This March 4, 2002 file photo shows Roland Burris, then a Democratic candidate for Illinois governor, speaking at a news conference in Chicago. The Illinois Senate president said Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich plans to name Burris, a former Illinois attorney general and state comptroller, to fill the vacant Senate seat of President-elect Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File) (click here)
By CHRISTOPHER WILLS – 2 hours ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich plans to name former state attorney general Roland Burris to Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat, setting up a challenge with congressional leaders who have already said they plan to reject anyone the governor picks.
The Democratic governor planned a Tuesday afternoon press conference, but his aides would not say what Blagojevich planned to say.
State Senate President Emil Jones said Burris told him about the appointment. Burris did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.,,,
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I am confident a successful Illiniois attorney has made many donations to political choices over the years. I don't see any of that should be considered anything except what it is, donations.
I am sure the media is going to try to trash a perfectly qualified candidate for US Senate. Those in the legislature that continue to treat this issue in vengence or political ambition should be brought before Illinois ethics committees for consideration of sanctions, discipline or impeachment.
This choise by the Illinois Governor makes complete sense for the times we are facing. I am confident Senator-Select Burris will be an asset to the Senate and open for advise to the President-Elect if the need arises.
Congratulations to the Governor and his choice for Senate. Well done.
