January 9th, 2009 // comments (0)

Another Victory For Roland Burris

The Illinois Supreme Court this afternoon denied a writ of mandamus sought by Roland Burris to order Secretary of State Jesse White to affix his signature to Burris’ U.S. Senate paperwork. The court said there is nothing in state law that requires White’s signature on the appointment document.

Roland Burris could be seated any time now…

Related:

• February 24, 2009 -- Update: Durbin Tells Burris To Resign
• February 17, 2009 -- Burris: “I Have Nothing To Hide”
• January 12, 2009 -- It’s Official: Burris Gets The Seat
• January 7, 2009 -- Democrats Will Seat Roland Burris
• January 6, 2009 -- Will Burris Take A Seat?
• January 5, 2009 -- Burris Closes In On Senate Seat
• January 29, 2009 -- Illinois Senate Ousts Blago 59-0
• January 29, 2009 -- Blagojevich Makes Closing Statement
• January 27, 2009 -- Audio: The Blagojevich Tapes
• January 27, 2009 -- Photo Of The Day: 01/27/09