<![CDATA[Governor Quinn Calls On Burris To Resign]]>

1.0 link 168597 <![CDATA[Governor Quinn Calls On Burris To Resign]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/02/20/governor-quinn-calls-on-b_n_168597.html Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has called on Senator Roland Burris to resign and for his seat to be filled by a special election.

"I think Roland Burris should step aside and resign," Quinn said at a news conference late Friday morning. "The best thing for Illinois-- the people he loves--is to step aside."

Quinn said the latest questions about Burris' contacts with impeached former Gov. Rod Blagojevich have placed "a cloud over [Burris'] head."

"I think it was mistaken to accept the appointment...

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