Appointed Sen. Roland Burris lied under oath to capture his seat in the Senate, but The Washington Post can't quite say that. On Sunday's front page, the paper promoted a story on A-3 with the headline "Burris Revises Story on Senate Seat."
On the home page of washingtonpost.com, a tiny headline said only "Burris Reveals Requests From Blagojevich's Circle."
Inside, the headline was "Burris Discloses Fundraising Requests: Senator Reveals Contacts With Blagojevich's Brother, Other Associates of Ex-Governor".
Even reporter Peter Slevin couldn't muster the will to report directly:
Sen. Roland W. Burris (D-Ill.), appointed to fill President Obama's former seat in the U.S. Senate, has informed Illinois lawmakers that he did not tell them the complete story about his contacts with close associates of former governor Rod Blagojevich (D) before he got the job.
In a sworn affidavit made public Saturday, Burris said that the governor's brother asked him in a series of conversations to raise campaign funds for Blagojevich, who was later charged with trying to profit from his executive actions and removed from office.
The sixth paragraph finally acknowledges the broken oath:
"He was sworn to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth, and it's obvious that didn't occur," state Rep. Jack D. Franks (D) said. "I'm disappointed, and I do feel betrayed."
Burris claimed he was now aiming to be "transparent" and further claimed "he had done nothing wrong in seeking the job."
It's too bad The Washington Post felt the partisan need to be so remarkably indirect in describing what happened.
—Tim Graham is Director of Media Analysis at the Media Research Center.
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O.J. didn't tell Mark Fuhrman the complete story either.
February 15, 2009 - 09:28 ET by superconThey both lied under oath.They both got away with it.
Because with a name like Obama... you know it has to be good.
Another Democrat
February 15, 2009 - 09:31 ET by 10ksnookerWho has simply made an honest mistake. But now Libby, well that's different you know, he had to be jailed.
I just love this: The
February 15, 2009 - 09:33 ET by motherbeltI just love this:
The affidavit was Burris's third attempt to describe his contacts with
the Blagojevich team during the months before his surprise appointment.
It differed on several key points from the testimony he gave under oath
to an Illinois House of Representatives impeachment committee.
(emphasis added)
Do you want to change your bull$h!t story, [again] sir? -Deputy Marshall Sam Gerard ("The Fugitive")
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Scooter Libby
February 15, 2009 - 09:38 ET by Sergeant ROCKDid Scooter get three attempts?
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Bolton/KEYES 2012
Which is worse?
February 15, 2009 - 13:00 ET by KC MulvilleThe fact that they gave him multiple attempts? Or the fact that it took him multiple attempts?
Burris
February 15, 2009 - 09:57 ET by ricklailHe is just another thug from the Windy City. What else would you expect?
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. RWR
Racist
February 15, 2009 - 10:12 ET by nkviking75You're accusing Burris of lying? You're obviously a racist.
</sarcasm off>
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
when it really matters
February 15, 2009 - 10:50 ET by AndanteLying under oath or even forgetting something is a crime only if you are a Republican. If you are a Democrat, hey, what's the big deal?
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"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Thomas Jefferson
Andante... So right you
February 15, 2009 - 14:37 ET by bigtimerAndante...
So right you are.
But hey....Burris will make it all better...he is supposedly making some kind of a statement today regarding all the bull about 4:30 ET.
Can't wait to hear this spin....
One cannot help wonder is going on behind the scenes with the dems like Durbin, Reid and especially Rahm and O. They all were against Burris getting seated, going to be interesting.
They needed him!
February 15, 2009 - 15:07 ET by iluvdaisiesOne cannot help wonder is going on behind the scenes with the dems like
Durbin, Reid and especially Rahm and O. They all were against Burris
getting seated, going to be interesting.
Um, yeah, until they realized they needed more support for the Porkalus bill. He's seated for life now. Good job, Burris!
ild... Oh so right you
February 15, 2009 - 15:16 ET by bigtimerild...
Oh so right you are...since they couldn't seat Franken as early as they were trying to do, and Kennedy gone, yes, they had to do this, but hey, I heard Reid is investigating Burris and the charges made against him now....
I find this all rather rich...coming from the likes of Reid, hmmm, nobody did anything to look into he and his families deals with the property BS in Nevada.
I'm just enjoying watching the never-ending filthy play within the dem party...the soapy continues on...and on...and on.
Btw...the hand Blago dealt them with the pressure to get him seated was turning towards racism charges against...oh wait a minute....the dems, starting with Reid as the bad guy...which he is, in my mind, they all are...after-all, they are all crooks in this scenario.
Which is worse? The stench of Media Bias/Chicago Politics
February 15, 2009 - 11:21 ET by AMR1960Sen. Roland W. Burris (D-Ill.), committed perjury...
And YOU! 'Mr' Peter Slevin, along with your willing Co-Conspirators in the Washington Post are guilty of a betrayal of the public trust. By not calling Burris's on his statements on a matter he was specifically asked about not once; but TWICE, for what they are: PERJURY!
A-POX on you Selvin & your wretched paper...
Long Live...THE REPUBLIC !
Where's Fitzy?
February 15, 2009 - 11:38 ET by slickwillie2001Patrick Fitzgerald had zero tolerance for perjury and obstruction in the case of Lewis Libby, pushing forward with show trials even long after he knew who 'leaked' the non-secret status of non-undercover non-agent Plame. Has he suddenly changed his ever-so lofty principles?
On Nixon: "Well, he
February 15, 2009 - 13:32 ET by RR GOPOn Nixon: "Well, he lied!"
I've been hearing that since the '70s even from Conservatives. It's like a mantra. I'd just have to shrug my shoulders and agree. Because it's true.
But how many lies have there been since then that have been caught and resulted in no resignations or convictions...just votes?
How many Americans are even aware that President Clinton was indeed impeached (BTW, thanks once again to the RINOs in the Senate back then on that one)?
What's amazing is that we've even heard about this. Does the media say just enough to needle Conservatives as they never seriously pursue such matters further? Seems that way.
One of the 24% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 89% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
This stinks
February 15, 2009 - 13:33 ET by nwahsThis positively stinks. Someone needs to go to jail here, and I don't just mean Blagojevich. Buris was actively bidding on the Senate seat. And with all the controversy and investigation into Blagojevich try to sell the seat , Buris just "forgot" he was actively bidding???
What transparentcy ?
February 15, 2009 - 13:34 ET by rightwingchefI just wonder, how much did B.Hussein pay for his seat in the Senate? You can't seem to get a straight answer from these Chicago thugs. Every corner another lie, just more proof that power , not leadership, is what drives these Libs.
Does this make him
February 15, 2009 - 14:25 ET by RD Kingthe first black bill clinton? We all know that such dishonesty, corruption and lying under oath only adds to a democrats resume. I think it's about time to not just be dissappointed and feel betrayed but to remove this Chicago thug from office. I think it's also time to oust another known liar and Chicago thug obama.
business as usual in Chicago.
February 15, 2009 - 14:34 ET by katainkentAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. -Edmund Burke
Burris has nothing to fear from the MSM...
February 15, 2009 - 15:23 ET by R D Helm...or frm anyone else, either.
As a member of the emerging ruling class, and a democrat, he basically has a license to steal.
-Dave
Our clueless political leaders are about to drive us all over a cliff. The time to HITM is now-before we go over.