AP: Burns Faces Questions on Ties to Lobbyist

[Eugene]

Burns Faces Questions on Ties to Lobbyist

By MATT GOURAS

MILES CITY, Mont. Jun 1, 2006 (AP)— The way Sen. Conrad Burns' re-election
campaign is going, the folksy 71-year-old Republican might rather take a turn
on a bronco than try to explain his links with disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff
back in Washington.

The "Eastern liberal press" is to blame for his troubles, says Burns. Some of his
former aides worked for Abramoff and two current aides took a trip to the 2001
Super Bowl in the lobbyist's jet. The senator received about $150,000 in donations
from Abramoff, his clients and his associates, which he has since returned or
given to charity.

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Burns faces three primary opponents on Tuesday, evidence enough of the widely
held view even among Republicans that the three-term lawmaker is vulnerable.
His renomination seems secure, but a weak showing would further embolden
Democrats who have made him a top target for the fall.

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Full article: http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=2027137

[babylonsister]

1. I hope Burns joins the indictment conga line; he seems to be

supremely qualified to be pals with Abramoff, and I've heard stink does rub off.