“First African American to be sworn into office in the U.S. Senate by Vice President Dick Cheney” was suggested by a reader of Capitol Fax Blog. Another pointed out that wouldn’t work because President-Elect Barack Obama probably was already sworn … Continue reading
“First African American to be sworn into office in the U.S. Senate by Vice President Dick Cheney” was suggested by a reader of Capitol Fax Blog. Another pointed out that wouldn’t work because President-Elect Barack Obama probably was already sworn … Continue reading
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin had not figured it out Friday when he said the Illinois Supreme Court decision wasn’t good enough. But it looks as if he and the other all-white Senate Democrat delegation have now. They have been Blagojeviched. … Continue reading
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin had not figured it out Friday when he said the Illinois Supreme Court decision wasn’t good enough. But it looks as if he and the other all-white Senate Democrat delegation have now. They have been Blagojeviched. … Continue reading
Just like Fox News, Saturday Night Live featured Illinois’ dynamic duo, Roland Burris and Rod Blagojevich. Burris was portrayed as a persistent, if repetitive, African-American repeatedly presenting his credentials and trying to enter the U.S. Senate, the last time falling … Continue reading
Just like Fox News, Saturday Night Live featured Illinois’ dynamic duo, Roland Burris and Rod Blagojevich. Burris was portrayed as a persistent, if repetitive, African-American repeatedly presenting his credentials and trying to enter the U.S. Senate, the last time falling … Continue reading
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White refused to sign Governor Rod Blagojevich’s appointment of paperwork for Roland Burris as United States Senate. Now the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that White’s signature is not needed. White had maintained that his … Continue reading
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White refused to sign Governor Rod Blagojevich’s appointment of paperwork for Roland Burris as United States Senate. Now the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that White’s signature is not needed. White had maintained that his … Continue reading
That was the vote of the Illinois House Impeachment Committee about 5:40 this afternoon. The committee report recommending the impeachment of Governor Rod Blagojevich slid out of the committee faster than my feet on the driveway ice this afternoon as … Continue reading
That was the vote of the Illinois House Impeachment Committee about 5:40 this afternoon. The committee report recommending the impeachment of Governor Rod Blagojevich slid out of the committee faster than my feet on the driveway ice this afternoon as … Continue reading
New Year’s Day I suggested that President-Elect Barack Obama should quietly pass the word to the U.S. Senate Democratic Party leaders that they should seat Roland Burris before his Inauguration. I figured that Black leaders would threaten demonstrations during the … Continue reading
New Year’s Day I suggested that President-Elect Barack Obama should quietly pass the word to the U.S. Senate Democratic Party leaders that they should seat Roland Burris before his Inauguration. I figured that Black leaders would threaten demonstrations during the … Continue reading
Who will make the first reportable campaign contribution to eventually-to-be United States Senator Roland Burris? In his press conference today, Burris said, “Let me get in and raise some money to pay for all we’ve been doing.” Burris, who is … Continue reading
I wish I could take credit for the headline, but that was State Rep. Mike Tryon’s description to what was happening to U.S. Senate Leader Harry Reid (Nevada) yesterday. Fox News’ Brian Wilson observed after the Reid-Dick Durbin and Roland … Continue reading
Who will make the first reportable campaign contribution to eventually-to-be United States Senator Roland Burris? In his press conference today, Burris said, “Let me get in and raise some money to pay for all we’ve been doing.” Burris, who is … Continue reading
I wish I could take credit for the headline, but that was State Rep. Mike Tryon’s description to what was happening to U.S. Senate Leader Harry Reid (Nevada) yesterday. Fox News’ Brian Wilson observed after the Reid-Dick Durbin and Roland … Continue reading
I have already explained how Roland Burris didn’t know the difference between a civil and a criminal case. That memory from a Champaign County debate in 1982 when I was running against Burris for State Comptroller made me chuckle when … Continue reading
I have already explained how Roland Burris didn’t know the difference between a civil and a criminal case. That memory from a Champaign County debate in 1982 when I was running against Burris for State Comptroller made me chuckle when … Continue reading
Roland Burris, presumptive Illinois junior U.S. Senator, has a cloud over his head. That’s what Mayor Richard Daley says. The Chicago Tribune writes, “Burris ‘has a cloud over him because of the uncertainty in Springfield.’” Well, it certainly was raining … Continue reading
Roland Burris, presumptive Illinois junior U.S. Senator, has a cloud over his head. That’s what Mayor Richard Daley says. The Chicago Tribune writes, “Burris ‘has a cloud over him because of the uncertainty in Springfield.’” Well, it certainly was raining … Continue reading
