Nothing like holding a Sunday afternoon press conference hoping that the 24/7 news cycle may offer up something tastier to bury your story! Unfortunately for Roland Burris, the press smells blood, and is quite miffed at the new senator from Illinois.
Gov. Hot Rod Blagojevich’s appointment for Obama’s empty senate seat has become more [...]

An Illinois State House committee weighing the political fate of scandal-maker Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, dives into allegations of hiring irregularities today. They are preparing for a critical stretch that may result in his impeachment by week’s end.
The panel also is getting ready to hear former Illinois Atty. Gen. Roland Burris testify Thursday about [...]