How and when will Burris leave office?
1. Resignation? Probably the least likely as his ego won't allow it.
2. Expulsion by the Senate through one of its procedures other than than impeachment? Reasonable and possible.
3. Impeachment by the House and conviction by the Senate? A long, cumbersome, and politically costly process which makes it less likely.
4. Loss in the 2010 Senatorial primary? A very likely possibility especially since the revelations of the past few days cost him most meaningful support from Illinois Democrats.
5. If he survives the primary, loss in the general election? That might be the worst outcome as it will give the Republicans another Senate seat, the last thing President Obama needs.
Unfortunately, Burris is so self centered that he is incapable of seeing how harmful he has become to President Obama. Just as the Republicans are putting ideology before the good of the nation, Burris will probably do the same with his ego. That will look great on his grave marker.
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How about "First African American Senator to be hounded out of office"
ReplyDeleteActually, I don't think that'll happen. the man-on-the-street clips I'm seeing/hearing in the news indicate people are tired of the mess and want it to get out of the headlines. Easiest way to do that is to back off and let him stay.