But hey, those Senators work so hard they deserve a little fun now and then

Strip away the controversy surrounding Roland Burris' appointment to the U.S. Senate, and it comes down to this: He is perfectly qualified to hold the seat, and Gov. Rod Blagojevich was clearly exercising his legal authority to fill the seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.

Burris has served with distinction as attorney general and comptroller of Illinois. He is totally capable of doing the job of a U.S. senator and he has unquestioned integrity.

There is no reason for the allegations against Blagojevich—who has not yet been indicted—to taint Burris. There is no reason to believe the governor chose Burris for any other reason than for his distinguished record of public service. And there is no reason to doubt that he will continue to be a dedicated public servant in the U.S. Senate.

[From Burris is the perfect Senate candidate -- chicagotribune.com]