I agree with Buchanan's opinion of the Burris appointment. If there is no suspicion that Burris gave anything in return for his appointment, then there is nothing wrong with it. Obviously if the ruminations about contributions to Blagojevich by associates pans out, he should be barred, but as it stands I don't see the real problem.

I would prefer a special election, but that was always unlikely. As a conservative, I have nothing against a constant reminder of Democratic corruption stuck to the Senate - especially since the guy in question isn't the corrupt one.

No brainer. Experienced politico in the Senate, Democrats look stupid.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/art...he_stakes.html