Burris: “I Am Not Tainted”

Gov. Blagojevich's pick for the U.S. Senate insists he deserves Obama's Senate seat. Click here to watch.

Tells NBC's "Today" he's a "qualified, dedicated public servant," says "I have absolutely nothing to do with (the governor's) problems."

More Burris interviews here and here.

Plus: Burris supporter Rep. Bobby Rush tells CBS that Blago opponents "need to take a chill pill."