Daley Dodges Burris Controversy

Daley Dodges Burris Controversy

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley clearly doesn't want to get involved in the ongoing debate over the future of embattled U.S. Sen. Roland Burris.

Burris is engulfed in controversy over his contact with former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's advisers before Blagojevich appointed him to fill the Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama.

Daley told reporters Thursday that Burris has to explain -- but he wouldn't elaborate on what Burris should explain about.

Nor will he say if he thinks Burris should resign the post he's held just a few weeks. He says Burris has to figure that out for himself.

Daley did say Burris has thus far been an effective representative of the state of Illinois because he voted in favor of Obama's economic stimulus plan.

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Listen to Daley's full press conference at Chicago Public Radio

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