Jan 15 2009
Burris Finally Sworn In
Vice President Dick Cheney swore in Roland Burris to the Senate earlier today. Burris will of course take President-elect Barack Obama’s old seat, given to him by the infamous Blagojevich. Many were against the controversial Illinois Governor having his way at anything, especially giving the seat to anyone, since he had originally tried to sell it. Even Obama voiced opposition, but had to relent in the end. Other Senators supported and congratulated Burris. I am happy he got the seat. Did he actually do anything wrong. You can argue it is guilt by association, and there is a lot of controversy around it, so any opinion can be supported. Some have to be wondering what Blagojevich is really thinking about this himself. Is this a final victory for him? He is finished, that is for sure. Nevertheless, here is to Burris having a better political career than the man who picked him.
This story is like the gift that keeps giving. Somehow I doubt we’ve turned the final chapter on it yet…