It is being reported that embattled Governor Blagojevich will name Roland Burris to the vacated Obama Senate seat. Read more here.
We'll have lots more on this later, I'm sure, but this takes the topsy-turvey world of Illinois politics into another twist. Will Burris be approved by the U.S. Senate? Should we even assume Burris will accept the appointment? (although I can't believe Blago would have done this if he wasn't already sure...) Clearly, it appears that unless he is not seated, the chance for the GOP to 'steal' the senate seat in a special election has been ended.
BUT - given the Illinois General Assembly (controlled by the Dems) had the chance to try to strip Blago of the appointment power, and failed to act, will the Dem-controlled GA take the blame, and a heavy hit at election time?
If seated, will Burris run again in 2010? What's the effect of the Blago appointment "taint"? Will Burris face heavy Dem opposition in a primary? How would the GOP race against Burris measure up?
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Hey, just in, TA. Jesse White has said that he will NOT certify the Burris appointment. It's not disrespect only a response to the ongoing investigation of our wonderful governor. Stay tuned........this is better than any soap opera.
Although I am away for the holidays, I continue checking your posts, TA. Blago's selection is typical of Illinois politics. Hopefully Burris won't accept the seat and Reid will follow through with his promise not to seat Burris.
Happy New Year to all,
As the state party continues to fumble this mess that Andy McKenna created by running Peter Fitzgerald out of d.c., it is worth again noting the need for new leadership in this state. While it is all well and good to send out Blago-democrat press releases that a College Republican unit could have done, there is again a lack of alternative to the Democrats.
In case anyone is counting we are about to enter year 24 since Charles Percy left the Senate, and during that time we have had 1 GOP Senate term.
FOKLAES
FOKLAES, what alternative to the Democrats are you talking about? I have had enough of hearing about how the R's are offering nothing. The youngsters in our party have seized the initiative on this issue and the alternatives are the good solid Republicans running downticket. You and your friends need to get behind these young candidates with $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and there is your alternative. If you don't get behind these fine young gentlemen (and women) then there is NO alternative.
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