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Roland Burris
Democrat • 1 Terms • Sworn In 2009
- 45 Sponsored Bills (Ranks of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks of 440)
- 302 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks of 440) 13 Made Into Law (Ranks of 440)
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- Votes with party 98%
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Our view: Burris just padding his stats
As of today, Rod Blagojevich’s man in the U.S. Senate will be out of a job. That may be bad for U.S. Sen. Roland Burris, but it will be good for U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk, and Illinois residents, when Kirk takes the oath later today. Burris, a Chicago
All special-election senators to be in place for lame-duck session
...Pensions committees. Like Manchin and Coons, Kirk will take over his predecessor’s office — the Russell 387 suite of Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.), who was appointed by Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) to fill out President Obama’s term. A Kirk aide offered
Nov. 25 Open Line
“Roland Burris said at his farewell speech, 'As I step down there will be no black members of the Senate, that is unacceptable.' So that means Roland Burris ...
Poll Shows Emanuel Leading Mayor’s Race
...Chicago at 9%, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis at 7%, and State Sen. James Meeks and City Clerk Miguel del Valle with 5% each. U.S. Sen. Roland Burris, who is unlikely to stay in the race, got 2%; all other candidates got just over 1% each. However, 19% of those
RE: Roland Burris
Several people spoke during the program, including US Senator Roland Burris, who noted Walker was encouraging to his students, but also had a voice that ...
Democrats split two House races
Will the Democrat appointed to President Obama's Senate seat run for Chicago mayor? Supporters of Sen. Roland Burris filed papers on Monday. ...
Freshman Congressman-Elect Chip Cravaack
... former Senator Carol Moseley Braun, Congressman Danny Davis. Other African-American candidates: Roland Burris, the outgoing... RUDIN: He's run before. ...
RE: Roland Burris
... Democrat Roland Burris of Illinois used his farewell speech to say it was "troubling" that the Senate lacked African Americans. (The appointed senator ...
Counting the Votes
But only 60 – and one of those Democrats, Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.), is going to be replaced soon by a Republican, Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), ...
Burris considering mayoral run
24 (UPI) -- Outgoing US Sen. Roland Burris is deciding whether he'll make a run to be Chicago's mayor once his stint in Washington ends, supporters say. ...
RE: Roland Burris
A write-in candidacy has been filed on behalf of Senator Roland Burris, that Burris signed off on. The petition, which claims 20000 signatures, ...
SSP Daily Digest: 11/23
Chicago mayor: Roland Burris has aparently thrown his well-traveled hat into the ring for the Chicago mayoral race, as he'll need a new job in a week or so. ...
RE: Roland Burris
Still not commenting on whether he will run is outgoing US Sen. Roland Burris, who signed a statement of candidacy to be submitted with an estimated 20000 ...
RE: Roland Burris
... the Senate seat once filled by Barack Obama and currently occupied, for these remaining days, by Obama's appointed successor, Sen. Roland Burris, D-IL. ...
Rep. Danny Davis: Emanuel doesn't qualify for Chicago mayoral ballot
Meanwhile, another name may soon be added to the mix in the already circus-like mayor's race — Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) is considering a bid, ...
What were the filing day surprises?
Roland Burris would be the one that could cause the most choking today. He's apparently still listening to those voices inside his head which says he can ...
Twenty seek to replace Chicago mayor
Among the 20 seeking to lead Chicago is former interim US Sen. Roland Burris whose candidate petitions were filed by a group of supporters just ahead of ...
Stampede of hopefuls file for Chicago alderman
But with all respect to US Sen. Roland Burris -- whose entry into the race would drive some of the other candidates a bit batty -- the real news from the ...
20 file to run for Chicago mayor
Besides the major candidates who've announced their campaigns, Monday's filing revealed the candidacies of outgoing US Sen. Roland Burris and Rob Halpin, ...
Two more mayoral candidates in Chicago: Roland Burris and Rahm Emanuel's renter
Departing US Senator Roland Burris, temporary occupant of the senate seat vacated by Barack Obama on his ascension to the presidency, has not announced his ...
Roland Burris considering run for Chicago mayor
... to succeed retiring Mayor Richard Daley. Among the candidates: former Senator Carol Moseley Braun and President Obama's former chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel.
RE: Roland Burris
Departing Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.), who must give up his seat on Monday when Republican Sen.-elect Mark Kirk is sworn in, would not mind being the next ...
Burris Keeps Open Possible Mayoral Run in Chicago
...Sen. Roland Burris may join a long list of contenders for Chicago Mayor Richard Daley’s job. Supporters for the Illinois Democrat submitted nominating papers to the Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago in time for Monday’s deadlin
Roland Burris and Emanuel renter join mayoral circus
...out of the U.S. Senate, Roland Burris landed in the middle of the race for Chicago mayor Monday when a group of supporters filed petitions to place him on the ballot just before the deadline. The last time Burris heeded the siren's call of a draft movem
Burris for mayor of Chicago
...of Roland Burris's supporters have filed nomination papers with Chicago’s Board of Election Commissioners. | AP Photo Close Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) is considering a run for Chicago mayor after his appointed term comes to an end next week with the
Sen. Roland Burris Eyeing (Not Seriously) Chicago Mayoral Bid
...Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.), who must give up his seat on Monday when Republican Sen.-elect Mark Kirk is sworn in, would not mind being the next mayor of Chicago -- as would about 20 other folks who have filed to run. Burris allowed his backers to file
Candidates jockey to get the last word on ballot
If politics at its most basic is the art of finishing first, then how does one explain the determined effort by so many Chicago political candidates on Monday to be last -- last on the ballot, that is? Simply put, they believe in the philosophy that the
Unknowns vie with big names for Chicago's top job
CHICAGO (AP) The field of candidates to replace Chicago Mayor Richard Daley took shape Monday as the deadline for nominating petitions arrived, with some political unknowns trying to join the big names on the crowded ballot. A community activist, the
Twenty seek to replace Chicago mayor
Sen. Roland Burris, D-IL, participates in a 9-11 remembrance ceremony on the East Front steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on September 15, 2010. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg | Enlarge CHICAGO, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Chicago election officials said
At least 17 candidates have filed nominating petitions for Chicago mayor
Danny Davis and state Sen. James Meeks. And supporters of outgoing Democratic Sen. Roland Burris also filed about 20000 signatures in an effort to draft him ...
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