Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Obama Urged Seating Burris?

If that's the case, once again, Obama shows he's a very wise man. Some fights aren't worth it. 
HP: The apparent decision to seat Roland Burris came after aides to President-elect Barack Obama contacted senior Senate Democrats and suggested that they reverse course and accept Gov. Rod Blagojevich's controversial appointment, according to a senior Dem congressional aide.

Just minutes after the decision to seat Burris was reported, Obama offered the veteran Illinois pol praise and promised a working relationship.

"That is a Senate matter," he said of the news. "But I know Roland Burris, obviously he is from my home state. He is a fine public servant, if he gets seated then I am going to work with Roland Burris like all other senators to make sure that the people if Illinois and the people across the country are served."
Burris press conference. He's a rather eccentric guy. I hope that means he's smart:


Reid on Burris