Burris Tried to Raise Money for Blagojevich

• By Emily Pierce
• Roll Call Staff
• Feb. 17, 2009, 3:44 p.m.

Though he continues to deny that he engaged in “pay to play” to get his Senate seat, Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) told reporters Monday night that he did attempt to raise campaign funds for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) — who was removed from office following allegations that he attempted to sell President Barack Obama’s vacant Senate seat.