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"My name is Roland Burris, the junior senator from Illinois"

In a press conference, Burris tells reporters he was turned away from the Senate.
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  • Tuesday, January 6, 2009 11:28 AM

    @Arcarsenal

    I think a recall provision would be a disaster in Illinois. Recall provisions have to be used responsibly and the politicians in Illinois are incapable of that. A recall intiative would become a standard strategy for any losing party in the Governor's race.

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