We may have Roland Burris to kick around some more
The Illinois senator had previously said he wouldn't run to keep his seat, but is reconsidering
Monday, Aug 10, 2009 4:10 PM UTC 22Politics 2010 Elections, War Room
Roland Burris
Politics 2010 Elections, War Room
Burris won’t run in 2010
The Illinois senator had little hope of being elected to a full term
Thursday, Jul 9, 2009 10:45 PM UTC 10Politics War Room, Roland Burris
Burris offered check to Blago
A secretly recorded conversation puts Sen. Roland Burris' political future in doubt
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 7:30 PM UTCPolitics War Room, Roland Burris
Blago gets six-figure book deal
The former governor of Illinois will reportedly write about the process of choosing someone to fill President Obama's old Senate seat.
Monday, Mar 2, 2009 9:30 PM UTCPolitics Barack Obama, War Room
Report: Burris won’t resign, but won’t run again
The embattled senator from Illinois will reportedly try to weather this latest storm, but won't seek election in 2010.
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 3:55 PM UTCPolitics War Room, Roland Burris
Burris chief of staff resigns
Darrel Thompson, who was on loan from Harry Reid's office, is leaving the embattled Illinois senator behind and returning to his old job.
Friday, Feb 20, 2009 10:45 PM UTCPolitics War Room, Roland Burris
New Illinois governor wants Burris to resign
On Friday, Pat Quinn called for his state's junior senator to step down; he wants the Legislature to empower him to call a special election.
Friday, Feb 20, 2009 6:45 PM UTCPolitics War Room, Roland Burris
How to get rid of Roland Burris
The Constitution contains enough wiggle room to allow Illinois to fire its embarrassing senator.
Thursday, Feb 19, 2009 11:40 AM UTC 58All Salon U.S. Senate, Roland Burris
Will the real Roland Burris please stand up?
In a speech on Wednesday, the embattled senator proclaimed his innocence and blamed the media for his current predicament.
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 10:30 PM UTCPolitics War Room, Roland Burris
Democrat: Burris “in deep shit”
If he can survive both a criminal and an ethics investigation, Illinois Sen. Roland Burris will likely face a primary challenge.
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 1:15 AM UTC 20Politics War Room, Roland Burris
Burris wins, will be seated
Senate lawyers approved Roland Burris' paperwork Monday, prompting Democratic leaders to announce that he'll be sworn in later this week.
Monday, Jan 12, 2009 9:24 PM UTC 16Politics War Room, Roland Burris
What will Dems do about Burris now?
A state court decision says Roland Burris doesn't need the approval of the Illinois secretary of state, putting the Senate Democratic leadership in a bind.
Friday, Jan 9, 2009 11:30 PM UTC 27Politics War Room, Roland Burris
Reid: Burris won’t be seated — yet
The Senate majority leader says they're waiting on a decision from an Illinois court, but seems ready to accept Roland Burris as a senator soon.
Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 6:00 PM UTC 13Politics War Room, Roland Burris
Report: Burris will be seated
The Associated Press says Senate Democrats will now let Roland Burris take his spot in Barack Obama's old seat.
Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 3:35 PM UTC 20Politics War Room, Roland Burris
“My name is Roland Burris, the junior senator from Illinois”
In a press conference, Burris tells reporters he was turned away from the Senate.
Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 4:20 PM UTC 15Politics War Room, Roland Burris
Burris: “We don’t need this distraction”
Roland Burris tells Rachel Maddow that he is legally a senator, and says, "I just hope and pray that we don't keep stringing this out."
Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 3:55 PM UTCPolitics War Room, Roland Burris
Rush to defeat
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley is a shoo-in thanks to a weak campaign by a congressman who should have been a contender.
Tuesday, Feb 23, 1999 8:00 PM UTCNews Roland Burris
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