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Burris tried to raise funds for Blagojevich
2009-02-18
U.S. Sen. Roland Burris now acknowledges attempting to raise money for ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich - an explosive twist in his ever-changing story on how he landed a coveted Senate appointment from the man accused of trying to sell the seat.
Look surprised now. C'mon, you can do it.
This is Chicago. We'll learn tomorrow that he offered up a family member ...
Burris made the admission to reporters on Monday, after releasing an affidavit over the weekend saying he had more contact with Blagojevich aides about the Senate seat than he had described under oath to the state House panel that recommended Blagojevich's impeachment. The Democrat also said in the affidavit, but not before the panel, that the governor's brother asked him for fundraising help.

Though Burris insists he never raised money for Blagojevich while the governor was considering whom to appoint to the seat President Barack Obama vacated, the revelation that he had attempted to do so is likely to increase calls for Burris' resignation and an investigation into whether he committed perjury before the panel. Illinois Democrats have forwarded documents related to Burris' testimony to a county prosecutor for review.

Burris would not answer questions Tuesday in Peoria about his attempts to raise funds for Blagojevich, but said he didn't do anything wrong and encouraged officials to look into the matter.

"I welcome the opportunity to go before any and all investigative bodies, including those referred by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Senate ethics committee to answer any questions they have," he told reporters Tuesday.
Burris has never been known for his political acumen. He's basically a dummy who got where he got by being a good machine man. The Dhimmicrats have to be worried that he's going to get hammered in the 2010 election. His ties to Blago, his foot in mouth problem, and the fact that he's a scumbag Chicago pol will do him in unless the Pubs nominate a guy with sealed divorce records.
Posted by:Fred

#9  #8 EU, see last sentence of #7 mhw's post. ;-p
Posted by: Barbara Skolaut   2009-02-18 18:50  

#8  But, but...I thought he said he didn't.
Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305   2009-02-18 13:27  

#7  mom - thanks

I loved Kass's column, particularly the

Roland "Tombstone" Burris, D- Lying Weasels part
Posted by: mhw   2009-02-18 12:21  

#6  you have said you have used recycled algorithm and have not cut trees. how it works in the case of blog.
Indeed FredMan hert 'em bad.
Posted by: .5MT   2009-02-18 11:23  

#5  At least he got to be the deciding vote for the Messiah's Porkulus bill before having to fall on the rotisserie spit.
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2009-02-18 11:22  

#4  I knew something was up with this scumbag because he was so impatient to get his senate seat while others were calling for caution and more information.

He never answers any questions, only statements like "I didn't do anything illegal"
Posted by: Omolugum Prince of the Platypi2692   2009-02-18 10:43  

#3  you have said you have used recycled algorithm and have not cut trees. how it works in the case of blog.
Posted by: Blinky Snise9004   2009-02-18 10:36  

#2  For your reading pleasure, here is the link for John Kass's column on the subject:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/chi-kass-18-feb18,0,4327749.column
Posted by: mom   2009-02-18 09:20  

#1  He was always toast for 2010, Doc. He will face a primary challenger if he decides to run. The Trunks still have an uphill battle, but at least a realistic chance. Thanks Rod & Rol!

(Listen to Burris sometime. He's a dead ringer for the voice of Winnie the Pooh.)
Posted by: Spot   2009-02-18 08:41  

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