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Sen. Burris: Symbolism Over Substance

By S. Eudora Smith Feb 22, 2009 As Sen. Roland Burris’ listening tour apparently deteriorates into a dismissing tour, perhaps black voters will finally abandon the politics of symbolism that Burris has eagerly manipulated. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

First Blagojevich, Next Burris?

Staff / Truthdig Feb 21, 2009 Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich didn't go down without a big fight (or a full-on media assault), and judging by the comportment of his controversial Senate pick, Roland Burris, we can expect another show of defiance if Burris is put on trial for perjury. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Burris Hangs in the Balance

Staff / Truthdig Jan 7, 2009 The Coleman-Franken battle wasn't the only drama going down Tuesday on Capitol Hill. Roland Burris, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's pick for Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat, was not part of the swearing-in ceremony for new members of Congress, but he just might make it after all. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Burris: ‘I Am the Junior Senator From Illinois’

Staff / Truthdig Jan 6, 2009 Despite clear indications that not everyone on Capitol Hill is ready to acknowledge him as a U.S. senator, Roland W. Burris headed to Washington from Illinois on Monday, announcing that he was, in fact, the rightful new occupant of the seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Blagojevich Gets Blagoje-Ditched

Staff / Truthdig Dec 31, 2008 Rod Blagojevich, the most recent Illinois governor to be mired in scandal, is finding himself at odds with his own party after Democratic leaders announced Tuesday that Blagojevich's attempt to fill Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat will be blocked, much to the disappointment of Blagojevich and his appointee, Roland Burris. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )