Reply #23: Maybe.The Senate decides what its rules are...

[Piewhacket]

there is still resistance, and even further objections could arise.
(so return to post #5 starting this exchange.)
The senior senator of his state, Illinois, of his own party, and
a party leader in the senate, Sen Durbin, has shown personal opposition.
That is very serious, you better believe it.

Its not about Burris, as we all know, but Burris tries to make it so.
The Illinois House has spoken 114-1 on impeaching the appointing
authority. Senate trial of the Gov to begin Jan 26. Two thirds
vote is required in the State Senate (has 59 members, so 40 votes needed)
to impeach Blago.

Blago will be timely tried and removed. If he is not removed his LATER appointment
of Burris would be accepted. If Blago is removed, as is likely,
the Lt gov will ascend, and his new appointment would be accepted
(even if it was Burris). There is time to proceed alternatively to
the present course.

This is OBAMA's Senate seat following a historic election. The appointing
authority has disgraced himself by at least the appearance of corruption
with respect to this very appointment (and other matters). In this circumstance Burris'
persistence and egocentric self-aggrandizement do not cover him with glory,
or favorably distinguish him. Burris has the power and should end this
confrontation by withdrawing to permit an untainted process of
appointment. That is what is best for the country.