Burris gets OK from Illinois Sec. of State

Source: Politico

Following a decision by the Illinois Supreme Court, Jesse White, the Illinois secretary of state, has certified Roland Burris' appointment to the Senate, removing a major roadblock blocking Burris' ascension to the body.

According to his office, White has signed a certificate saying that Roland Burris' appointment document is "true and accurate."

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Guess this problem is solved.

Nothing just moves on in our Chicago political system. There is going to be something else.

Watch and see.

certified and signed Burris's appointment.

I know the Blago saga will continue but once the Senate drama is over, I don't think it will be quite as big a deal because there wont be Dem Senator missing during votes on Federal Legislation.

but it beats the bears getting their asses handed to them by Green Bay.

... Jesse White has refused to sign any appointment letter from Blagojevich, who faces federal corruption charges. But White's signature does appear on a separate document that says the appointment letter was filed with his office. Illinois Senior Senator Dick Durbin told Chicago Public Radio that may be enough for Burris to be seated in the Senate. Senate Democrats, including Durbin, have said they won't accept Burris's appointment without a signature from the Illinois Secretary of State ... http://www.wbez.org/Content.aspx?audioID=31363

that position. If he keeps it up, this is going to back fire on him.

She's already been injured enough by, ahem, malfunctions of our government

He has said over and over again clearly that he would not sign the "certificate" and I believe that his word is good.

Another source.
Friday, January 9, 2009 7:45 PM CST
Ill. sec. of state document acknowledges letter.
http://www.jg-tc.com/articles/2009/01/09/ap-state-il/d95jv1ho0.txt

CHICAGO - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has signed a document that acknowledges a copy of the letter appointing Roland Burris to the U.S. Senate is on file with the state.

White still refuses to co-sign Burris' appointment paperwork with Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Associated Press - January 9, 2009 9:14 PM ET

CHICAGO (AP) - An attorney for Roland Burris came forward with a document tonight signed by the Illinois secretary of state certifying Burris's appointment to the U.S. Senate.

Burris's attorney told a news conference this afternoon he already sent the document to the Senate along with an attached Blagojevich letter saying he had appointed Burris.

Actually, the paper with White's signature on it appears to be a certification that the secretary of state's office had registered the arrival of the appointment.

A spokesman for Secretary of State Jesse White says the form touted by the attorney is different from the official U.S. Senate forms White has refused to sign ... http://www.wandtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9649521

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Associated Press - January 9, 2009 7:54 PM ET

CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has signed a document that acknowledges a copy of the letter appointing Roland Burris to the U.S. Senate is on file with the state ...

.. his signature is on a certificate requested by Blagojevich's office Friday. The certificate says a copy of Blagojevich's Dec. 30 appointment letter is "a true and accurate copy of a document setting forth an appointment" ... http://www.wrex.com/Global/story.asp?S=9649222

Have you talked to Durbin recently? Just askin.

& get on with things

but I agree with Durbin.

the gentleman's credentials are not in order.

they will not seat burris.

I hate to see Mr. White be made the fall guy by Reid, Durbin, et al.