Indicted Governor Rod Blagojevich has picked someone to replace Barack Obama, and Harry Reid has vowed to make sure he is never seated. It seems that Harry is at his best when he’s riding herd on fellow Democrats. You might recall that the only filibuster he quashed in 2008 was one led by Chris Dodd. Nor, if memory serves, would he honor a hold Dodd put on some legislation, though Republican holds have been sacrosanct. This is not to say that Blagojevich should have made the appointment, but it is odd how Reid just can’t bring himself to lay down the law to Republicans like he can do Democrats.
In any event, assuming Burris is certified by the Illinois Secretary of State (not a sure thing at all), its doubtful that Reid can keep him out of the Senate, nor does it seem proper to expel him once he’s seated, since he’s done no wrong. Assuming he’s certified, the odds are he will end up serving out the term.
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