Roland Burris hasn’t given a definite answer as to whether he’ll be running for a full term in 2010, but he’s clearly taking the steps to run just in case the answer is yes. Burris now has a new campaign Web site, complete with a “Contribute” button:
Meanwhile, the New York Times reports that a whole bunch of potential candidates are lining up on both sides to run for the seat. One possibility would even involve the state passing legislation to hold a special election in the middle of Burris’ term, which he might challenge in court.
But if that Web site above means anything, it’s that any new candidates should assume, until contrary evidence pops up, that they’ll have one particular person as an opponent: Roland Burris.
(Via Politics1.)
Late Update: The Hotline reports that the site is a placeholder, set up by a Burris associate, and has been up since he was first seated, though it only just attracted notice. A Burris spokesperson says the Junior Senator from Illinois still hasn’t made a decision about 2010.
