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.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.
Here's hoping the Democrats and Republicans dig deep in the ranks to field candidates to get this lying jackass out of DC when Obama's term is up.
Comments (2)
I think Burris might be gone this year before the election.
I just hope he immortalizes this too on his big fancy mausoleum.
Posted by Caleb | February 18, 2009 5:59 AM
Posted on February 18, 2009 05:59
Of COURSE he's a liar. He's an Illinois politician. He'll never be held to account on this one, but he will probably be voted out of office in two years. And be replaced by another senator just as crooked, no matter the party.
I lived near Chicago and worked for Unisys for years and had a bellyfull of their...I don't even know a word bad enough to express their brand of politics.
Keep this in mind: BHO is a successful Illinois politician, and cringe.
Posted by David M. Hartzell | February 18, 2009 10:33 AM
Posted on February 18, 2009 10:33