Despite warnings by Senate Leaders Harry Reid and Dicky Durbin, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, the upstanding man accused of attempting to sell a U.S. Senate seat for $, has “appointed” an old Illinois policitician to the position.
Chicago Breaking News: Blagojevich snubs Senate, taps Burris for seat
Brushing aside charges that he tried to sell Illinois’ vacant U.S. Senate seat, Gov. Rod Blagojevich appointed former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to the post today in defiance of Senate leaders who said they would not admit anyone he selected.
It was an abrupt about-face for Blagojevich, who had said after his Dec. 9 corruption arrest that he favored a special election to find a successor to President-elect Barack Obama. But Blagojevich said he acted after the Democratic-controlled General Assembly declined to approve legislation for a special election.
“Please don’t allow the allegations against me to taint this good and honest man,” Blagojevich said while introducing Burris at a downtown news conference.
Speaking of personal traits, anyone wish to guess the “race” of Mr. Burris?
Meanwhile, the people of Illinois are being denied an opportunity to vote in a replacement, and the Illinois GOP twiddles its thumbs — as usual.
Statement from IL GOP Chairman Andy McKenna on Blagojevich appointment of Burris to US Senate 12/30/2008
“Illinois Republicans were the first to demand Rod Blagojevich have nothing to do with appointing our next United States Senator.
“Because they went back on their word and refused to strip Blagojevich of his appointment power and pass a special election, Illinois Democrats have created yet another constitutional crisis for Illinois.
“Blagojevich Democrat Roland Burris is emblematic of the old-school, pay-to-play culture that has plagued Illinois for generations and this appointment is another embarrassment for the people of Illinois.
“Once again, Blagojevich Democrats have failed the people of Illinois by refusing to strip Rod Blagojevich of his senate appointment power and blocking a vote of the people.”
Yes, because Governor Blagojevich gives a kcuf about the people of Illinois.
Sorry, Mr. McKenna. This simply is not enough. If the tables were turned, liberals would be marching in the streets. Three sentence press releases accomplish nothing.
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