A big, fat “I told you so” is in order, here:

Illinois Senate-designate Roland Burris said Monday afternoon that he is “truly humbled and honored” to learn he will be seated in the Senate later this week.

Earlier in the day, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Illinois senior senator and Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin said the Senate would accept Burris’ credentials.

Was there really any doubt they’d seat him?