Burris' memory woes

Let's review ...

Barack Obama was elected president and therefore resigned his seat representing his home state in the U.S. Senate, putting Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich in position to appoint a new senator.

Blagojevich was then charged with attempting to sell the seat. There were cries for his resignation, which he ignored.

As the state's legislative body prepared to impeach the governor, he went ahead and appointed Roland Burris to the position. During the state House's impeachment proceedings, Burris testified he had not talked to anyone representing Blagojevich about the pending appointment.

Burris was eventually accepted into the U.S. Senate.

Blagojevich was kicked out of office.

Then, Saturday, Burris admitted that he had indeed been contacted by the governor's brother, Robert Blagojevich, who wanted Burris' fundraising assistance.

Burris said he gave them nothing.

But he also had said no such conversation took place.

I have no idea if Illinois has enough honest politicians, but its residents deserve another shot at getting one.