Shocker: Blagojevich Tried To Get Burris To Pay Him For Senate Appointment
Which speaks more to Blago’s mania than any ethical lapses on the part of Burris himself. Burris, after all, said “no.”
But then again, Burris didn’t exactly tell anyone that Blago had asked for a payment either.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s brother solicited U.S. Sen. Roland Burris for up to $10,000 in campaign cash before Blagojevich named Burris to the coveted post—something Burris initially failed to disclose under oath before an Illinois House impeachment panel, records and interviews show.
Burris (D-Ill.) acknowledges being hit up for the money in a new affidavit he has sent to the head of the House committee that recommended Blagojevich be removed from office.
What a dirty mess.
And remember, Barack “Hope ‘n Change” Obama was instrumental in getting Blago elected to office. Twice.
Just another endorsement of The One’s judgment.
