CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 02:  U.S. Sen. Roland Burris  (D-IL) fields questions from the press following an address on healthcare reform at Stroger Hospital November 2, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. Burris was voicing his support for a public option in healthcare reform during the address. Getty Images logo Getty Images 27 months ago

CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 02: U.S. Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) fields questions from the press following an address on healthcare reform at Stroger Hospital November 2, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. Burris was voicing his support for a public option in healthcare reform during the address.