Reid Hints He Is Open to Discussion of Burris Nomination

• By Jessica Brady
• Roll Call Staff
• Jan. 4, 2009, 12:33 p.m.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Sunday maintained that the appointment of Illinois Democrat Roland Burris to the Senate seat left vacant by the election of President-elect Barack Obama is under a cloud of suspicion, but the Nevada Democrat hinted the door may be open for discussion.