Well, here we go into a new legislative session, and the fifth most populous state in the nation is short a Senator in Washington because anyone even mildly tainted with the King Rod Blagojevich scandal is unacceptable to the Democrats in Illinois, and the national leadership of the party.  Roland Burris?  Come on - the guy is, of course a Chicago Democrat, and therefore subject to skepticism?  But the man has not ever been associated with anything dirtier.  Which, of course, says enough - that he's a Chicago Democrat.

So - it looks as if anyone that King Rod tries to appoint will be shot down in flames.  The General Assembly is in turmoil over what to do next - impeach King Rod or pass legislation changing the very way a replacement Senator gets chosen in Illinois.

Can't say as I blame Jesse White for refusing to annoint King Rod's appointment, even if it is a political friend like Burris.  Who could?

But what the hell is the racial stink that some are trying to associate with this rejection?  I just... don't... get it.  It's not about race, it's about corruption.