Roland Burris

Dick Durbin Calls for Roland Burris to Quit, But I'm Not Holding My Breath

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - February 24, 2009

Burris is the anti-Obama, and won't give up his Senate seat easily. more >>

Democrat Burris, Tainted by Blagojevich and Own Scandal, Should Face Truth and Step Down

By John Mashek - Opinion - February 24, 2009

Tainted by Blagojevich and own scandal, senator becomes one more reason to hold special elections. more >>

Democrats Pay Price for Burris Lack of Truth About Blagojevich Contacts

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - February 17, 2009

Democrats should have pushed for a special election to fill the Obama seat. more >>

Roland Burris Sworn In as Obama Senate Successor

Nation & World - January 15, 2009

After an initial snub from his Democratic colleagues, Burris is welcomed into the club. more >>

Racism Wanes and Sexism Thrives, Roland Burris and Caroline Kennedy Show

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - January 14, 2009

Guess which one endures. more >>

Who Knows, Maybe Burris Will Be an Outstanding Senator

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - January 7, 2009

It looks like Senate Democrats are backing down and preparing to seat Burris. more >>

Before Reversal, Senate Democrats Were Ready to Play Hardball Against Burris

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - January 7, 2009

They appear ready to reverse positions and seat Illinois Senate pick Roland Burris. more >>

Capturing Roland Burris and Washington, D.C., Politics

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - January 7, 2009

Pulitzer-winning photographer Stephen Crowley gets Roland Burris right. more >>

Israel’s Gaza Invasion Deepens Ideological Divides, Leon Panetta Makes the Right People Happy (if You’re on the Right), and Mac Gets Hacked

By Andrew Burt - Opinion - January 6, 2009

The Middle East debate continues; Panetta, Burris, the Senate, and Mac more >>

Capitol Hill Drama as Burris Tries (Unsuccessfully) to Claim Senate Seat

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - January 6, 2009

Despite calling himself 'junior senator from Illinois,' Burris was not allowed to assume Obama's seat. more >>

Burris Wants Respect and Power. Blagojevich Just Wants a Deal

By Bob Kemper - Opinion - January 6, 2009

Bob Kemper looks at the motivations behind Roland Burris's attempt to join the Senate. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Roland Burris

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - January 5, 2009

Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich named Roland Burris as Obama's replacement in the U.S. Senate. more >>

Senate Has No Right Not to Seat Roland Burris, Despite Blagojevich

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - January 2, 2009

Eugene Volokh takes the same view I do: that legal precedent is on Burris' side. more >>

What Do You Think About Blagojevich Appointing Roland Burris to Barack Obama's Vacant Senate Seat?

Opinion - December 31, 2008

The Illinois secretary of state doesn't like it one bit, and neither do Senate Democrats. more >>