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[...] Burris WON'T run for a term of his own in 2010?  What a shock.  He would have been a [...]

He never should have taken the job

Sen Burris, Ride into the Sun and write a book, "Sen. Burris – The Mavrick"

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Roland Burris is a low down Chicago criminal cut from the same cloth as Barack Obama. Neither of these so-called men have the desire to serve anyone but themselves.

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Smart move. Almost useless even trying to run for that seat with a dark cloud hanging over his head.

Burris just wanted to be able to carve something else into the wall of his ridiculous tomb. If he ran for a second term, he'd actually have to worry about his record, contributions, positions, etc. This way he can say that he was a senator (even though he hasn't won any election since the early 90's), and not have to work for it. I heard someone refer to him as "Polital Sorbet" – a little something offered in between, to hold the place between the two main courses.

good. his is prolly the dirtiest appointment ever.

Chicago's corrupt political machine can get him elected in the state of Illinois so he might as well run.

I am so happy to hear this! I am a democrat, but for us to be taken seriously we cannot have him running for re-election. However, I want to say for the record that I think the reason he is bowing out is because he realizes he wasn't going to win. Either way... I'm glad to see him go. As an African-American I know we're under-represented in the senate (Burris is the only African-American there), but I do not want him to be that person.

It is about time! Burris isn't as stupid as I thought. He realized that the taint of his appointer is still with him. He can't be much good with that hanging around his neck.

He won't run because he can't win. He can't win because they've been digging up many of his previous voters in Alsip, IL – - a matter of grave concern for all Illinois Democrats!

It's evident that Burris only wanted 15 minutes of fame here. He now realizes that he has 3 minutes left of his 15, which will help potential candidates prepare to take the seat. Bye-Bye Burris.

I guess this guy was too much even for the most politically corrupt state in the nation, Illinois.

Democrats should be ashamed.

Good choice for Burris.

Obama abandoned his Senator position, as a first-term Senator? To seek higher office? This is appalling. How dare he abandon his constituents to try and serve a higher calling!!!

Wait.... where have I heard this before?

Liberals - from the latin "Liberalus", meaning "arrogant hypocrites".

He's not running because he has a date at the Big House! Burris is just another Chicago Liberal Crook!

You mean he was actually seated as a Senator? I was wondering whatever happened to this guy. Didn't he admit that he lied to a congressional panel during the vetting process? I seem to remember he sent them a letter stating that he had not been "completely honest" with them, the first time, and he wanted to add some vitally important information, to the record, that he neglected to mention when he should have. Wasn't he rebuked and censured for that?

Sorry, If I were Mr. Burris, I would not even take this Jr. Senator in
Capitol Hill, but less beg for it. He should know better.

Thanks.

Jose Alcantara

Anything bad that happen to Burris he deserved it ,Because all he wanted was another title on his tombstone.He didnt give a heck about
the people of Illinois,He was so self centered he did;nt care what the outcome was.But I bet he is regreting the whole thing now.
The whole thing was so corrupt I am surprise he did'nt take his own life.That man was so stupid the only other person in politics that is stupid as him is Sarah Palin.I hope he resign as senator just like Sarah Palin resign as Governor and the writing is on the wall
Bye Bye Roland & Sarah

Good. This guy is dirty, no doubt.

He had no chance of winning if he tried. He is doing the obvious, which, if he had common sense, he would have done long ago. That is: not to have accepted the appointment in the first place.

Roland, please dont' go, I love the circus.

crooks their all crooks----

I will believe Burris does the honorable thing when I see it

He should not have accepted the appointment and so he has a steep hill to climb to be honorable

Thank the good lord for not wasting our time and effort. Enjoy your retirement with all the funds you a acquired over the years.

Good riddance.

Oh no.

Dear Senator Burris,

We really wish you would run!

Sincerely,

The National Republican Committee

a no brainer

Too bad; it would have ensured a Republican win.