Barack Obama actually said...

Many Democrats, including Obama, don't think Burris should be seated, because he was picked by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, accused of trying to sell the Senate slot.

Context

Obama's position on Roland Burris's appointment to the Senate amid controversy.

01/05/2009

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