Great Illinois motto, Art!

OK, Burris probably hasn't done anything felonious, but I think there are times when a statesman bows out for the good of his/her party, his/her state, and the country.   This situation in Illinois is just so contaminated and convoluted that the Lt. Gov.-turned-Gov needs to appoint someone else, and ideally someone with fewer question marks surrounding him or her.

Yes, Burris could promise not to run for re-election, but I'm not sure you could hold him to that. Plus, the Democrats -- who would have had a solid lock on that seat had Obama not become President -- would lose the incumbency advantage.   I can't see how having Burris, especially with the Blagojevich cloud now hanging over him, retain that Senate seat is good for the Democrats or for the country.