neo-cons and bible beaters get all self righteous over the Burris appointment, you may want to get your own house in order as you leader McConnell has said he will do exactly the same thing to Franken. Before all you neo-cons and bible beaters get all self righteous over the Burris appointment, you may want to get your own house in order as you leader McConnell has said he will do exactly the same thing to Franken.

]]> By: rich http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217879 rich Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:51:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217879 Feinstein is right. Burris should be seated. Illionois needs two sitting senators now to fight for it's share of resources at this diffiult time. Come 2010, the people of Illinois can decide whom they wish to be in Washington, be it Burris or some other person. While the governer of Illinois has been accused of being a crock, he has not had his day in court yet nor convicted. Furthermore, no one can say Burris is compromised in any way other than he was appointed by someone who was accused of a crime. Feinstein is right. Burris should be seated. Illionois needs two sitting senators now to fight for it's share of resources at this diffiult time. Come 2010, the people of Illinois can decide whom they wish to be in Washington, be it Burris or some other person. While the governer of Illinois has been accused of being a crock, he has not had his day in court yet nor convicted. Furthermore, no one can say Burris is compromised in any way other than he was appointed by someone who was accused of a crime.

]]> By: No Incumbents 2010 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217870 No Incumbents 2010 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:45:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217870 Careful Dianne, remember what happened to Leiberman when he started being a free thinker. Careful Dianne, remember what happened to Leiberman when he started being a free thinker.

]]> By: Steven http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217859 Steven Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:38:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217859 screw feinstein i'm as conservative as they come and i applaud the democrats for denouncing blagojevich from the beginning and sticking to their guns. they called blago's bluff, they said they would do all within their power to keep him from appointing someone, and they stuck to their word. with congress having approval ratings even lower than bush's, it's time we got rid of feinstein and reid and pelosi. we all know they are the ones in charge, and they will be the ones in possession of the rubber stamp when obama takes over. illinois politics is as corrupt as they come. centuries of tradition here. it doesn't just go away because of speeches about hope. who cares if blagojevich has the legal right to appoint the seat? so what? our govt has checks and balances and there are laws that can be maneuvered to also prevent his appointee from sitting, which is perfectly legal too. there is simply no way to trust any appointee from someone who tried to sell the seat. and this is NOT about "innocent until proven guilty" - ignorant americans just parrot what they hear on tv, like the people who repeat "free speech" like a broken record and don't even understand what it means. innocent until proven guilty is reserved for criminal court, where it can stay. as his employer, the public is perfectly within their rights to demand he be fired and actions be rejected screw feinstein
i'm as conservative as they come and i applaud the democrats for denouncing blagojevich from the beginning and sticking to their guns. they called blago's bluff, they said they would do all within their power to keep him from appointing someone, and they stuck to their word. with congress having approval ratings even lower than bush's, it's time we got rid of feinstein and reid and pelosi. we all know they are the ones in charge, and they will be the ones in possession of the rubber stamp when obama takes over.
illinois politics is as corrupt as they come. centuries of tradition here. it doesn't just go away because of speeches about hope.

who cares if blagojevich has the legal right to appoint the seat? so what? our govt has checks and balances and there are laws that can be maneuvered to also prevent his appointee from sitting, which is perfectly legal too.
there is simply no way to trust any appointee from someone who tried to sell the seat. and this is NOT about "innocent until proven guilty" – ignorant americans just parrot what they hear on tv, like the people who repeat "free speech" like a broken record and don't even understand what it means. innocent until proven guilty is reserved for criminal court, where it can stay. as his employer, the public is perfectly within their rights to demand he be fired and actions be rejected

]]> By: Randolph http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217843 Randolph Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:30:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217843 Why it is so hard to some people to understand that Mr. Burris is legally appointed? Unless you have other motivations against him, every one has to accept this man as the junior Senator of the state of Illinois, like it or not. The law is certainly not perfect, but it is the law. It is applied to every one, and it should be a crime if going against it. Some people are saying that Mr. Burris shouldn't have accepted the nomination because of this or that. Frankly, it is not fair and honest to say such crap. Only a stupid or a naive person wouldn't have taken such extremely rare opportunity. I am not sure about you, I wish I was so lucky to have such opportunity. Of course, I would have accepted it, and I would be thanking GOD with all the energy I have. I am glad that more than 96% of this country are not racists and believe on equal opportunity for every one. The rest would eventually abandon their hatred and activism against people who doesn't look like they wanted him/her to look. Please, stop going around the Constitution in order to express your unfairness. I am not a fan of Rod Blagojevich or Senator Burris, but I deeply supported and voted for PE Obama in order to have change and fairness. Why it is so hard to some people to understand that Mr. Burris is legally appointed? Unless you have other motivations against him, every one has to accept this man as the junior Senator of the state of Illinois, like it or not. The law is certainly not perfect, but it is the law. It is applied to every one, and it should be a crime if going against it.
Some people are saying that Mr. Burris shouldn't have accepted the nomination because of this or that. Frankly, it is not fair and honest to say such crap. Only a stupid or a naive person wouldn't have taken such extremely rare opportunity.
I am not sure about you, I wish I was so lucky to have such opportunity. Of course, I would have accepted it, and I would be thanking GOD with all the energy I have.
I am glad that more than 96% of this country are not racists and believe on equal opportunity for every one. The rest would eventually abandon their hatred and activism against people who doesn't look like they wanted him/her to look.
Please, stop going around the Constitution in order to express your unfairness.

I am not a fan of Rod Blagojevich or Senator Burris, but I deeply supported and voted for PE Obama in order to have change and fairness.

]]> By: Finally A law abiding Senator http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217841 Finally A law abiding Senator Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:28:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217841 Well Finally, 1 out of 99 US Senators understands the rule of law, and is keenly aware of the illegal assault on individual states' rights that Harry Reid has launched by refusing to seat the duly appointed Junior Senator from IL. Kudos to Senator Feinstein Well Finally, 1 out of 99 US Senators understands the rule of law, and is keenly aware of the illegal assault on individual states' rights that Harry Reid has launched by refusing to seat the duly appointed Junior Senator from IL. Kudos to Senator Feinstein

]]> By: Larry in Houston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217827 Larry in Houston Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:16:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217827 sounds like Diane is a crybaby !! sounds like Diane is a crybaby !!

]]> By: Joyce http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217826 Joyce Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:15:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217826 Feinstein----you don't live in Illinois. This is an Illinois problem. Until the Illinois Secretary of State signs off on the appointment paper, Burris cannot be seated. Thank goodness for Jesse White, IL Secy of State. Feinstein--you don't live in Illinois. This is an Illinois problem. Until the Illinois Secretary of State signs off on the appointment paper, Burris cannot be seated. Thank goodness for Jesse White, IL Secy of State.

]]> By: Fay Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217788 Fay Tx Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:56:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217788 @Independent_me January 6th, 2009 8:14 pm ET I agree with Ms. Feinstein. The Demorats are being very stupid and shortsighted about this. They are throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Don't punish Burris who - from all that has been said about him - is an honorable man. Punish that rotten-to-the-core blagovitch or whatever-his-name-is. Seat Burris, you dumb fools. Do you really want to give the Repugs a chance of gaining one more seat???*** I'm going to bed now .... You Are SOOOO Right You should run For GOV or Senator @Independent_me January 6th, 2009 8:14 pm ET
I agree with Ms. Feinstein. The Demorats are being very stupid and shortsighted about this. They are throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Don't punish Burris who – from all that has been said about him – is an honorable man. Punish that rotten-to-the-core blagovitch or whatever-his-name-is.
Seat Burris, you dumb fools. Do you really want to give the Repugs a chance of gaining one more seat???*** I'm going to bed now .... You Are SOOOO Right You should run For GOV or Senator

]]> By: kb http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217770 kb Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:46:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217770 Looks to me like blago wants to force people's hands in his desperation to remain gov.What a waste blago.To be electected gov and throw it awway like that? Whata waste! Looks to me like blago wants to force people's hands in his desperation to remain gov.What a waste blago.To be electected gov and throw it awway like that? Whata waste!

]]> By: Texas Teacher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217764 Texas Teacher Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:44:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217764 And we should worry about what Feinstein thinks... turn coat democrat.... a republican wolf in democratic sheep's clothes.... "Get thee behind us, SATAN!" I'm not even a Christian! And we should worry about what Feinstein thinks... turn coat democrat.... a republican wolf in democratic sheep's clothes.... "Get thee behind us, SATAN!" I'm not even a Christian!

]]> By: Simmy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217760 Simmy Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:43:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217760 I am shocked to hear this from Chrwn. Feinstein, but I agree. I have said it before, it's about the law. They can protest and attempt to humiliate this gentleman all they want, but he will be seated. It's not like Gov. Blago.. is the first corrupt Gov. Officials have had more than enough time to change the laws, to that these bad guys could be booted out quickly. The possibilites for this type debacle should have been addressed before Blago. The pencil broke, that's all she wrote. I am shocked to hear this from Chrwn. Feinstein, but I agree. I have said it before, it's about the law. They can protest and attempt to humiliate this gentleman all they want, but he will be seated. It's not like Gov. Blago.. is the first corrupt Gov. Officials have had more than enough time to change the laws, to that these bad guys could be booted out quickly. The possibilites for this type debacle should have been addressed before Blago. The pencil broke, that's all she wrote.

]]> By: David from Minnesota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217757 David from Minnesota Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:41:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217757 Feinstein is right on target.....the Senate leadership should follow the law....got a feeling that our new congress still doesn't get it...follow the law ...not one's political desires......I hope Obama can set the example for them to follow....if not....were in for another long four years....democrats will lose their majority in two years if they don't "get it" soon.....David in Minnesota Feinstein is right on target.....the Senate leadership should follow the law....got a feeling that our new congress still doesn't get it...follow the law ...not one's political desires......I hope Obama can set the example for them to follow....if not....were in for another long four years....democrats will lose their majority in two years if they don't "get it" soon.....David in Minnesota

]]> By: ken bill new york http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217751 ken bill new york Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:39:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217751 What game is burris playing? Does the phrase "fruit from the poisoned tree"not ring any bells at all? An honest person will wait till blago is cleared from any wrong doing before accepting anythingfrom him.Even if it were wrapped with antibiotics. What game is burris playing? Does the phrase "fruit from the poisoned tree"not ring any bells at all? An honest person will wait till blago is cleared from any wrong doing before accepting anythingfrom him.Even if it were wrapped with antibiotics.

]]> By: PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217749 PA Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:38:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217749 Burris should have did the right thing and refused the appointment in light of all the negative vibes surrounding Blago's charges. He choose to do what benefited him. He seems to be more interested in getting in front of the Cameras for free publicity than working for the Illinois people. Maybe Palin would be interested in hiring him. Onward with Schummer! The sooner the better. Burris should have did the right thing and refused the appointment in light of all the negative vibes surrounding Blago's charges. He choose to do what benefited him. He seems to be more interested in getting in front of the Cameras for free publicity than working for the Illinois people. Maybe Palin would be interested in hiring him.
Onward with Schummer! The sooner the better.

]]> By: PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217744 PA Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:36:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217744 Forward with Schummer! The sooner the better. If Burris was a man of integrity he would have did the right thing and refused the appointment in light of all the negative vibes surrounding Blago and the charges that he will be facing. Instead, he choose to do what would benefit him irregardless of the commotion he KNEW it would set in motion. I always thought a Senators position encompassed humanitarian aspects and working for the good of the people. He seems to be more interested in getting in front of the Cameras for free publicity than he is in working for the Illinois people as Senator. Maybe Palin would be interested in hiring him. Forward with Schummer! The sooner the better.

If Burris was a man of integrity he would have did the right thing and refused the appointment in light of all the negative vibes surrounding Blago and the charges that he will be facing. Instead, he choose to do what would benefit him irregardless of the commotion he KNEW it would set in motion. I always thought a Senators position encompassed humanitarian aspects and working for the good of the people. He seems to be more interested in getting in front of the Cameras for free publicity than he is in working for the Illinois people as Senator. Maybe Palin would be interested in hiring him.

]]> By: shannon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217743 shannon Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:35:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217743 Texas Teacher, you're not really a teacher are you, you're just kidding about that right. Look up what party Feinstein belongs to Texas Teacher, you're not really a teacher are you, you're just kidding about that right. Look up what party Feinstein belongs to

]]> By: SOUTHERN HOTTIE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217701 SOUTHERN HOTTIE Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:21:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217701 Yeah, well, I don't like this. I don't like this at all. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO glad she is not in my state. She's next out of the door. I'm sick of OLD, RICH, WHITE WOMEN thinking they know what's good for me or my country. This PUMA crap is old and over. And so is Dianne. Bitter old bitty. Yeah, I'm mad if you can't tell. Who does she think she is? Hillary? Yeah, well, I don't like this. I don't like this at all.

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO glad she is not in my state.

She's next out of the door.

I'm sick of OLD, RICH, WHITE WOMEN thinking they know what's good for me or my country.

This PUMA crap is old and over. And so is Dianne. Bitter old bitty.

Yeah, I'm mad if you can't tell. Who does she think she is? Hillary?

]]> By: Eugene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217697 Eugene Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:20:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217697 What the heck is bugging Dianne Feinstein? Does she want to perpetuate corruption or she just looking for attention? What the heck is bugging Dianne Feinstein? Does she want to perpetuate corruption or she just looking for attention?

]]> By: chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217692 chris Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:17:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217692 you'all just do not get it. He is going to be seated no doubt, but they had to make it seem as if they put up resistance to his appointment given the circumstances. I agree the guy should be seated as he has been duly appointed, but this gives them the cover to play it back in the faces of anyone who says he should not be seated. So after Franken who will get seated after Burris is in things will be as they were supposed to be. you'all just do not get it. He is going to be seated no doubt, but they had to make it seem as if they put up resistance to his appointment given the circumstances. I agree the guy should be seated as he has been duly appointed, but this gives them the cover to play it back in the faces of anyone who says he should not be seated. So after Franken who will get seated after Burris is in things will be as they were supposed to be.

]]> By: Perusing-Through http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217691 Perusing-Through Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:17:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217691 I "GRUDGINGLY" AGREE WITH DIANNE FEINSTEIN (ON THIS ONE). 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. But 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 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. I "GRUDGINGLY" AGREE WITH DIANNE FEINSTEIN (ON THIS ONE).

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. But 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 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: Glad to be an Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217689 Glad to be an Independent Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:15:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217689 How do I or anyone else know if Burris cut a deal with Blagojevich. Stop the racial crap. I am an African American and it is a disgrace that some of you are making this about race. I would not care if Burris was green. I would not seat anyone appointed by the current Governor of Illinois. Everyone clams that Burris is an honorable man. Burris failed miserably in several elections in Illinois to win elections for various positions. The only way he could get any position in Illinois was being opportunistic and being appointed by a corrupt governor. Just because something is legal does not make it moral. If I lived in Illinois, then I would not accept him as my Senator. How do I or anyone else know if Burris cut a deal with Blagojevich. Stop the racial crap. I am an African American and it is a disgrace that some of you are making this about race. I would not care if Burris was green. I would not seat anyone appointed by the current Governor of Illinois. Everyone clams that Burris is an honorable man. Burris failed miserably in several elections in Illinois to win elections for various positions. The only way he could get any position in Illinois was being opportunistic and being appointed by a corrupt governor. Just because something is legal does not make it moral. If I lived in Illinois, then I would not accept him as my Senator.

]]> By: Billiam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217686 Billiam Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:13:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217686 Congress has no right to deny Illinois of its senator. It is not the congresses job to say who should and should not repsresent Illinois. That job is left up to the people of Illinois. Congress has truly overstepped its authority. Congress has no right to deny Illinois of its senator.
It is not the congresses job to say who should and should not repsresent Illinois. That job is left up to the people of Illinois.
Congress has truly overstepped its authority.

]]> By: Pat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217662 Pat Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:02:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217662 shannon January 6th, 2009 8:28 pm ET Feinstein is a great woman, and we need leaders who speak out. ____________________________ I TOTALLY agree with you, "shannon. " shannon January 6th, 2009 8:28 pm ET
Feinstein is a great woman, and we need leaders who speak out.
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I TOTALLY agree with you, "shannon. "

]]> By: Pat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217656 Pat Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:00:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217656 chuck January 6th, 2009 8:31 pm ET THIS IS NOT A WOMAN TO TRUST ANYMORE. _________________________ And just how do you know this, "chuck"? Please be specific. If you can't be, just hush up! chuck January 6th, 2009 8:31 pm ET
THIS IS NOT A WOMAN TO TRUST ANYMORE.
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And just how do you know this, "chuck"? Please be specific. If you can't be, just hush up!

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217644 John Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:55:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217644 That's my Senator - way to go Dianne, we Californians are proud of you - thank you for your service! That's my Senator – way to go Dianne, we Californians are proud of you – thank you for your service!

]]> By: Old Artillery Man http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217639 Old Artillery Man Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:54:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217639 Feinstein is absolutely right on this. Blagojevich is the duly constituted governor of Illinois. The fact that he has been indicted does not in any way reduce his constitutional powers. In a case such as this, it is the Secretary of State’s job to certify and sign the papers. He does not have the power to act to veto the governors’ action. For the Senate to try to interfere with a governors’ constitutional powers will set a precedence that will come back to haunt them in future. Feinstein is absolutely right on this. Blagojevich is the duly constituted governor of Illinois. The fact that he has been indicted does not in any way reduce his constitutional powers. In a case such as this, it is the Secretary of State’s job to certify and sign the papers. He does not have the power to act to veto the governors’ action.
For the Senate to try to interfere with a governors’ constitutional powers will set a precedence that will come back to haunt them in future.

]]> By: Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217630 Bob Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:52:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217630 Harry Reid is the dirtiest of the dirty....he makes Blago,Richardson, Spitzer and Edwards look like choir boys. Placing him in the national spotlight is finnally exposing this. The boogeyman is going to get him in 2010! Harry Reid is the dirtiest of the dirty....he makes Blago,Richardson, Spitzer and Edwards look like choir boys. Placing him in the national spotlight is finnally exposing this. The boogeyman is going to get him in 2010!

]]> By: Albo58 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217621 Albo58 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:51:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217621 What Sen. Feinstein is neglecting to take into consideration is the dark ethical cloud surrounding the nomination of this man. You would think the members and nominees of the U.S. Senate would always have to be above rapproach as a minimum! Of course Sen. Feinstein has been in the U.S. Senate so long that she wouldn't recognise ethical behavior if it bit her in her substantial backside! What Sen. Feinstein is neglecting to take into consideration is the dark ethical cloud surrounding the nomination of this man. You would think the members and nominees of the U.S. Senate would always have to be above rapproach as a minimum! Of course Sen. Feinstein has been in the U.S. Senate so long that she wouldn't recognise ethical behavior if it bit her in her substantial backside!

]]> By: Ed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217604 Ed Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:45:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217604 Leadership?? What leadership?? Congress does not have leaders. It has dictators! Throw the bums out!!! Leadership?? What leadership??

Congress does not have leaders. It has dictators!

Throw the bums out!!!

]]> By: empty heads voted for an empty vessel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217594 empty heads voted for an empty vessel Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:41:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217594 You fools need to get over the Obambi love-fest; he was "selected" already, congratulations. Even when Feinstein, Biden or another Democrat points out an error in the "chosen ones" actions or thought processes, you attack them as being ego driven. Just BLEEPING stop it, it is beyond rational thought and frankly makes you people void of any real substance beyond "Hope", "Change" or he is the "one we have been waiting for", BASED ON WHAT EXACTLY? He will make mistakes people and he did with Panetta, Holder and Richardson, but he has made some good to GREAT selections INCLUDING the Surgeon General, that is called rational and substantive thought, you Obamabots should try it sometime. You fools need to get over the Obambi love-fest; he was "selected" already, congratulations.

Even when Feinstein, Biden or another Democrat points out an error in the "chosen ones" actions or thought processes, you attack them as being ego driven.

Just BLEEPING stop it, it is beyond rational thought and frankly makes you people void of any real substance beyond "Hope", "Change" or he is the "one we have been waiting for", BASED ON WHAT EXACTLY?

He will make mistakes people and he did with Panetta, Holder and Richardson, but he has made some good to GREAT selections INCLUDING the Surgeon General, that is called rational and substantive thought, you Obamabots should try it sometime.

]]> By: REG in AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217579 REG in AZ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:35:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217579 Feinstein really misses one significant point, why did Burris seek and accept the appointment after knowing the problems and that most everyone was against the Governor appointing anyone? Not only is it tainted by the Governor's actions but also just by the question of Burris' motivation. Feinstein really misses one significant point, why did Burris seek and accept the appointment after knowing the problems and that most everyone was against the Governor appointing anyone? Not only is it tainted by the Governor's actions but also just by the question of Burris' motivation.

]]> By: Cathy in VT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217564 Cathy in VT Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:31:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217564 Diane, you are such a maverick! Diane, you are such a maverick!

]]> By: chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217563 chuck Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:31:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217563 THIS IS NOT A WOMAN TO TRUST ANYMORE. OBAMA WILL FIND THIS OUT HIMSELF. THIS IS NOT A WOMAN TO TRUST ANYMORE. OBAMA WILL FIND THIS OUT HIMSELF.

]]> By: Jeff From Jersey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217555 Jeff From Jersey Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:29:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217555 An experienced politician is the LAST thing we need.There are far too many around already.Just look at the Governor that appointed him! Let's all vote the way Minnesota does.Al Franken and Jesse Ventura the tag team for America. An experienced politician is the LAST thing we need.There are far too many around already.Just look at the Governor that appointed him!

Let's all vote the way Minnesota does.Al Franken and Jesse Ventura the tag team for America.

]]> By: shannon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217551 shannon Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:28:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217551 Feinstein is a great woman, and we need leaders who speak out. I know many Obama supporters like those who supported Bush, don't want any challenges or questions directed at their leader. It's not supposed to be how democracy works, and thank goodness for people like Feinstein. With Bush if you asked questions you were a traitor or un-American, now with Obama, if you dare question him, you are called a racist. Both terms are thrown out there to intimidate and stop the public and the press from asking questions. It worked wth Bush and we got the war, hopefully we all won't be as intimidated with this administration, and we will question what we don't agree with. Feinstein is a great woman, and we need leaders who speak out. I know many Obama supporters like those who supported Bush, don't want any challenges or questions directed at their leader. It's not supposed to be how democracy works, and thank goodness for people like Feinstein. With Bush if you asked questions you were a traitor or un-American, now with Obama, if you dare question him, you are called a racist. Both terms are thrown out there to intimidate and stop the public and the press from asking questions. It worked wth Bush and we got the war, hopefully we all won't be as intimidated with this administration, and we will question what we don't agree with.

]]> By: Pat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217539 Pat Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:25:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217539 Good for you, Senator Feinstein! This Californian applauds you. Good for you, Senator Feinstein! This Californian applauds you.

]]> By: ROC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217513 ROC Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:20:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217513 Funny when people use "it's within the law" to defend Burris' appointment. It's also within the law for the Senate not to seat a new member ain't it? Funny when people use "it's within the law" to defend Burris' appointment.

It's also within the law for the Senate not to seat a new member ain't it?

]]> By: Carl Justus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217501 Carl Justus Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:17:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217501 Burris will be seated unless he withdraws. If he keeps fighting for the seat, he courts will tell the senate he must be seated as a senator from Illinois. That is the law, he was duly appointed for senator, the constitution gives the governors the right and obligation to appoint an empty senate seat and the governor has done that, The governor has not been indicted, he has not been able to tell his side of the story, he has not been convicted of anything and apparently the charges are thin at best for the prosecutor has ask for ninety day extension to bring charges instead of the normal thirty. Get used to the fact Burris will be the junior senator from Illiinios. Burris will be seated unless he withdraws. If he keeps fighting for the seat, he courts will tell the senate he must be seated as a senator from Illinois. That is the law, he was duly appointed for senator, the constitution gives the governors the right and obligation to appoint an empty senate seat and the governor has done that,
The governor has not been indicted, he has not been able to tell his side of the story, he has not been convicted of anything and apparently the charges are thin at best for the prosecutor has ask for ninety day extension to bring charges instead of the normal thirty.
Get used to the fact Burris will be the junior senator from Illiinios.

]]> By: Dee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217497 Dee Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:16:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217497 I can't believe it. I agree wholeheartedly with Senator Feinstein. I think I'll go out and buy my lottery ticket now… I can't believe it. I agree wholeheartedly with Senator Feinstein.

I think I'll go out and buy my lottery ticket now…

]]> By: Charlie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217493 Charlie Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:15:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217493 The law is the law - he has to be seated. You don't like the law get it changed. ps - this nonsense about a counter signature is a load of hog wash. I don't particularly like the guy but he is the legal senator. The law is the law – he has to be seated. You don't like the law get it changed.

ps – this nonsense about a counter signature is a load of hog wash. I don't particularly like the guy but he is the legal senator.

]]> By: Independent_me http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217490 Independent_me Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:14:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217490 I agree with Ms. Feinstein. The Demorats are being very stupid and shortsighted about this. They are throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Don't punish Burris who - from all that has been said about him - is an honorable man. Punish that rotten-to-the-core blagovitch or whatever-his-name-is. Seat Burris, you dumb fools. Do you really want to give the Repugs a chance of gaining one more seat??? I agree with Ms. Feinstein. The Demorats are being very stupid and shortsighted about this. They are throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Don't punish Burris who – from all that has been said about him – is an honorable man. Punish that rotten-to-the-core blagovitch or whatever-his-name-is.

Seat Burris, you dumb fools. Do you really want to give the Repugs a chance of gaining one more seat???

]]> By: Joe Green http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217489 Joe Green Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:13:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217489 "Mr. Burris is a senior, experienced politician. He has been Attorney General, he has been Controller, and he is very well-respected. " He held these offices more than a decade ago. Since then, he has done little but try to be a "spoiler" in elections by running as an independent. Perhaps he is stillplaying the "spoiler" today? Don't take the bait. Impeach Blogoyavich! "Mr. Burris is a senior, experienced politician. He has been Attorney General, he has been Controller, and he is very well-respected. "

He held these offices more than a decade ago. Since then, he has done little but try to be a "spoiler" in elections by running as an independent.

Perhaps he is stillplaying the "spoiler" today?

Don't take the bait. Impeach Blogoyavich!

]]> By: C. LOP. Haas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/feinstein-breaks-with-leadership-on-burris/#comment-2217488 C. LOP. Haas Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:13:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34579#comment-2217488 soundslike she is trying to be another Joe Lieberman. Who is she to decide who the Persident-Elect want in what p[osition. He has his reaqsons soundslike she is trying to be another Joe Lieberman. Who is she to decide who the Persident-Elect want in what p[osition. He has his reaqsons

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