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Bobby Rush's Reversal: Congressman Had Called Blagojevich's Conduct 'Heinous,' Said He Should Not Appoint Senator

Chicago Sun-Times   |  Chris Fusco   |   December 31, 2008 10:11 AM

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Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) on Dec. 9 said Gov. Blagojevich's alleged conduct was so "heinous" that the governor should not fill President-elect Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat.

But that all changed Tuesday with Blagojevich's appointment of Roland Burris -- a move designed to win over the African-American community.

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Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) on Dec. 9 said Gov. Blagojevich's alleged conduct was so "heinous" that the governor should not fill President-elect Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat. But that all changed Tue...
Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) on Dec. 9 said Gov. Blagojevich's alleged conduct was so "heinous" that the governor should not fill President-elect Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat. But that all changed Tue...