Few other lawmakers are going as far as Rush in suggesting that racial considerations were at play in the Senate’s decision. The Congressional Black Caucus has not gotten involved as an organization, despite pressure from some of its members to weigh in on Burris’ behalf.

Still, several black lawmakers have broken with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Obama — and, for that matter, Illinois’ African-American Secretary of State Jesse White, who refuses to certify Burris’ appointment — in saying they believe Burris should be seated.

If you think that the Repubs are silly sometimes, then this should just crack you up.

Burris, senator designate from the state of Illinois, should be sworn in immediately.  Why?

Glad you asked!

1–he meets the requirements of the constitution–age, residency and citizenship.

2–He was legally appointed by a sitting governor–no matter the accusations against him, he is still doing the duties of his office like signing bills and such and doing it legally.

3–Sen. Burris has the political experience, not a necessity but it helps.

This whole situation is just damn silly.  What is the real reason the Senate does not want to seat him?  Is it race?  After all he would be the only black person in the exclusive club.  Or is it his political track record in the last 5 elections that he was in?  They may think that he cannot successfully defend his seat in the next election.  Or is it something more pathetic?  Or could it be trying to divert the people’s attention from their new pay raise?  Maybe it is just moronic political theater.

Blago called Reid’s bluff and now Reid is tap dancing like a man on crack.