“the President-elect and his allies will not be let off the hook that easily”

What is he on the hook for exactly?

the key in the statement by Pej is “allies”… there will be others going down.

There have been many with sleepless nights in the Land of Lincoln since this thing broke.

Blago plays political chess, Serbian style.. Who knew…

I really want to believe that Mr. Burris is (as the liar, Blagojavich puts it) “a good and honest man”, but that Mr. Burris (against several reports that he enthusiastically lobbied to previously deaf ears for this position) claims it was Blagojavich who surprised HIM with a phone call.

It is known that Mr. Burris (and his wife) donated $4,500.00 to Blagojavich and another $ $10,000 was donated from the former Attorney General’s consulting and lobbying shop, Burris & Lebed.

The most recent donation was made in June of this year as the governor was known to be knee-deep in charges of ethical misconduct.

Burris also attended high-end fundraisers on at least three separate occasions, Most recently, in July 2008, when Blagojevich hosted one of six events to raise money for his campaign fund (which had suffered because of mounting legal bills).

In April 2006, Burris himself hosted a 3,000 person event in the main hall of Chicago’s Field Museum.

In July of 2005, Burris attended Blagojevich’s annual political fund-raiser.

I’m sorry… but I am having a bit of trouble believing that Mr. Burris is being truthful about how his appointment came to pass and that it was obtained through upstanding and completely above-board means.

I understand that Mr. Burris has been (as Charles Krauthammer puts it) “reaching for the brass ring” (unsuccessfully) all his life. But to consider his appointment to the senate as a Gold Medal “accomplishment” is more remeniscent of Rosie Ruiz than Bruce Jenner.

In spite of his many attempts and losses to gain a higher political office, Mr. Burris (after the controvery broke) should have chosen to maintain his dignity than to stand grinning at the finish line expecting admiration for winning a race no one else would lower themselves to run.
He should have turned it down and not played in Blagojavich’s game of defiance. He should have insisted on a special election and given himself the opportunity to accomplish his life-long dream with honor.

And Bobby Rush… How sad that he chose to toss his hat into the ring of disgrace along with Blagojavich. How dare he insult the integrity of the American People by daring our elected members of congress to follow through on their warnings that they will (in an attempt to establish SOME semblace of integrity into the whole debacle) deny the appointment of ANYONE, chosen under such reprehensible circumstances, by inferring that such an action would be considered instead as an act of racisim.

To my surprise, it was Barack Obama (who had once supported Mr. Burris’ failed attempt to become Mayor) who defused this shameful attempt to disguise this as a matter of race. After the appointment of Burris, Mr. Obama issued this statement:

“Roland Burris is a good man and a fine public servant, but the Senate Democrats made it clear weeks ago that they cannot accept an appointment made by a governor who is accused of selling this very Senate seat. I agree with their decision, and it is extremely disappointing that Governor Blagojevich has chosen to ignore it. I believe the best resolution would be for the Governor to resign his office and allow a lawful and appropriate process of succession to take place. While Governor Blagojevich is entitled to his day in court, the people of Illinois are entitled to a functioning government and major decisions free of taint and controversy.”

“… without taint and controversy.”

At this point, is it even possible?
My Faith is waiting for a Reason to Survive