Roland Burris knew he wasn't going to be accepted as the new junior senator for Illinois before he arrived in Washington DC today.
Illinois state secretary, Nancy Erickson, had informed him in a private meeting that he lacked the credentials to be seated. Another signature was required and he didn't get it.
So why did he still go? Because this is all theatre and he's playing his role as a wronged black man trying to be the first African-American senator.
In character, Burris now says he may have to go to federal court to get his way. It's an uphill battle however, as no one wants a toxic Blago appointee!
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