Curiouser and Curiouser

As someone pointed out, 24 hours after Lisa declines to run, Roland does the same:

• Sneed has learned U.S. Sen. Roland Burris has decided NOT to seek election to the seat he fought the government to keep.

  Sen. Burris is planning to announce his decision Friday by issuing a statement to the press. But he’s reportedly not planning to field any questions from the press.

  The decision by Burris was based on his inability to raise campaign funds; campaign disclosures with the Federal Election Commission are expected to be filed next week...and he has reportedly only raised approximately $20,000

But he'll get to chisel the words "United States Senator" on that monstrosity of a grave he already has prepared for his final resting place.

So who has the Machine picked to run then? Or are they conceding this seat back to the Republican side for a little while?

Was it worth it Roland? You were a half-baked Machine politico who did exactly what he was told back in the day. People have been remembered more fondly for less than that. Now you'll be forever tied to a corrupt governor and labeled a liar for your "testimony" and obfuscation before committees. We suppose you're a fully indoctrinated member of the Machine now.