Hare says it's time for Burris to step down
Posted February 19, 2009 10:00 pm
Illinois Congressman Phil Hare says the people of Illinois have had enough and it's time for U.S. Sen. Roland Burris to step down.
During an appearance on CNN on Friday, Hare said Burris made a mistake in accepting an appointment to the Senate from now ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
And Hare says questions about whether Burris' testimony during Blagojevich's impeachment hearing was complete make the situation worse.
Hare says the focus should be on helping Illinoisans deal with important issues, such as the economy and home foreclosures, instead of the controversy surrounding Burris.
Hare urged his fellow Democrat to do the right thing and resign.
Burris has insisted he's done nothing wrong.
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