Why was Burris' appointment as U.S. Senator controversial?
Corruption allegations against the appointing governor
His political ideology
His lack of experience
His former job
Answer
The appointment of Roland Burris as U.S. Senator was controversial due to corruption allegations against the appointing governor, Rod Blagojevich. Burris was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Barack Obama after he was elected President of the United States. The appointment was controversial because Blagojevich was accused of attempting to sell the Senate seat to the highest bidder.
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