David S
2009-01-07 22:46:22
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Sullihan,
Reid certainly has exercised abysmally poor leadership here. Many lefties like myself have made no bones about it. Blagojevich as governor was not only permitted, but also required to appoint someone to this seat. By appointing Burris he did his duty, and also put the lie to the charges of selling the seat.
Absent impeachment or resignation, Blagojevich had to appoint someone, and it appears he made the pick without any quid pro quo. Burris should be seated, and Reid should sit on his thumb for a couple of weeks and stay out of Obama’s way.
It appears the Democrats are their own worst enemies in this case, but clearly it is a case of poorly considered decisions rather than corruption.
DS
