Saunders: Empty Seats

[Terri]

By Debra Saunders
January 8, 2008

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has an identity problem. In blocking the lawful and legitimate appointment of Roland Burris -- admittedly tarnished by its maker, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich -- the Nevada Democrat apparently thought that he was the king of Illinois, with the veto power over whom Illinois could send to the Senate.

Yes, this is the new ethics-enriched Congress under Democratic leadership. Be it noted, this whole Burris mess could have been avoided if the Democratic-led Illinois Legislature had called a special election when President-elect Barack Obama's seat was vacated. But Illinois solons were not willing to risk losing to a Republican win in a fair election. Thus, they handed Blagojevich an opening to wreak mischief by naming Burris, a former Illinois attorney general of good reputation.

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[oldjules]

It is a sure bet and also funny that when you give the big controllers enough rope they hang themselves.

[thomas]

Let's play riddles and rhymes empty seats for empty suits.
The Old Chief