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In reply to the discussion: Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. could serve jail time in plea deal [View all]Shankapotomus
(4,840 posts)21. I haven't trusted his father since
he was caught making that crack about Obama on camera and now I have serious doubts about the son. I wish them well, hope the son gets help but I would prefer if neither one of them continued to be involved in politics. There are many other African Americans in politics serving with distinction, honor and integrity now.
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Has the attempted purchase of a Senate appointment been the real reason for his hospitalization?
Faryn Balyncd
Nov 2012
#12
The Mourdock-Donnelly race was very close before Mourdock made the rape remarks.
merrily
Nov 2012
#35
I would love to see a list of bills that would have gone another way had Jackson been present...
harmonicon
Nov 2012
#41
He should also have to pay any costs for a special election if one is needed
Angry Dragon
Nov 2012
#6
They need a strong, experienced hand in that congressional seat with seniority.
AngryAmish
Nov 2012
#39