Durbin Asks Burris To Resign
Sen. Dick Durbin suggested to his fellow Illinois Sen. Roland Burris today that he would resign from the chamber if he was in Burris' shoes.
But in a meeting today, Burris said he would not resign, according to Durbin.
Durbin's comments were made after the two Democrats met privately as Burris faces calls to step down following his admission that he had more involvement with former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich than initially he let on while being considered for an appointment to President Obama's former Senate seat.
"I told him that under the circumstances, I would resign," Durbin told reporters. "He said, 'I'm not going to resign.'"
Durbin added: "I can't force him."
Burris now says he tried to raise money for the impeached and indicted former governor and had contact with multiple Blagojevich associates while being considered for the appointment. He has said that he has done nothing wrong.
Burris refused to comment after the meeting, according to the Associated Press, only saying it was a "great discussion."