Roland Burris: Reid Embraces Him, Says No Deal (VIDEO)

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says Roland Burris will not likely take Barack Obama's Senate seat until a court in Illinois rules on a dispute surrounding his appointment.

While Reid embraced Burris, he said the Senate is awaiting a court ruling in a case that tests whether the signature of the Illinois secretary of state is needed for Burris to take the seat. He suggested that would be a step toward seating Burris.

"One of the first things he said to us was, 'Hey, this is nothing racial, do you understand that?'" Reid said. "A lot of people tried to make this a racial issue. Roland Burris has not, and will not."

"He's not trying to avoid any responsibility to hide anything," Reid added.

Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, who also met with Burris, praised the man and said he hoped the legal matters would be resolved "so we can fill all the vacancies and have a full compliment of the Senate."

"That decision will be before the Illinois Supreme Court today or tomorrow. We are hoping that they act on it in an expedited fashion. I called the Attorney General of Illinois, Lisa Madigan, yesterday, as well as the Secretary of State, and urged them not to delay the decision," Durbin said. "Whatever the decision of the Supreme Court, we want it to be made on a timely basis, and we both agreed that was their intent as well."

Democrats had claimed the appointment was tainted by allegations that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich attempted to sell the seat.

Comments

[Adamwestiii]

In my opinion if I had the authority Lisa Madigan would be gone. She's a discredit to the Justice system!

[Freedomscap]

LOL - now, Lisa should be gone. I guess Blago played everyone.

[Pharos]

A crooked Chicago politician wins. Now there is a surprise! Where is the change we can believe in?

[williamg]

Michelle Bernard, meet Tamron Hall's stylist. Tamron Hall's stylist, meet Michelle Bernard. You guys have a lot to get done, so get to work.

[HappyIdiot2008]

I love Tamron Hall's hair. Now, she is gorgeous.

[ThunderclapNewman]

And sharp as a tack.

[rockyb26]

AGREED

[ThunderclapNewman]

Good suggestion.

[Godiva]

Watch what you say about Michelle Bernard she is a brilliant young woman!!

But I will say that my co-workers, the "sistahs" are saying she could tightened up edges a bit. And maybe get a few packs of that Hawaiian Silk weave. I know she can afford it...LOL

[BreakfastatTiffanys1]

One day Michelle had on purple eye shadow, fushia lips, red finger nails, and a bright "business" blazer or something.

Way, way too much stuff going on.

To me Tamryn is the prettiest girl on TV news.

[Freedomscap]

Well, isn't Bernard Jamaican?

[rockyb26]

i'm with you tiff! the reds and purples are awful. it's like a fashion fair ad in ebony or jet. ugh!

that's how i noticed the band-aids, looking at that red polish on her nails

[williamg]

Lol. Michelle's a mess.

[GeorgeP922]

Tamryn is now the hottest news reporter period.

And shes a lib, Im in loooooooooooove!

[Freedomscap]

I never knew Bernard was wearing a weave and if she is it's a good one, right up there with Janet Jackson's.

There are good weaves and bad weaves. And both black and white women wear them, if they are in the spotlight.

[rockyb26]

you didn't know? the texture is off around her roots. that's the give away. looks like she's gluing instead of sewing as well. but that's way off topic.

[ThunderclapNewman]

It's not the weave per se.

It's that a woman with a long oval face isn't particularly flattered by a hairstyle that draws attention to the length of her face. And her weave is obvious to a casual observer, which means she's seeing the wrong stylist.

[Freedomscap]

Well, you are actually right about that -- if you have a long oval face, it isn't good to wear hair done. But, I'm surprised you know that, TN. But, I'm impressed that you know that.

However, I think she pulls it off. Now, I'm going to be looking at her more closely.

I don't check woman out that much and overall, I think she is very attractive.

[williamg]

It's been reported that she actually has less hair than her husband, Joe Johns.

[Freedomscap]

They are divorced now, I heard.

[BreakfastatTiffanys1]

LOL

[Yellowbird]

I don't understand how your comment fits this story at all.

Doesn't it belong in the "entertainment" section?

[Freedomscap]

There are a small group of folks discussing Michelle Bernard's weave. I think she is a good looker.

[Dwjackson]

Et tu Harry!?

[kdublya]

Meanwhile, a stone mason chisels an obscure hallmark, "Handed H. Reid his hat."

[Meanwhile]

Ahem. "Full COMPLEMENT."

Shame on you, AP!

[Shashi0224]

Reid is wrong. Plain old wrong. I have yet to be impressed with anything Reid has done. As a strong Democrat, I am sure we could do better than Harry Reid.

[hempster]

agree and agree once more

[RTIII]

Yes, Reid is wrong; how do you propose we do more than 'preach to the choir'?

What are the rules: how DO we get the Senate to seek out a new leader?
.

[LetMeUnderstandThis]

He seated so let's move along and get to more important issues we all face.

[Freedomscap]

Boy, you guys are tough: Michelle Bernard is attractive. I've never notcied the makeup. No more than Beyonce, I would think.

[LiberalDemIda]

I think Michelle Bernard is gorgeous (I'm Asian-American). I don't always agree with her, but I have to say, she is no pundit, praising and criticizing Dems and Repubs alike. She's a joy to listen to and watch.

[Freedomscap]

She is very good looking -- no doubt. The guys on here are really tough on the looks of women.

[ThunderclapNewman]

Beyonce is an entertainer.
But she also wears too much makeup---when a woman is that lovely, makeup can cover the beauty rather than enhance it.

Bernard isn't an entertainer by profession, and she is far too made up and "fixed." And that hair weave isn't doing her any favors. She's pretty, and just needs a little cosmetic enhancement---she needs to lose the troweled-on look.

[Freedomscap]

Oh my goodness, you guys on tough on a woman's looks.

[rockyb26]

definitely more than beyonce.

[williamg]

I haven't seen someone wear more makeup than Michelle Bernard since I went to Ringling Brothers circus as a child.

[Freedomscap]

Oh, my goodness. I'll defer to the brothas on her looks, but I think she is very attractive.

[BreakfastatTiffanys1]

Williamg is klling her.

That's not me.

;)

[rockyb26]

he is! LOL

[rockyb26]

lol.

[Freedomscap]

He is.

[Freedomscap]

White, the Illnois, SOS, is saying don't make me the fall guy on this.

[LiberalDemIda]

No one but White himself did that. He should've just done his job, signed the certificates by the sitting Governor and not try to veto him.

He should have never listened to powerful Dems determined to undermine a fellow Dem. They would turn around and hang him out to dry to save their own political behinds.

[rockyb26]

right, like we forgot that he intentionally didn't sign the form to block the appt. he even said himself that he knew it wouldn't work, but that he didn't want burris to be seated. now he's reneging because he doesn't want to look like an uncle t now that the race card has been played to the hilt.

[darleneslee]

Jessie White believes in cya. He trying to keep all of the people happy all of the time. I will never vote for him again. He knows the law and could have stopped this mess by doing his job. I'm sure he talked to his attorney and knows the law. Problem is the man in charge( Mike Madigan) said no. So Uncle Jesse is waiting for someone else to do his work for him. Sorry piece of SOS

[rockyb26]

why does michelle bernard always have a band-aid on one of her fingers?

[Freedomscap]

I've never noticed that. You are looking awfully closely. She is very attractive.

[williamg]

Before or after the 80 lbs of makeup?

[rockyb26]

she irks me. i don't know if it's the heavy make up or the bouffant weave, but i just wish she'd tone it down. she would look a lot better with a more natural color palette too.

pay attention to her hands when you see her though, i've seen her wearing a band-aid at least 3 times. maybe it's paper cuts

[williamg]

Michelle Bernard is so painful to watch. No matter what she says, all I keep hearing his "let Sarah be Sarah".

[Freedomscap]

LOL

[hardybear]

;-)

[BreakfastatTiffanys1]

I can't believe she went to Howard and then Georgetown. She always seems like she is an amateur pretending to know something. Has she ever said anything smart or clever? Nope.

She definitely doesn't belong on the same show debating Pat. Pat is too good.

I think Tyra at CNN is a better than Michelle.

[Freedomscap]

Well, I guess we here are never short on opinions. You don't think you are being a little tough on the soul sista.

[rockyb26]

she's not that bad. i definitely prefer her over the chick at CNN. she's alot better at remaining neutral. but she still needs a makeover.

[williamg]

"She always seems like she is an amateur pretending to know something. Has she ever said anything smart or clever? Nope."

That sums it up perfectly.

[Grannysue]

But But Harry? You said you won't seat him, you don't work for Obama, oh I get it, it has to be your idea! Right.....

[vote-obama]

harry reid= the shame of a nation.

[Igetitnow]

...the shame of an ego.....

[streak of rin tin tin]

I'm very pleased with today's temperament on this post. Knock, Knock.

[ZHarris3]

Who's there?