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From: Nadine Carroll1/1/2009 3:52:34 PM
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Found this on RCP blog. Next question: So, are Harry Reid and Barack Obama going to refuse to seat this duly appointed (cough) Democratic (cough) African-American "fine public servant"? Boy, that would make some of their own supporters hopping mad! But if they do seat him, how wimpy are they going to look? Especially after Obama has come out against the appointment!

My money says they wimp out and seat him. Obama doesn't like confrontation, and he certainly doesn't want THIS confrontation, all pain for no gain. If so, score this one for Governor Dead Meat.
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Obama Against Burris Appointment
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President-elect Obama took the side of Senate Democrats yesterday in a statement released to reporters regarding the surprising appointment of former Illinois Atty. Gen. Roland Burris:

"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," President-elect Obama said.
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