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Should Roland Burris be seated as Illinois Senator?

The secretary of the Senate on Tuesday turned Roland Burris away from taking the seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama, informing Burris his credentials are not in order and will not be accepted.

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37.7%
Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.
3,785 votes
62.3%
No, not until both the Illinois governor and secretary of state approve the appointment
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Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.

A governor has made a legal appt. Focus on important stuff like the economy, environment and global social unrest.

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  • 1 vote
#1
 - Sandra-799594
 - 12:30 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
No, not until both the Illinois governor and secretary of state approve the appointment

he has shown he has as little respect for process as his appointer. there was a better way to handle ths beyond arrogant statements.

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    #2
     - LZ-799599
     - 12:33 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
    Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.

    We are all presumed innocent until proven guilty. He has the right to appoint whomever he wants for now.

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    • 2 votes
    #3
     - Sue-799607
     - 12:35 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
    Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.

    Yes, its obvious he wasn't part of the pay for play scam, so let the guy do the job he's been given.

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    • 1 vote
    #4
     - DTatum
     - 12:38 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
    Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.

    It's the governor's decision, not the secretary of state. He has the right, authority and duty to appoint. He's not guilty of anything ye

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    • 1 vote
    #5
     - Mike, Boulder
     - 12:39 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
    Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.

    this is why i'm not a democrat: they operate by fear and lack integrity. of course burris should be seated, because he has been appointed.

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      #6
       - farmer6
       - 12:41 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
      No, not until both the Illinois governor and secretary of state approve the appointment

      not even AFTER the Sec signs it. There needs to be a popular vote! WHY ISN"T THERE A THIRD OPTION HERE? Dems are terrified of popular vot

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        #7
         - Ted K
         - 12:42 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
        Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.

        The Law is the Law. You cannot have it both ways. He was duly appointed and all the other politicians should do their jobs.

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        • 1 vote
        #8
         - unamused
         - 12:42 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
        Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.

        I wish there was a "who cares" vote. There are so many important things for the senate to concentrate on - he won't be re-elected.

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          #9
           - teach-646943
           - 12:44 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
          Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.

          I can't believe the Democrats would block the appointment of such a kindred spirit legally appointed by another kindred spirit.

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            #10
             - Robin P
             - 12:46 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
            No, not until both the Illinois governor and secretary of state approve the appointment

            No, because it is tainted by Blagojevich and has not been approved by the Chicago Daily Machine.

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            • 4 votes
            #11
             - Gregg M.
             - 12:47 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
            No, not until both the Illinois governor and secretary of state approve the appointment

            The entire matter has an odor to it and will not be sorted out until the State of Illinois has a different Governor.

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            • 5 votes
            #12
             - paul from manhattan
             - 12:51 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
            No, not until both the Illinois governor and secretary of state approve the appointment

            But unless the Illinois Sec of State can show reason that Mr. Burris was involved in a "sale" of the seat, the Secretary must approve it.

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            • 2 votes
            #13
             - kcallin
             - 12:52 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
            Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.

            Once again the democrats trying to keep the black man in his place.

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              #14
               - deporter
               - 12:55 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
              No, not until both the Illinois governor and secretary of state approve the appointment

              Silly, silly silly! The man is an appointed senator, seat him and get on with **real** problems this congress should address.

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              • 1 vote
              #15
               - HolmeyStl
               - 12:57 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
              Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.

              Where in the political rulebook does it say that a governor should be barred from fulfilling his duties due to a mere accusation?

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              • 3 votes
              #16
               - TeaCT
               - 12:57 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
              Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.

              Once the paperwork is in order he should be allowed to take his seat, and the governor hung the next day.

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                #17
                 - Rainchex
                 - 1:07 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
                Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.

                Blagojevich is innocent until proven guilty. There is nothing legally faulty about the appointment. Burris should sue for mandamus

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                  #18
                   - Dallas Dog Dude
                   - 1:08 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
                  Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.

                  Whatever happened to "innocent until proven guilty"? It has always been our adherence to the law of the land that has made us great.

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                    #19
                     - newton52
                     - 1:13 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
                    Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.

                    Blago is still the governor. Enough said.

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                      #20
                       - my2cents-318598
                       - 1:13 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
                      No, not until both the Illinois governor and secretary of state approve the appointment

                      As a lifelong Chicagoan, if Roland Burris is seated in the Senate I will not only leave Chicago, but leave the country.

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                      • 2 votes
                      #21
                       - Marsha Lieberman
                       - 1:19 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
                      No, not until both the Illinois governor and secretary of state approve the appointment

                      Maybe God had second thoughts about Roland being the ordained one. He should come home and wait for Blagos successor to name a replacement.

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                      • 3 votes
                      #22
                       - TAW57
                       - 1:22 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
                      No, not until both the Illinois governor and secretary of state approve the appointment

                      This appointment is tainted and Burris knew it! Nobody here used good or responsible judgment.

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                      • 2 votes
                      #23
                       - Linda-451803
                       - 1:24 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
                      No, not until both the Illinois governor and secretary of state approve the appointment

                      He is the 7th most qualified person ( 5 from the list, Danny Davis, then Roland). I don't want a mediocre, has-been as my Senator AT ALL!!

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                      • 2 votes
                      #24
                       - Matthew-410638
                       - 1:27 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009
                      Yes, he's the governor's duly appointed sucessor to Barack Obama.

                      Burris should have refused the appointment, but I think there's little question that the appointment is legally valid.

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                        #25
                         - Devin-480856
                         - 1:33 pm EST on Tue Jan 6, 2009