Chicago Clergymen Stand By Burris

January 6th, 2009

Burris

 Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris isn’t getting much love from President-elect Barack Obama or members of Congress these days, but scores of African-American clergy are lining up to support the controversial appointment of embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich. On Sunday, about 60 ministers were called together by Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.), who has been critical of his fellow Democrats in Congress for rejecting Burris. Read the rest and see video here.

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ann said on January 6th, 2009

Come on Burris is giving them too much Reverend AL. You know you can only sprinkle a little of Reverend AL because they get too nervous….

TT said on January 6th, 2009

Guess what, Obama is the 44th President of the United States of America, that means we all have him as our president for at least 4 years (most likely 8!)

Work on violence said on January 6th, 2009

These ministers need to march on violence, poverty, education!!! What a joke. This is really some out of style, out of touch, away from reality b.s.!

Terrell said on January 6th, 2009

Burris needs to take on a meek and humble spirit at this point. He doesn’t need to appear too anxious or mouthy at a very deligate time. I think if Obama came off like that, that he wouldn’t have become our president elect. As blacks, somewhere we must learn to take on a quiet spirit and not be so ready to fight. You’ve got to remember, the weapons of our warfare is not carnal, but spiritual. The last thing these people want in the senate is someone that doesn’t know how to control his temperment.

gina leigh said on January 6th, 2009

Roland Burris says he’s been in Illinois politics for over 20 years… he says he knows Illinois like no one else… Perhaps… I dont recall anything outstanding that he has done… enlighten me! with the Governor KNOWING whomever he appointed for the Senate would be rejected… I wonder is that why he appointed BURRIS? What was their relationship before this? Why did the Governor say anything regarding an appointment to the Senate? Why is he not stepping down? It’s clear the majority of the PEOPLE want him out. I’m not talking about the politicians, clergy, or his so called friends those who once broke bread with him, took jobs from him… I’m talking about the regular folk of Illinois. Though I like and support the Governor, I’m beginning to wonder was he ever really for the PEOPLE?

Mogvibe (Gary B!) said on January 6th, 2009

Any appointment or decision made by a politician under federal investigation should be considered suspect and tainted, especially a Senate position that holds significant and historic value! Mr. Burris has allowed himself to be used and possibly has ended his long political career. I think he should have allowed this appointment to pass him by because of the Illinois Gov.’s alleged wrong doing AND the fact that he may NOT BE QUALIFIED for the position. Mr. Burris, you have been played! Get out while you can. This is STILL a white man’s game. Choose wisely……..

mattie said on January 6th, 2009

Thank you MOGVIBE, I am so sick and tired of SIMPLE MINDED AFRICAN AMERICAN’S, this black man, just could not go along with the flow, he had to step his IGNORANT self up and allow the WHITE MAN to use him, he just had to get his GLORY, he just couldn’t understand that BARACK did not play the RACIAL GAME during the campaign, and if he did he used STRATEGY, so here come’s MR. STEPPIN FETCHIN on the scene, to act like the all time famous UNCLE TOM, and he could care less about messing thing’s up for BARACK, someone need’s to go and get him, and all of the other SIMPLE MINDED AFRICAN AMERICAN’S and lock them in a closet some where until after NOV 20th!!!!!!!

ashash said on January 6th, 2009

better off without this swamp negro anyways

ashash said on January 6th, 2009

better off without this swamp negro anyways.

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Thelma said on January 7th, 2009

Mr.Burris seems like a very well spoken man. he’s a wonderful role model for our black youth. I’m not sure why some of you are making disparaging remarks. These are the same type of remarks that were made against Mr.Obama. Not black enough,uncle tom,sell out ,talks like a white man. We all remember the comment Jessie Jackson made about our President elect. What has changed in the last year to make you all fall in love with Mr.Obama. he’s the same man he’s always been. It’s wonderful to hear a black man speak proper english,without being referred to as acting white. Educate yourselves. God Bless

P.J. said on January 7th, 2009

Although I currently don’t support any of the Democrats, I’m appalled by the way that Mr.Burris was treated. I think that he was legally appointed to take President-Elect Obama’s place in the Senate. What’s amazing is that it’s Democrats who are treating Mr.Burris so badly. So what if Gov. Blagojevich is facing impeachment. When Pres. Clinton was facing impeachment, he still made political appointments.
I don’t agree with Mr.Burris’ political affiiation, but with that said, he seems to be qualified to serve, has respect of the public as well as a reputation that isn’t tainted by scandals. He seems to be a real gentleman as well.

seschris said on January 7th, 2009

This is not against Mr. Burrus or his reputation. Mr. Burris may be extremely qualified and entitled to the seat but he should have denied this position with respect until this Blagojevich controversy was cleared up. Mr.Burris has been put in a bitter/sweet position. Anyone recommended by Blagojevich will be tained by association. It’s not fair to the innocent but it’s reality although constitutionally there no real reason do deny Mr. Burris a seat.

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