[BGHater]

Sad times. The Fed once again assumes power over our States.

Impeach Reid and the like for not supporting the Constitution.

Dunno why the GOP hasn't jumped on the support Burris bandwagon. It would surely add fuel to the fire.

[Cyber Liberty]

Dunno why the GOP hasn't jumped on the support Burris bandwagon. It would surely add fuel to the fire.

There's an old expression about this: When your opponent is in the process of destroying himself, the best thing you can do is stay out of the way.

[hoosierham]

I belive the Senate(and (House) does have the Constitutional authority to reject any member.You may not like it.The sitting members have to answer come elections.

[MEGoody]

The Fed once again assumes power over our States.

Yes and no. I understand that Burris' seating requires the certification of the Sec'y of State of IL. That hasn't occurred, so in that way, the Senate is right not to seat Burris.

[Orange1998]

I agree. The Sergeant at Arms deny entry to Burris is over reaching. He should sue those commie bastards.

[Ramius]

Sad times. The Fed once again assumes power over our States. [...] Impeach Reid and the like for not supporting the Constitution.

Well, technically it's not a federal usurpation of state power. Quite the opposite. The Secretary of State of the State of Illinois must certify the appointment, and he has refused to do so. So therefore, the US Senate is simply respecting and upholding the State law. If the Senate seated him, THEN they would be usurping power from the State of Illinois.

My, we do live in interesting times...

[SunStar]

Dunno why the GOP hasn't jumped on the support Burris bandwagon. It would surely add fuel to the fire.

Simple... Because they are opposing Al Franken being seated.

[arrogantsob]

The Houses of Congress have the constitutional power to decide on the qualifications of any prospective member. See Article I, Section 5 paragraph 1.