On wiretap audio recorded by federal investigators in October, Burris is heard jockeying for the seat with Robert Blagojevich, the former governor’s brother and top fundraiser, and promising to send a personal check by the end of the month.[*]
“Tell Rod to keep me in mind for that seat, would you?” Burris is heard saying.
The Blagojevich Bounce...
...right into the weeds, that is...
