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Ball Back in Harry Reid’s Court

Illinois Supreme Court rules that secretary of state’s certification of Roland Burris not necessary to make Blago’s appointment valid.

That kicks this whole mess back the Senate, where it looks likely that the Democratic leadership will point to this ruling (.pdf) as tying their hands and go ahead and seat Burris.

David Kurtz

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