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So Long, Roland Burris?

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Looks like the Roland Burris show isn’t going to be picked up for a second season. Washington strategists have taken a good look at the Illinois senator’s fundraising numbers (such as they are) and deduced that a 2010 re-election bid is unlikely.

That’s good news for Democrats, who grudgingly tolerated the appointment of Burris by disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the circus that came with it.

Washington Post / Chris Cillizza:

Burris was unable to put the Blagojevich connection behind him, as new revelations about his relationship with the disgraced former governor kept coming out.

The senator had declined to make any commitment about his future plans, but his nonexistent fundraising during the first three months of the year led savvy strategists to conclude that he would not run.

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By ardee, July 11 at 9:22 am #

While I am not sorry to see Burris go, I think it worthy of noting that he is leaving, not because he is under a cloud as to whether or not he paid for his appointment, but because he couldn’t raise the ten million dollars necessary to run for that office.

When our legislative offices are for sale, as is our Presidency but for a much higher price tag of course, can we the people expect honest office holders beholden to serve the Constitution? I for one think not.

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By thebeerdoctor, July 10 at 1:25 pm #

No dough? No go.

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By freepatriot, July 10 at 11:37 am #
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say it ain’t so, joe

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guess burris can start carving this into his tombstone now

embarrassed Illinois and America as a sold out senator, 2009 to 2011

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By ardee, July 10 at 6:28 am #

Nye bye Roland…nice addition to the resume I guess.