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April 16, 2009
Categories: Illinois
Burris raises $845
Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) has been busy in his first months in the Senate, but he hasn't spent any time at all raising money.
Burris’ campaign spokesman announced today the senator raised only $845 in the first quarter, and still holds more than $111,000 in debts defending himself against allegations of perjury. Burris’ nonexistent fundraising will make it extremely difficult for him to compete in a primary against much-better-funded opposition.
If he runs for election, Burris will be facing off in a primary against state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (D), who raised more than $1.1 million in four weeks since forming an exploratory committee.
Meanwhile, Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) will be making a decision whether to run for the Senate by month’s end — and he raised nearly $700,000 over the last three months.
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By Josh Kraushaar 06:20 PM
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Don't worry ACORN will give him the money. |
Posted By: JK | April 18, 2009 at 07:37 PM
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IT'S PROBABLY HIS MOTHER WHO GAVE THE $845.00. PLEASE RESIGN. |
Posted By: james | April 17, 2009 at 09:23 PM
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Those racists democrats want him put? You're joking right? You can count the minorities that support the GOP on one hand. |
Posted By: arivera | April 17, 2009 at 04:01 PM
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I'll gladly contribute to Burris.
...Anyone got change for a nickel? |
Posted By: | April 17, 2009 at 03:51 PM
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2010 can't come soon enough! It's time to vote all these idiots out of office, that still don't listen to the citizens in Illinois.
Be on alert - that Durbin has presented his version of the - Illinois "Dream Act" - which will give teens of illegal aliens the right to go to college on taxpayers dime. Everyone needs to call to voice your personal view on this - .
I'm just having a hard time paying for my own kids to go to college, let alone children of illegal aliens. |
Posted By: MadinIllinois | April 17, 2009 at 02:01 PM
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This might be a good time for the Republicans to run Jack Ryan or Alan Keyes against him. |
Posted By: theoko | April 17, 2009 at 01:49 PM
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it doesnt matter he is in a huge left leaning state...blago could run and win; unless Ditka would run.....just shows u americas view of politics..hey if they are famous they must be intelligent and a good politician...lucky for us Chris Mathews didn't follow in Frankens footsteps...good luck Minnesota for the next 5 years |
Posted By: rook137 | April 17, 2009 at 01:29 PM
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Burris, your time is almost up. Not only are you an embarrasment to the Democratic Party, but an embarrasment to the state of Illinois, as well as the entire country in general. 2010 can't get here soon enough. |
Posted By: C. W. Trail | April 17, 2009 at 11:29 AM
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It's good to know that a crook like Burris will ultimately end up bankrupt... until the DNC and Barack Obama swoop in. |
Posted By: Tony | April 17, 2009 at 11:01 AM
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It seems there is not an honest person in this state working for or interested in running for government positions. Right now Democrats seem to have the upper hand because they take credit for closing down Detroit and pushing USA to saddle american taxpayers with 20-45 millions illegals on welfare and union payrolls. That will be hard to top by any other party. VOTE STRAIGHT DEMOCRATE AND DRIVE AMERICA STRAIGHT TO HELL. |
Posted By: | April 17, 2009 at 10:03 AM
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Roland is a stupid, stupid man. He yet another example of power hungry Illinois politicians with no sense of shame. |
Posted By: Mike | April 17, 2009 at 10:02 AM
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I guess those racist democrats wants him put |
Posted By: | April 17, 2009 at 10:02 AM
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I guess those racist democrats wants him put |
Posted By: | April 17, 2009 at 10:02 AM
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I guess those racist democrats wants him put |
Posted By: | April 17, 2009 at 10:02 AM
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No sweat Jesse and his son will take care of this. Burris will finish out the term and little Jesse will get the seat. Once the race card is played all the other players fold and wait for a New Deal. |
Posted By: yourdream | April 17, 2009 at 09:08 AM
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Couldn't even buy a pair of Yankee tickets and get a hot dog with that sum!
Poor guy! |
Posted By: Shana | April 17, 2009 at 08:45 AM
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I guess the morale of the story is that you shouldn't say you didn't something when you did, at least not when you're a politician!
MZ |
Posted By: MattZ | April 17, 2009 at 08:19 AM
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Kirk is a Republican and therefore would be a bad choice for senator . |
Posted By: rbyanes | April 17, 2009 at 05:08 AM
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Mark Kirk would make a good Senator for a change. |
Posted By: Larry | April 17, 2009 at 03:33 AM
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well if that's what he had to pay for a senate seat, he'll get to put one more accomplishment on his tombstone. it's a small price to pay at 111,000 bucks. his momma will be proud of him, his kids and grandkids might be ashamed of him. |
Posted By: lupercal | April 17, 2009 at 01:10 AM
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He's go back to Illinois a broken man and wishing he never accepted the senate seat offer from Blago. Burris blew any chances he had because he lied AND he had his friends like Bobby Rush interject the race card. Burris is dead in the water and $845 isn't going to pay his lawyers, he's have to add a couple of 00's after the 5. |
Posted By: steven | April 17, 2009 at 12:16 AM
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Well Mr.(EGO) Burris can add his 1yr stint as a Temp US Senator to his resume on his headstone that he pre-paid for. Wonder where ALL his Black power buddies like Bobby Rush and his panther crew disappeared to, no monies coming from those folks that interjected the race card and made Roland Burris a dead duck regarding any running for the seat Full-term, so much for fair-weather friends. Can't wait to see this guy go back home to Chicago, he's been a embassarrment since day 1 and never should have accepted the seat from Blago anyone. Does he regret accepting the senate seat? Hell yes because he owes a ton of money to his lawyers and no contributions are coming in. No one wants him to run for the seat in 2010, he's walk away a broke EX-US Senator. lol lol lol |
Posted By: Chris | April 17, 2009 at 12:13 AM
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I'm a democrat. Thank god. Roland Burris is a nightmare. |
Posted By: Ted | April 16, 2009 at 10:39 PM
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As incoherent a point as I have ever heard. |
Posted By: rbyanes | April 16, 2009 at 10:30 PM
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Senator Burris is courageous & a gentleman. Perseverance is the key to his success. I commend him for not being intimidated by Scarry Harry, Dick the Pr*ck Durbin & the POTUS. The majority on the hill are so full of themselves. Bk in the day, Dick wznt such a *****, the corrupt Dubyah years did him in. I hope the peeps choose differently in 2012 & Scarry Harry & Dick the Pr*ck are voted out 4EvEr along w/too many to name here. Americas BEST Senators are Feingold, Specter, Reed, Webb, Whitehouse, Boxer & Burris. They are free thinkers. Nobody owns em! All the best to BEST to Senator Burris. Good night. |
Posted By: koffee talk | April 16, 2009 at 10:18 PM
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$845 huh? Sounds like a bag of sticky bud, a bus ticket to chicago and arby's all the way! |
Posted By: rich17404 | April 16, 2009 at 10:01 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought he was just a 'placeholder' and wasn't going to run? Well, even if I'm wrong that's exactly what he is since he isn't going to even get out of the gate on this one...thank God! |
Posted By: hdj8501 | April 16, 2009 at 08:41 PM
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In a state as blue as Illinois, Democrats don't need to raise money--instead they can focus on the people. Kirk can raise all the money he wants but he's not viewed by us as a man of the people. Burris would beat kirk in a landslide. |
Posted By: Patrick the Socialist | April 16, 2009 at 08:37 PM
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After all, he had to buy that seat from Blago, so he doesn't have any money right now. That $845 won't even get Blago to the phone. |
Posted By: Jerry | April 16, 2009 at 08:20 PM
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Hey, why don't you put the Governor's seat up for sale? you might get another $10-$15... |
Posted By: PJ | April 16, 2009 at 08:00 PM
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Looks like Burris gets to keep his Senate moniker on his tombstone. What a sideshow Roland has been. You won't be missed, "Senator". |
Posted By: rbyanes | April 16, 2009 at 07:42 PM
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