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The Chicago Tribune in today's paper called on Burris to resign. By the Tribune's count, Burris' latest version of how he became a U.S. senator was his fourth -- and should be his final. The paper's editorial says: "The benefit of the doubt had already been stretched thin and taut by the time Roland Burris offered his third version of the events leading to his appointment to the U.S. Senate. It finally snapped like a rubber band, popping him on that long Pinocchio nose of his, when he came out with version four."

Some Republicans, too, are calling on Burris to resign. USA TODAY's Judy Keen in Chicago reports state Rep. Jim Durkin as saying: "I've heard enough. He needs to resign."

Democrats, too, are skeptical of Burris, says Brian Brueggemann of the Belleville News-Democrat.

"I just don't believe that's going to be accepted by the citizens of Illinois unless he's completely forthright on all of the conversations," said state Sen. Bill Haine, D-Alton. "I don't think that's going to fly."

Burris, the Chicago Tribune reports, defended himself Tuesday in a brief statement to reporters that he delivered while carrying out his week-long tour of the state. The Tribune quotes Burris, who took no questions from reporters, as saying: "There were never any inappropriate conversations between me and anyone else. And I will answer any and all questions to get that point across to keep my faith with the citizens of Illinois."

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Burris refuses to resign despite plea from Durbin
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Roland Burris is refusing to resign despite a suggestion from fellow Illinois senator Dick Durbin to do so. Burris also is refusing to say whether he'll run for the seat in 2010. Burris was appointed by disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was impeached and driven from office after he was accused of trying to sell the Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama.
Burris repeatedly changed his story about how he was appointed. He is facing calls for his resignation after he admitted trying to raise money for Blagojevich. Burris has said he did nothing improper. He refused to comment after his meeting with Durbin.

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Originally posted by whozit:
It's time for a special election?

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