Sen. Dick Durbin calls for Burris’ resignation
While meeting with Sen. Roland Burris for nearly an hour this morning, Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin suggested that the Blagojevich-appointed Senator should consider resigning. To this, Burris answered “I will not resign.”
Durbin is the latest in a long list of politicians, colleagues, newspapers and professional organizations now calling for Burris’ resignation.
According to Durbin, he also advised Burris not to run for re-election in 2010, as he would not support the campaign. During the meeting, Durbin abandoned any pretense of support for Burris following his evolving explanation of contact with then-Governor Blagojevich and his attempt to raise money for the now-impeached governor.
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Burris is now also facing inquiries from the Senate Ethics Committee and the Sangamon County state’s attorney.
Burris, voting on the Senate floor today, left the meeting through a side door and was trapped by reporters while waiting for an elevator. Burris would not make any comment about his discussion with Sen. Durbin, exept to say that it was “a good meeting.”
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Pheimann on
Wed, 25th Feb 2009 7:21 am
We need to remove this Roland Burris from this position immediately. It is unacceptable that he refuses to resign. I did not vote for him and I do not want him to represent my best interest or the interests of the state. We as citizens continue to suffer from irresponsible and grossly negligent actions by our state government. Enough is enough. What do we need to do to reform government and bring back soem respectability and accountability to our public servants?
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