"Burris cites money issues for decision
CHICAGO - Embattled Illinois Senator Roland Burris said yesterday that he won’t run for a full term in 2010, making official the end of a short Senate career clouded by questions about his appointment by disgraced former governor Rod Blagojevich.
Burris, the only black US senator, said he was bowing out of the 2010 race because of the burden of raising money to pay for a campaign....
Obama couldn't help him out? Oh, right.
Burris raised only $845 during the first three months of 2009, polls have shown that he has little voter support; nor does he have the backing of top Illinois politicians, including fellow Democratic Senator Dick Durbin, who has said repeatedly he would not support Burris for a full term. His decision caps a long political career....
That might as well have been nothing.
The message is certainly clear: we don't want you.
After his appointment, Burris fought waves of criticism, opposition from fellow Democrats, court battles, and even a perjury investigation. He seemed to acknowledge the travails of the last seven months in his announcement.
He was hassled, but NO CRIME!!! But OUT HE GOES!
“Serving in public life is not easy, but it is a noble and rewarding calling,’’ he said.
Well, let's not get carried away, Ro!
There is NOTHING NOBLE and REWARDING about LOOT.... oh, I get it!!!
One out of two ain't bad.
