So now we know that Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) lied — at least twice — about communicating with former Gov. Rod Blagojevich in regards to buying Barrack Obama’s vacant Senate seat.
Seems it took Burris three interviews to remember that, “Oh, yeah…Gov. Blagojevich’s brother did contact me at least three times to ask how much I’d be willing to pay for Obama’s Senate seat.”
(I might be paraphrasing a little)
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burris for up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Blagojevich named Burris to the coveted post — something Burris initially failed to disclose under oath before an Illinois House impeachment panel, records and interviews show.
Burris acknowledges being hit up for the money in a new affidavit he has sent to the head of the House committee that recommended Blagojevich be removed from office.
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Burris acknowledged having three conversations with Robert Blagojevich, who headed the Friends of Blagojevich campaign fund — and one of those was likely recorded by the FBI.
Burris’ statement offers the third version of events he has given about his discussions concerning the Senate seat…
Sen. Burris — with all due respect, you are a liar.
Which all begs the question: Is there a single politician from Illinois who is NOT a slimy, dishonest, corrupt crook?
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This one doesn’t even knock me over with a feather.
It’s pay to play in Illinois politics.
As for your statement to Burris…”Sen. Burris —
with all due respect,you are a liar”…fixed it for ya’.The answer to your last question – uh, no.
This is a no brainer, he couldn’t get voted in, so for him it was politics as usual in Illinois, pay for play. He should be impeached and prosecuted. Are you kidding me, the last thing the people of Illinois need is a re-run.
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