Burris is the third African American U.S. senator to serve from Illinois and the only black U.S. senator currently in office.
At the Chicago press conference, Blagojevich asked people not to associate Burris with the controversy over the governor's alleged corrupt dealings in choosing Obama's successor.
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RAW DATA: Roland W. Burris Biography
FOXNews -
Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris, shown here, is reportedly Gov. Rod Blagojevich's pick to succeed Barack Obama in the Senate. ...
Reports: Blagojevich to Appoint Burris to Replace Obama
Blagojevich to Name Burris to Obama’s Senate Seat
GOP Blames Democrats For Burris Selection
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