BRILLIANT move by Blovo to appoint Mr. Burris

bigdarryl

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Tue Dec-30-08 06:24 PM
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BRILLIANT move by Blovo to appoint Mr. Burris

Edited on Tue Dec-30-08 06:27 PM by bigdarryl

Harry Reid and the rest of the Democrats have no choice but to accept this appointment. Mr. Burris will be going to the black caucus and make no mistake about it they in the end will support him after that meeting. The Washington Dems risk angering the African Americans if they reject this guy and my prediction is if a special election is held a Rethug will get that seat

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deadmessengers

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Tue Dec-30-08 06:28 PM
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1. What black caucus?

Edited on Tue Dec-30-08 06:28 PM by deadmessengers

There isn't one in the Senate - because as of a month ago, there were no black Senators. And, President-elect Obama coming out publicly against this appointment pretty much blunts any criticism the House caucus may present.

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Raine1967

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Tue Dec-30-08 06:51 PM
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4. He will be the black caucus! (kidding I kid)

I seriously hope this doesn't have to be a race issue. The man looks like he has fine credentials but the taint is all over him.

I just hope the Dems don't put into jeopardy that senate seat.

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ProSense

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Tue Dec-30-08 06:29 PM
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2. No it wasn't, and it will not anger the African American community if Burris is rejected. n/t

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Uzybone

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Tue Dec-30-08 06:34 PM
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3. Total rubbish, Blago is a fool

and blacks don't play identity politics with thoroughly discredited pols, especially ones who seem as if they are on a death wish to tarnish the 1st black president.

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firedupdem

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Tue Dec-30-08 07:03 PM
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5. They turned me off completely today with this crap...

Roland is an ass and so is rush and blago. We're going to end up losing the seat completely with these antics.

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NashVegas

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Tue Dec-30-08 10:24 PM
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6. No Shitting. If They Threw It To a Special Election, Republicans Would Find a Cubbie or a White Sox

Guy to run on celebrity factor, alone.

Look at what they did with Grey Davis. There was a plan, folks. Just as there were Republicans who knew Spitzer was being investigated, there are Repubs who knew Blago was/is, too, and were making plans. Count on it.

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moondust

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Tue Dec-30-08 11:47 PM
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7. Blago: "Watch what I do, not the crap I say."

"See, politicians say all sorts of stuff they don't mean. You have to judge them on their actions, not on their words."

It may be his best case.

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alcibiades_mystery

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Wed Dec-31-08 12:01 AM
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8. It's Even More Brilliant Because it Dares the Dems to Give GOPers an opening to not seat

Franken.

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NYC Liberal

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Wed Dec-31-08 12:10 AM
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9. GOPers aren't in control, they don't get to decide who is seated

anyway.

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NYC Liberal

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Wed Dec-31-08 12:11 AM
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10. Really, even when Obama said he shouldn't be seated?

I think most people think Blogo is tainted and shouldn't be appointing anyone.

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