Based on the fact that his paperwork was not in order it is correct that he was not seated but if its based on the fact that his paperwork was not signed because of the fact he was appointed by Blago, there are some issues arising.
I'm going to give different articles that i have read on the net, as well as my thoughts and opinions, and would like your thoughts.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090106/ap_on_go_co/senate_burris
>Democrats and Obama have said that the corruption charges against Blagojevich would strip credibility from anyone he appoints to the seat. Burris and many of his supporters have suggested that the real reason for the rejection involved race.<
Here we go with the race card again, he was quoted as saying
>My credentials were not in order, I will not be accepted, I will not be seated,<
How in sam tarnation can not having the credentials in order be construed as race? Give me a break, this is coming from a party that has embraced the first black president? I don't think its race
If its because he was appointed by Blago? Well then its principal, and there could be some sticky issues here. First and foremost they should investigate him and determine if he had anything to do with the scandal Blago is involved in, selling of Obama's seat, and if not there should be consideration to seat him.
Which brings me to article 2
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/06/rollins.advice/index.html
In which Ed Rollins who served as political director for President Ronald Reagan, is a Republican strategist who was national chairman of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's 2008 presidential campaign.
Ok, this guy basically says if this is a fight on principle then it might be a fight or battle the Democrats don't want or need, that hes a solid person that the democrats 'SHOULD' want on their side.
this is Rollin's Unsolicited Advice to Congress:
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Seat Roland Burris! This is one battle you don't need. The last thing you and your caucus wants now -- or the new president needs -- is a battle over seating his replacement for the last two years of his term.
Roland Burris is a distinguished trailblazer who has been elected statewide four times. He will also be one of your safest votes. None of us like what Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has allegedly done, but don't make this the fight on principle to prove your point.
He is still the governor, he still has the appointment power and if the criminal justice system finds him guilty, he will be sitting in jail long after you and Sen. Burris are retired.<
Ok here is my question, this is a man who is a Republican, is his advice of saying seat Burris, advice that could benefit the Republicans in the long run? Will seating Burris tarnish the seat to the point that it will be lost next election to a republican, do you think there are motives here, or is this advice something he would tell the Republican party if the shoe were on the other foot?
Just throwing out thoughts and ideas and wondering what you think.
Mooch
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There are also impeachment procedings against him, but even so he still is the governor and still running the state at this point.............Until he is removed from office there is not much anyone can do about this, except cause more battles, possibly for a man who has nothing to do with the situation surrounding his appointment.
Mooch
Blagojevich Ally
“I think he’s doing a helluva job” – Roland Burris responding to questions about Rod Blagojevich’s performance as governor – Is gov a team player? Critics insist he's not: He admits to being combative but cites 1st-term achievements, Chicago Sun Times, March 5, 2006
Blagojevich's administration has been beset by investigations and the conviction of Rezko, a onetime top adviser and fund-raiser. But a crowd still turned out, including former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris, lobbyist Al Ronan and ex-Blagojevich staffer-turned-lobbyist John Wyma. Backers turn out for gov's fund-raiser, Chicago Sun Times, June 27, 2008
Those listed on the invitation as hosts of the fundraiser include…former Attorney General ROLAND BURRIS, now a lobbyist. - Blagojevich money machine rolls on, conflict or not, State Journal-Register, April 6, 2006
Among the notable figures who attended the Blagojevich campaign event was the governor's "kitchen cabinet" adviser Antoin Rezko, a wealthy businessman who has raised political funds for him. Also present were Senate President Emil Jones, D-Chicago, who introduced the governor before his speech, and former attorney general Roland Burris. - Governor raises $4 million, Copley News Service, June 17, 2005
Burris was the Chairman of the Governor's Commission on State Pensions as recently as 2005. Illinois State Pensions were then, and are now, the most underfunded in the country. - State pension panel nears vote on proposed cuts, Copley News Service, January 7, 2005
I received that in my email from the Republican Party.
Pay To Play
A company headed by former state comptroller and attorney general Roland Burris has been awarded a $150,000 state contract to advise disadvantaged businesses on how to improve their operations and ultimately win state contracts. – Consulting firm awarded $150,000 contract by IDOT, State Journal-Register, June 16, 2004
The Ho-Chunk Nation has tapped former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris and his law firm to lobby for state approval of its proposed casino complex in Hoffman Estates. - Ex-attorney general to lobby for casino, Chicago Daily Herald, June 5, 2003
A wide-ranging hospital fraud investigation in Nevada has Cook County Board President Todd Stroger reconsidering his plans to help balance the county's budget on a private firm's promise to bring up to $125 million a year to the county's ailing health system...A contract has not yet been signed here, but negotiations have been going on since the County Board gave approval last year. That approval came after former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris lobbied the board on ACS' behalf. - Vegas probe casts doubt on county deal, Chicago Sun Times, January 18, 2007
A State Journal-Register investigation in 1993 found that half the outside legal contracts awarded by then-Attorney General Roland Burris went to campaign contributors. - Attorney general closing 12 outposts, hiring staff, State Journal-Register, July 27, 1995
Based that his paperwork wasn't signed off on, and stamped, I don't think he should have even made the trip to DC, the writing was on the wall, and that gave the Senate a perfect reason NOT to sit him.
Mooch
This is a stupid spectacle that should have been avoided.
The appointment is legal.
Mooch