So says the 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.”
The move came just hours after Illinois’ top state court ruled that White’s approval was not necessary for a valid appointment to the Senate for Burris by Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
The Illinois House earlier in the day had impeached Blagojevich by a vote of 114-1. Blagojevich has been indicted on a number of federal corruption charges, including allegations that he attempted to “sell” President-elect Barack Obama’s seat in the Senate to the highest bidder.
Burris’ attorneys argued White’s certification, following the earlier state court ruling, meant there was no reason that the Burris’ appointment should not be accepted by Democratic leaders.
Say what you want, call me racist all you want, I really do not care; but the fact remains is, that if Burris was white, he would be going to Chicago with his heart broken. But because Burris is black, he got a free pass. Just that damned simple.
B-Rod played the African-American community of Chicago, Illinois like a damned fiddle and they sat right there and let him do it. Quite frankly, I am surprised a few of them did not stand up and say “Hold up a minute!” 😮
Nope, they played right into B-Rod’s little fiddle dance. I found it most amazing. I mean, it pissed me off, and I ain’t even black!
Just my feelings on it…
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