Paul Smalera

Roland W.?

• Took Senate appointment from corrupt governor with Elvis haircut.
• Despite warnings far and wide that he would not be seated, acted his part in the political kabuki of being turned away from the Senate swearing-in ceremony.
• Called himself a Senator in the media even before flying to Washington, DC, not a Senator-Elect or even Senator-Designee.
• Last won an Illinois election in 1995. Has lost several since then.
• Has been endorsed for the seat by Bobby Rush, the Black Panther who beat Obama in his first Congressional Race.
• Told the throng of reporters today that he “wasn’t looking for drama,” as a phalanx of Capitol Police cleared a path for him to have his credentials denied.