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Tuesday, December 30, 2008 12:00 AM

Blago's bold Burris move

The indicted Illinois governor picks an African-American elder statesman -- and Rep. Bobby Rush says Democrats must support him. Updated: Obama opposes Burris pick.
Joan Walsh

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  • Tuesday, December 30, 2008 02:49 PM

    The Race Card trumps all

    You can't say no to an AA Senator. Sorry. Blago Wins. There will be no impeachment and the criminal trial, if there is one will end in deadlock and failure for Fitz. Blago might be a crook but he's not a dumb crook.

    Saloniks are crying into their tofu smoothies now.

    —The Satanic Jews of Hollywood Read The Satanic Jews of Hollywood's other letters

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