Chicago Business News, Analysis & Articles Supreme Court clears way for Sen. Burris Crain's
Update: January 9, 2009
Supreme Court cannot legislate from the bench.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says Roland Burris won't be accepted as President-elect Barack Obama's replacement in Senate without the Illinois secretary of state's signature. Durbin said Friday the Senate "must insist" on its rule requiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to sign the appointment documents submitted by Gov. Rod Blagojevich. White is refusing to sign because of the federal corruption charges against Blagojevich that include allegations he tried to sell or trade the seat for personal or political favors. Blagojevich was impeached Friday morning. Durbin says if White doesn't change his mind about signing, the Senate will wait to see if Blagojevich is removed from office after his impeachment trial. That would allow his replacement to make a new Senate appointment.
