Beerball Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 What does this do to his Senate apointee? Is that guy in limbo until this is resolved? Impeached Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 What does this do to his Senate apointee? Is that guy in limbo until this is resolved? Impeached My understanding is that, while he's indisputably a complete POS, Blagojevich is the legal governor (for a bit longer) and his appointment of Burris is both legal and 'untainted' by the scandal. Burris will be seated - Obama has requested such, and Reid will capitulate, probably this week. Link Now, here's an even bigger scumbag... New senator sworn in despite assault charges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 My understanding is that, while he's indisputably a complete POS, Blagojevich is the legal governor (for a bit longer) and his appointment of Burris is both legal and 'untainted' by the scandal. Burris will be seated - Obama has requested such, and Reid will capitulate, probably this week. Untainted?? Illinois state records show that Burris, who once ran against Blagojevich for the Democratic nomination for governor, and his lobbying firm have contributed more than $20,000 to the governor's political campaigns. Two years ago, Burris hosted a $1,000-per-plate fundraiser for Blagojevich. Burris' consulting firm, Burris & Lebed Consulting, has won nearly $300,000 in state contracts over the past four years. The governor's wife, Patti, was hired in September to an $80,000-a-year job with the Chicago Christian Industrial League, where Burris' lobbying partner is a board member. Yes, I'm sure it's all perfectly legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Untainted?? Yes, I'm sure it's all perfectly legit. Legit? Yes. Untainted? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 The more I look at Governor Blago, the more he reminds me of Mayor Quimby on The Simpsons. He's even starting to sound like him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 My understanding is that, while he's indisputably a complete POS, Blagojevich is the legal governor (for a bit longer) and his appointment of Burris is both legal and 'untainted' by the scandal. Burris will be seated - Obama has requested such, and Reid will capitulate, probably this week. Link Now, here's an even bigger scumbag... New senator sworn in despite assault charges Some people just don't know how to leave as gracefully as they can. That guy who slashed a woman in the face! WTF!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike In Illinois Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 The Illinois Secretary of State has to sign off on Blago's appointment of Burris before the U.S. can accept him, I believe. The Illinois Senate will go forward with the impeachment trial and, by all accounts, there are enough votes to boot him from office; early February is the estimate. My past job put me in the midst of some of the politics in Illinois and I'd heard horror stories about Blago from some of the lawmakers he was supposed to be working with. The Governor would offer to help lawmakers who voted for his bills, but he burned so many going back on his verbal promises that they began asking for him to put them in writing before even considering supporting his causes. He would also verbally berate people who went against him on issues (which has come to light) when the FBI arrested him The guy is no good to say the least. Blagojevich makes the historically dirty politics in Illinois look clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWVaBeach Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 My understanding is that, while he's indisputably a complete POS, Blagojevich is the legal governor (for a bit longer) and his appointment of Burris is both legal and 'untainted' by the scandal. Burris will be seated - Obama has requested such, and Reid will capitulate, probably this week. Link Now, here's an even bigger scumbag... New senator sworn in despite assault charges Obviosly not the same Dr. that treated Plaxico...Doctors contacted Queens police and reported a woman was assaulted, the official said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 OK, ok...'untainted' only by Illinois - particularly Chicago - standards just saying that, as i understand it and as most pundits now state, the appointment, 'tainted' or not, is legal - burris will be seated. the old guard is, of course, completely livid at being outfoxed by a scumbag like Blagojevich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 There is no legal reason not to swear Burris in. Frankly the criminal case sounds quite weak from what I've read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 What does this do to his Senate apointee? Is that guy in limbo until this is resolved? Impeached Blagojevich is an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I still can't pronounce his name, nor do I care anything about the politics of a state of which i have never been to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 The more I look at Governor Blago, the more he reminds me of Mayor Quimby on The Simpsons. He's even starting to sound like him! Right down to the fake Kennedy accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 What does this do to his Senate apointee? Is that guy in limbo until this is resolved? Impeached Blago is a saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Blago is a saint Blago is a Democrat Which is enough divination that most people need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Blago is a Democrat Which is enough divination that most people need Most? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 The more I look at Governor Blago, the more he reminds me of Mayor Quimby on The Simpsons. He's even starting to sound like him! "Springfield" in the Simpsons was voted to be in VERMONT, not Illinois. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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