Burris Update: IL Dems Also Call For Investigation
A quick update on Sen. Roland Burris’ (D-Ill.) admission that he spoke with Rod Blagojevich’s (D) confidants before he was appointed to the Senate.
We previously wrote that Illinois House Republicans were calling for an investigation of Burris for perjury. But, according to this Wasington Post story, Illinois House Democrats are as well.
Several Republican and Democratic state legislators, learning of the affidavit after the Chicago Sun-Times reported on it Saturday, said they would request an investigation.
“He was sworn to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth, and it’s obvious that didn’t occur,” state Rep. Jack D. Franks (D) said. “I’m disappointed, and I do feel betrayed.”
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