NO basis for hold-up

I don't really want to continue these political rants, but this BS with Harry Reid in the Senate is really bleeping me off. There is NO legal basis not to seat Burris. Reid and other nit picking nitwits were only looking for a reason to keep Burris out. They used the fact that the Illinois Sec of State did not counter sign the appointment paperwork. But, this is where it actually gets interesting. That signature is a Notary-type function -- simply verification of the Governor's signature. The SOS doesn't have "approval" power. And, on this TPM link you see they know that. You also see that Reid's staff have an "ah ha" moment (via email) that they can use the lack of counter signature to keep Burris out. That sucks! Reid knew they could keep the legal entanglements going and going, ad nauseam .

I'm thrilled that my boy from Illinois refuses to cave in to pressure. He is innocent until proven guilty. He still has all the constitutional power of his office. Meanwhile he's bringing much needed attention to the old "pay to play" politics that pervade every level of US government. As anyone who lives here knows, NM is just as bad as Illinois and so is Washington. Now, NM is in the same mess. Shed light and all the cock roaches will be scurrying for dark corners. Blago is just the flash light!