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Quigley Calls on Burris to Resign, Urges Special Election to Fill Senate Seat

Press Release

Date: Feb. 17, 2009
Location: Chicago, IL


Quigley Calls on Burris to Resign, Urges Special Election to Fill Senate Seat

Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley, candidate for Congress in the 5th district of Illinois, called today for U.S. Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) to resign his seat, and for a special election to be held to replace him.

"Roland Burris' failure to be honest and upfront with the people of Illinois should disqualify him from service in the United States Senate," said Quigley today.

"He should resign immediately." Quigley added: "The Illinois legislature should work with Governor Quinn to pass legislation quickly setting up a special election empowering the people of Illinois to have a voice in this matter and allowing us all to finally turn the page on this sad chapter in Illinois politics."


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