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Blago To Appoint Obama's Replacement? | 30 comments (30 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

A couple of things (4.00 / 2)

First, there's nothing wrong with Burris, there's no reason not to seat him. There's no reason to think he paid for the seat.

Second, my knowledge of Harry Reid. How will Burris be seated even though Harry Reid says the Senate won't seat any appointee of Blago? The same way everything that Harry Reid doesn't want to happen ... happens. It just happens. Enough Democrats disagree and it happens. Harry Reid doesn't care if he looks weak - I'm convinced he even gives them unstated permission to vote the "wrong" way.

Watch for the IL legislature to give Burris a "confidence" vote or some such thing. Then the Senate Dems will decide that fighting over the seating of a Democratic senator is just a "distraction" from the more important business of the Senate and the people of Illinois can sort it out in 2010. Watch.

by maryb2004 on Tue Dec 30th, 2008 at 01:29:42 PM EST
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Re: A couple of things (none / 0)

Harry Reid says this is "unaaceptable".

Which means it's a done deal. Burris will be seated because Harry Reid is the worst Senate leader the Dems have ever had. The GOP will have a field day with this, and it'll be nobody's fault but the Dems themselves.

More at Zandar vs. The Stupid.

by Zandar1 on Tue Dec 30th, 2008 at 01:44:12 PM EST
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Re: A couple of things (none / 0)

Okay, try walking that back. Has Durbin commented?

by BooMan on Tue Dec 30th, 2008 at 01:58:48 PM EST
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Re: A couple of things (none / 0)

Don't have to walk it back. Just going on Reid's lawn-chair folding acts over the last several years.

More at Zandar vs. The Stupid.

by Zandar1 on Tue Dec 30th, 2008 at 02:00:42 PM EST
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Re: A couple of things (none / 1)

if we still have a system of innocent 'til proven guilty, Blago has not been impeached or convicted. He still occupies the office of governor, attending all functions. If a bill requires his signature or such other action required in the business of State the Legislature will not and cannot object. Let's pretend Blago had to declare a state of emergency, would the Legislature say no you can't!

Given that Burris (btw, a lawyer and former state Atty General) pursued this Senate appointment after Blago's arrest, I'm inclined to think Reid and colleagues have a fight on their hands all the way to the Supreme Court. Most likely, Burris did some legal case research.

And btw, this appointment is made before any conviction or impeachment/removal from office. Reid has a hard hoe to lift.

Until the SC rules, Illinois will be left at one Senator.

IT'S NOW OFFICIAL: confirmed in Blago's presser

Well, "You can't vote for war and disown the results"

by idredit on Tue Dec 30th, 2008 at 03:13:51 PM EST
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I agree 100% (none / 0)

I am an IL resident. There is a huge rush to judgement going on, and there is a House impeachment hearing going on. If and when the House moves an impeachment bill, then we may have something to think about. But they have not done so, and until they do, Blago is the duly-elected governor of the State of IL, and can function as such.

This includes the power of appointment, which he has exercised, for good or ill.

by dataguy on Tue Dec 30th, 2008 at 04:32:08 PM EST
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Re: I agree 100% (none / 0)

your former Gov. Jim Thompson tells NPR's All Things Considered", the appointment of Burris is perfectly legal.

Financial Times, (UK-US Edition) reports

Bobby Rush, an African-American congressman who in 2000 defeated Mr Obama to win the Democratic nomination for his seat, vowed yesterday to do "whatever it may take" to have Mr Burris accepted by the Senate.
"I would ask you not to hang or lynch the appointee as you try to castigate the appointer," said Mr Rush. "I don't see that any US Senator ...will want to go on record to deny one African-American from being seated in the US Senate."
Illinois' constitution does not require a governor to leave office when charged with corruption. Moreover, as governor, Mr Blagojevich could legally make a Senate appointment even if he were in prison. Mr Blagojevich, who denies any wrongdoing, faces a preliminary court hearing on January 14.
(emphasis added)

Imho, that observation is interesting. Reid and colleagues are boxed in to seat Burris. With a slim majority, and some with health issues, every walking suit added to the margin increases getting legislation passed.

Well, "You can't vote for war and disown the results"

by idredit on Tue Dec 30th, 2008 at 05:56:24 PM EST
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Re: A couple of things (none / 0)

IIRC Burris lost his last two attempts at statewide office because of racist remarks. He is extremely vulnerable at election time.

by The Voice In The Wilderness on Wed Dec 31st, 2008 at 02:54:12 PM EST
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Re: A couple of things (none / 0)

Not to mention hubris like this.

by The Voice In The Wilderness on Wed Dec 31st, 2008 at 08:08:30 PM EST
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