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Senator Roland Burris fails to pass the smell test, must resign
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Yesterday I called for the resignation of Senator Roland Burris because of his perjury before the Illinois House and acceptance of a "loan" from businessman Joseph Stroud.
Senator Roland Burris must resign. He perjured himself before the Illinois House and brought disgrace unto himself and the state of Illinois. He also accepted a "loan" in the amount of 1.2 million from businessman Joseph Stroud and never repaid the "loan" begging the question, what type of payment was this.
He then discussed with Robert Blagojevich campaign contributions to then Governor Rod Blagojevich, presumably in exchange for the appointment.
And he denied he ever discussed anything with Blagojevich. It is obvious why Burris lied. It was because he was blinded by ambition. To be a United States Senator is a great honor and unfortunately, it is an honor that Burris does not deserve in view of the facts.
Senator Burris held a press conference Sunday in an attempt to explain himself. His explanations came up as inadequate. Burris repeatedly claimed that he answered all the questions asked of him in completely. His defense was that he was not specifically asked about contacts with Robert Blagojevich, the former Governor's brother and campaign chief.
U.S. Sen. Roland Burris defiantly defended himself today against allegations he misled a state impeachment panel while under oath by not disclosing multiple contacts with former Gov. Blagojevich’s inner circle or being approached by the ex-governor’s brother for campaign cash before the appointment.
“Throughout my career, I’ve always conducted myself with honest and integrity,” Burris said during an emotional press conference about why he quietly filed paperwork to revise his testimony, which the Chicago Sun-Times was the first to report Saturday.
“I responded to all questions that were asked of me by the impeachment committee in the time allotted. At no time did I ever make any inconsistent statements,” Burris said, blaming the impeachment panel for not asking him the right questions and the media for misconstruing the facts.
Many are calling for Senator Burris to resign, exclusively Republican lawmakers such as State Senator Jim Durkin (R-IL).
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois Republican leader says the state's freshman U.S. senator should resign over contradictory statements regarding Gov. Rod Blagojevich's impeachment.
State Rep. Jim Durkin told reporters Sunday that Democrat Roland Burris should resign over an affidavit contradicting statements he made earlier to a House committee.
Durkin also wants Burris investigated for possible perjury.
Also, Governor Patrick Quinn and United States Senate Majority leader Harry Reid (D-NV) have called for more disclosure from Burris. The press conference on Sunday failed to change my mind about Senator Burris' resignation and it failed to make a convincing case for him to stay on as our United States Senator. Let us hope it doesn't drag on like Blagojevich. That would truly be another Illinois tragedy. The Chicago City Hall Exmainer.
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