Does Illinois have a Junior Senator?

It is starting to look like Burris may be seated by the time this is all done.  There is already a back and forth between Senate Majority leader Reid and Illinois Sec. of State regarding the signature on Burris' credentials.  Reid stating that the only thing standing in the way of a Burris seat is the signature.  Jesse White Sec. of State for Illinois insisting that the signature was mostly ceremonial. 

Both of these "gentlemen"  appear to be looking for a way for climb back down from the edge.  White knew what he was doing when he refused to sign the credentials and claim anything different now is disingenuous at best.  Reid has made many firm statements about not seating anyone Blago. picked.  Now his claiming the only hurdle is a signature from Illinois.  

This first round of back and forth appears to be a game of hot potatoe.  More than likely after a couple of rounds of back and forth we will all see a compromise between the three parties worked out.  This is one of the reasons people are so turned off by politics.  Everyone putting up a big front, saying whatever they want with our consequence, and then doing what is politically expedient.  

Harry Reid is calculating that he is going to need to that Democratic vote to break filibusters on the Senate floor.  He doesn't want to let this drag out too long and he doesn't to personally insult Burris, in case he does make to the floor he will need Burris' cooperation.  White is not about to let himself get hung out to dry. 

Senater Majority leader...  all we need is signature

Sec. of State Burris backs Roland Burris

Updated! (like 3 minutes later)

Ok this was even faster than I expected 

AP: Senate Dems. plan to seat Burris