Just when you thought the horror show that is Illinois politics was coming to an end more information surrounding the appointment of “Senator” Burris, the replacement for the vacant Barack Obama Senate seat, has come to the attention of the public. Wouldn’t you know it, Roland Burris offered to write a check to then Governer Blagojevich.
Sen. Roland Burris was recorded on an FBI wiretap suggesting that he could write a check to former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s campaign before the ousted governor appointed Burris to the Senate.
Sources say that on the tape, Burris suggests that he could contribute, or have associates contribute, money to the Blagojevich campaign. Burris also expresses desire to be appointed to the U.S. Senate.
Burris’ lawyer, Timothy Wright told CBS 2 that after that conversation, Burris decided against making any contribution. However, the Sun-Times reports that Burris never disclosed that information in an affidavit detailing his actions before he was appointed by Blagojevich.
Doesn’t anyone find it coincidental that Burris is doing exactly what the federal prosecutors accused Blagojevich doing – Soliciting bids for the Senate seat. Burris is just as crooked as Blagojevich. He knew exactly what he was doing when he made the offer, just like he was very aware of the fact that he “forgot” to disclose the information while the affidavit was being drawn up.
I’m waiting to hear Burris play the race card, just like I am waiting for him to come out and say that he was “misquoted” or “misunderstood”. The U.S. Senate Ethics Committee need to wake up and give this guy the ax. He, and his placement by Blagojevich, is a disgrace to the political system. I just hope someone has the balls to stand up and say enough is enough.
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