Secretary of Senate Refuses to Seat Burris

[RandomAnthony]

Wow! Thank you, home state of Illinois, for some truly entertaining political news.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/0...

[Sally, la reina]

This will sound trite, but I was amused by the Roland/Rollins names in the titles. My brain instantly threw a party to which came Roland Barthes and Henry Rollins. it was fun, we drank martinis.

Now, to click the link and read the story so I can contribute meaningfully.

[Jessica]

I haven't read it yet, I will--but I think Burris, assuming he's qualified--should be seated.

[Kevin]

can't a brotha get a seat in 2009?

[Kevin]

oops. read the real story and now must forgo any jokes for real news concerns

[shellyindallas]

White has declined to sign the certificate, siding with some Senate Democrats who say Burris should not be seated because of the cloud over Blagojevich.

Blagojevich, a Democrat, has been accused of trying to sell Obama's open Senate seat. Burris has maintained that Blagojevich's problems have nothing to do with him and the appointment is legal.

I agree, Chairy. Doesn't seem legitimate to reject him b/c Blagojevich has a "cloud" over him, and is accused of something he hasn't been tried or convicted of. I'd be pissed.

[Jessica]

yup, that's how I see it too Shelly.