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Roundtable: Burris Fights New Controversy On today's bloggers' roundtable: Illinois Senator Roland Burris goes on the defensive, fighting calls for his resignation. Plus, will the so-called "Obama Effect" increase diversity in television and film? Joining in the conversation are Jay Anderson, Baratunde Thurston, and Sophia Nelson.

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On today's bloggers' roundtable: Illinois Senator Roland Burris goes on the defensive, fighting calls for his resignation.

Plus, will the so-called "Obama Effect" increase diversity in television and film?

Joining in the conversation are Jay Anderson of Average Bro; Baratunde Thurston of Jack & Jill Politics; and Sophia Nelson of Political Intersection.