GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - December 31, 2008

Articles of interest to Illinois Republicans recently posted by ABC7, NBC5, CBS2, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Crain's Chicago Business, Daily Herald, Suburban Chicago News, Suburban Life, Pioneer Local, Southtown Star, Rockford Register Star, Bloomington Pantagraph, Peoria Journal Star, Springfield State Journal Register, Belleville News Democrat, Southern Illinoisan, Illinois Review, Public Affairs, Champion News, Illinois Family Institute, Americans For Truth, Chicago Daily Observer, Tom Roeser, Capitalfax, etc. 

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ABC7
-- Gov. appoints Burris as Senate replacement
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/politics&id=6579501

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/politics&id=6578202

 

NBC5
-- Blago Makes Senate Pick Despite Arrest  U.S. Senate, state officials say Blago choice won't be seated
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Blago-to-Fill-Obamas-Senate-Seat.html

 

CBS2
-- Blagojevich Names Obama Replacement Amid Protest  Governor Names Former State Attorney General Roland Burris To U.S. Senate
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/blagojevich.burris.obama.2.897092.html

-- Race Enters Fight Over Filling Obama's Senate Seat
http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/race.obama.senate.2.897266.html

-- Senate Appointment Fight Could Go To Supreme Court  Blagojevich Facing Opposition From Illinois To Washington
http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/blagojevich.appointment.burris.2.897357.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
-- Senate won't accept Blago choice Burris - James Oliphant
http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/politics/blog/2008/12/senate_wont_accept_blago_choic.html

-- Does Senate have authority to block Blagojevich's appointment of Roland Burris?  Supreme Court has said in past that House and Senate cannot refuse to seat someone who meets qualifications - Mike Dorning and David G. Savage
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-senate-react-31-dec31,0,1371743.story

-- Roland Burris might add new honor on his tombstone: U.S. senator  Governor's pick to replace Obama has statewide recognition and sensible reputation - Ray Long
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-burris-profile-31-dec31,0,348552.story

-- Gov. Rod Blagojevich picks former attorney general to replace Obama  Roland Burris was state's 1st African-American comptroller - Rick Pearson and Ray Long
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-blagojevich-burris-senate-31dec31,0,2666580.story

-- Roland Burris: Blago's 'problems' not his - Mark Silva
http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/politics/blog/2008/12/roland_burris_blagos_problems.html

-- For sheer brazenness, nobody surpasses Rod - John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/chi-kass-burris-31-dec31,0,1367315.column
-- More mischief - Editorial
http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/vox_pop/2008/12/more-mischief.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
-- Another brilliant move by Rockin' Rod - Carol Marin
http://www.suntimes.com/news/marin/1355795,CST-EDT-carol31.article

-- Danny Davis said thanks, but no thanks  "Too much turmoil"  Congressman had sought seat, but when offered turned it down - Lynn Sweet
http://www.suntimes.com/news/1356051,CST-NWS-sweet31.article

-- Another bad choice by ethically bankrupt gov - Editorial
http://www.suntimes.com/news/commentary/1355857,CST-EDT-edit31.article
-- Why would Burris jump into toxic situation? Tainted Fruit  Blagojevich counting on race issue to force Senate to seat African American - Mary Mitchell
http://www.suntimes.com/news/mitchell/1356402,CST-NWS-mitch31good.article
-- Never underestimate a man with no decency  Sheer Gall  Governor doesn't even try to hide his glee as he thumbs his nose at his detractors - Mark Brown
http://www.suntimes.com/news/brown/1356401,CST-NWS-brown31good.article
-- Tainted gov making Illinois a national joke - Richard Roeper
http://www.suntimes.com/news/roeper/1355804,CST-NWS-roep31.article
-- Rep. Rush does quick turnaround on seat  Race Backs Burris selection after calling for gov to give up pick - Chris Fusco
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/blagojevich/1356412,CST-NWS-burrisrace31.article
-- Senate may block Burris, stall for time What's next?  Dems may wait for gov's ouster - Dave McKinney and Lynn Sweet
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/blagojevich/1356413,CST-NWS-burrisnext31.article
-- Blinded by race   Rep. Rush's shocking praise for Blagojevich's pick of Burris -- he wants a black person in the Senate, no matter the moral taint - Neil Steinberg
http://www.suntimes.com/news/steinberg/1355812,CST-NWS-stein31.article

 

DAILY HERALD
-- White to Blago: Not so fast on Burris appointment to Senate - Robert McCoppin
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=261239
-- Senate appointment creates rift among black leaders - Robert McCoppin and John Patterson
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=261388
-- Statement of President-elect Barack Obama
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=261365
-- Quinn: Appointment an 'insult' to Illinois - AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=261313
-- Roland Burris' back in spotlight - Robert McCoppin
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=261260
-- Burris embarrasses his good name - Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=261344
-- What happens now for Senate pick? - Rob Olmstead and John Patterson
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=261369

 

SOUTHTOWN STAR
-- Burris appointment a 'double-edged sword' - Nathaniel Zimmer
http://www.southtownstar.com/news/1356060,123108localreact.article

-- Genson faces stacked deck over impeachment rules - Rich Miller
http://www.southtownstar.com/news/miller/1355714,123108miller.article

 

COURIER NEWS
-- Blago's choice of Burris 'tainted'  Local lawmakers decry governor's action to fill Obama's Senate seat
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/1356020,3_1_EL31_A1BURRIS_S1.article

 

LAKE COUNTY NEWS SUN
-- Pols react to Blagojevich Burris announcement - Frank Abderholden
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/newssun/news/1356058,5_1_WA31_GOVREACT_S1.article

 

SUBURBAN CHICAGO NEWS
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Suburban Chicago News makes it clear that it does not exist to report the news, but instead, it exists to promote Obama and to promote those countries, companies, organizations, and individuals that promote Obama
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/stcharlessun/news/1356123,2_1_AU31_OBAMAELECTED_S1.article

-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Suburban Chicago News (SCN) decrys the "effects of recession."  Surely, the Obama promoting SCN blames the recession on those who did not vote for Obama.
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/foxvalleysun/news/1356140,2_1_AU31_ECONOMY_S1.article

 

COURIER NEWS
-- Your next senator - Roland Burris? - Chris Magee
http://blogs.suburbanchicagonews.com/newsblog/2008/12/your_next_senator_roland_burri.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
-- Area lawmakers from both parties speak out against governor’s action - Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/homepage/x1277303054/Area-lawmakers-from-both-parties-speak-out-against-governor-s-action

-- Blagojevich's Senate appointment provokes storm of condemnation  Democratic leaders vow measures to block move - Brian Hudson
http://www.sj-r.com/news/x1621228268/Blagojevich-to-make-public-statement-at-2-p-m

-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Clarence Page foists Chip Saltsman on everyone who did not vote for Obama
http://www.sj-r.com/opinions/x131782362/Clarence-Page-No-way-to-win-an-election

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: Self-professed "unabashedly liberal" Pat Cunningham uses Chip Saltsman to demonize and denigrate all Republicans as being racists.  Cunningham makes it clear that he hates non-liberals.  Does Obama approve of Cunningham's message?
http://blogs.e-rockford.com/applesauce/2008/12/30/is-racism-a-plus-in-bid-for-rnc-chairmanship/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
-- Democrats Call Out GOP on Obama Parody - Lucas L. Johnson II
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=8163942&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.1.1

 

WEEK
-- Senate Seat Outrage - Gina Ford
http://www.week.com/news/local/36911919.html

 

WAND
-- GOP senator Radogno criticizes Blagojevich
http://www.wandtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9597120

 

SOUTHTOWN STAR
-- DIERSEN HEADLINE: William Lee gives Illinois Republicans lots of advice
http://www.southtownstar.com/news/opinion/guests/1354136,123008williamlee.article

-- Burris wrong to join with Blagojevich - Editorial
http://www.southtownstar.com/news/opinion/editorials/1355730,123108edit.article

 

TOM ROESER
-- Blago Sticks it to his Party with Burris Appointment.  Dems Resolve to Stick it to Burris Because They Hate Blago.
http://www.tomroeser.com/blogs/blogview.asp?blogID=24857

 

PUBLIC AFFAIRS
-- Did Roland Burris pay Gov. Blagojevich to play?
http://jeffberkowitz.blogspot.com/2008/12/did-roland-burris-pay-gov-blagojevich.html

 

CAPITALFAX
-- Guv appoints Burris *** White says No *** Blatant appeal to race *** Quinlan resigns - Rich Miller
http://thecapitolfaxblog.com/2008/12/30/this-just-in-179/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
-- Blagojevich: What's he thinking? - Fran Eaton (Includes Fox News Channel video clip)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2008/12/blagojevich-whats-he-thinking.html

-- Blago/Burris' embarrassing press conference - Fran Eaton
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2008/12/blagoburris-embarrassing-press-conference-.html

-- Midway to be renamed Barack Hussein Obama Int'l Airport - Fran Eaton
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2008/12/midway-to-be-renamed-barack-hussein-obama-intl-airport.html

-- Berkowitz on O'Reilly - Fran Eaton
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2008/12/berkowitz-on-oreilly.html
-- Burris' pay-to-play political history - Fran Eaton
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2008/12/burris-paytoplay-political-history.html
-- Governor's staff violates Open Meetings Act - Fran Eaton
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2008/12/governors-staff-violates-open-meetings-act.html

-- Segregated government schools to promote sexual experimentation? - Fran Eaton
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2008/12/segregated-government-schools-to-promote-sexual-experimentation.html

 

CHICAGO DAILY OBSERVER
-- It's Burris for Senate, Now What? - Jim Leahy
http://cdobs.com/archive/our-columns/its-burris-now-what%2C2262/

 

CAPITALFAX
-- Burris is caught in a nasty political storm - Bethany Jaeger
http://capitalfax.blogspot.com/2008/12/burris-is-caught-in-nasty-political.html

 

PROGRESS ILLINOIS
-- ADAM DOSTER PONTIFICATES ABOUT: Conservative Strategy In Obama's Washington
http://progressillinois.com/2008/12/30/con-strategy-obama-washington

 

HUFFINGTON POST
-- Roland Burris, Blagojevich Hold Nuttiest Press Conference Of 2008 - Jason Linkins
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/12/30/roland-burris-blagojevich_n_154294.html

-- Blagojevich Vaults Roland Burris Back Into Spotlight - Christopher Wills
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/12/30/blagojevich-vaults-roland_n_154375.html

-- Roland Burris Almost Certain To Be Seated, Legal Scholars Say - Sam Stein
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/12/30/roland-burris-has-lock-on_n_154322.html

 

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
-- Blagojevich Names Former Illinois AG to Replace Obama in Senate  Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich names former state Attorney General Roland Burris to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate, stunning lawmakers.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/12/30/blagojevich-reportedly-replacement-obamas-senate-seat/

-- Burris Decision Could Lead to Unprecedented Use of Senate Power to Refuse Appointment  Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has said he will refuse to seat Roland Burris, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's choice to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the Senate, setting up a rarely used constitutional authority given to senators.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/12/30/burris-decision-lead-unprecedented-use-senate-power-refuse-appointment/

 

AFP
-- Democrats pressured to bar governor's Senate appointment
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jelJRm0SM3Oqszp_7BvH6-Gkni2A

 

ASSOCIATE PRESS

-- Defiant Illinois governor names Obama replacement - Deanna Bellandi
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVNAcA-xtCA6PKQ8h5s7dBlD_BKwD95DB0200

-- Obama online supporters key to pushing his agenda - Philip Elliott
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iSnc95iW-TU5EoFjP6kHoZ4GoebwD95D5PNG0

-- Obama: Blagojevich appointee shouldn't be seated - Laurie Kellman
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j-CKHJCHa23Nx7aUCc8v-396YEcAD95DC9J81

-- Democrats' struggle over filling Obama seat - Laurie Kellman
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j-CKHJCHa23Nx7aUCc8v-396YEcAD95DJQA80

 

BLOOMBERG
-- Blagojevich Names Burris to Fill Obama’s Senate Seat - Joe Carroll and James Rowley
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aY7eSSo2V7vU&refer=home

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
-- Senate Seat Dispute May Head to Court - David Kesmodel, Douglas Belkin, and Cam Simpson
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123068464567544261.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

-- Blagojevich Names Choice for Obama Senate Seat  Democratic Leaders Tell Illinois Governor They Won't Seat His Pick of Roland Burris, a Former State Attorney General - David Kesmodel and Douglas Belkin
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123065782759142895.html?mod=special_page_campaign2008_mostpop

 

POLITICO
-- Illinois GOP blames Democrats for Burris selection
http://www.politico.com/blogs/thecrypt/1208/GOP_blames_Democrats_for_Burris_selection.html

-- Schakowsky: Rush added 'unfortunate' racial tone - Andy Barr
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1208/16945.html

 

ABC NEWS
-- Obama opposes Blago Action - Jake Tapper
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/12/obama-opposes-b.html

 

CBS NEWS
-- Burris' Lonely Position - Michelle Levi
http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/12/30/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry4691908.shtml

 

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
-- Battle brewing over Blagojevich appointment
http://www.jsonline.com/news/36914289.html

 

MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
-- After years as an election loser, Burris back in spotlight as Blagojevich's Senate pick - Christopher Wills
http://www.startribune.com/nation/36902984.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUsZ

 

NEW YORK TIMES
-- Senate Democrats Seek to Block Blagojevich Appointee - Carl Hulse
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/31/washington/31congress.html?ref=politics

-- Roland W. Burris, a Low-Key Groundbreaker - Dirk Johnson
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/31/us/31burris.html?ref=politics

-- Defiant Illinois Governor Names Pick for Obama Seat - Monica Davey
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/31/us/31illinois.html?_r=1

-- The Latest From Illinois - Editorial
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/31/opinion/31wed2.html?ref=opinion

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
-- Social conservatives wrangling for top GOP post  Steele's bid for RNC post likely to suffer - Ralph Hallow
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/dec/30/exclusive-social-conservatives-outmaneuver-moderat/

 

WASHINGTON POST
-- Blagojevich, Burris and More Problems for Illinois Democrats - Chris Cillizza
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/12/blagojevich_burris_and_more_pr.html?wprss=thefix

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
-- Inside Blagojevich's bold, brash pick to replace Obama - Andrew Malcolm
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/12/blago-obama-1.html

 

USA TODAY
-- Senate aims to block Blagojevich's move - Kathy Kiely
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2008-12-30-senate_N.htm

 

WONKETTE
-- Roland Burris Has Already Constructed His Terrifying Death Chamber
http://wonkette.com/405196/roland-burris-has-already-constructed-his-terrifying-death-chamber

-- Rod Blagojevich Is The New Obama
http://wonkette.com/405201/rod-blagojevich-is-the-new-obama

 

TIME MAGAZINE
-- Roland Burris - Gilbert Cruz
http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1869108,00.html