If Sara Palain can be on the ballot why can't he? Ohhh.. how about Ted Stevens — Alaska's Senior Senator.

This headline should read "Indicted DEMOCRATE congressman…"

Of course there is corruption on both sides of the isle. I would like to clean house all the way around. Starting with Barney Frank !!!!

I'm so sorry. I wish reason could have prevailed, but the voters of new orleans allowed this crook to resume power.

he'll fit right into the biggest collection

of rats in human history

only one problem: can he vote from prison?

This guy is scum and should be behind bars now! When I hear people talk about racial issues in this country, I don't believe they mean people like this, but rather someone who uses the N-word. It's still very racially motivated when a crook like this makes it to a run-off. Prejudices by any race is wrong!

I left the democratic party because of Pelosi, Obama and the rest of the anti-American thieves. My gosh, kick them all out and start from scratch,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

This is known as the OJ Simpson Effect - Majority Color Rules - be it in a jury, a city or a Presidential election.

The system works, just ask Palin

democraps can get just as corrupted as repubs

Sarah Palin don't have to answer to anyone not even God, that's what she think. I got news for her and McCain, her day will come. God will get her for telling lies.

I usually vote spit tickets, but I have had it with the Bush admin and the Republican Neo-Cons. The best thing I can do to straighten the GOP out is vote straight blue ticket. That will get them back to being the Grand Ole Party, the fiscally responsible party.

What's good for the goose is good for the gander. The people now protesting against Jefferson should also protest against Ted Stevens who is also under indictment, all the while merrily continuing to conduct his campaign. Frankly, I don't find it right in either case.

Well, McCain was one of the Keating 5 of the famous savings and loan scandal and he is running for president!!!

to Sarah: CNN posted this, not John McCain. McCain spoke or wrote nothing about this……..and no, CNN is not working for McCain. They are slightly biased towards Obama.

Is this the level that we've reached in this country that criminals can continue to be elected to office? How very sad. Reminds me of DC. If this were a republican the media would have made sure he had no chance for re-election. The American electorate is in bad shape.

SIDESHOW: "…this is why your stupidity gets in the way of rational discussion" - Democratic Congressman, Barney Frank to Bill O'Reilly.

That basically sums up the mindset of Republicans. Enough said.

SARAH
Stupied is as stupied does. Do you have any idea what you're talking about, what does McCain have to do with William Jefferson. Has Obama got you so brain washed that you don't even know what you're saying????

McCain is the senate
Jefferson is in the house of rep..

Why is it taking congress so long for them to do something about Jefferson, they got him red handed guilty, the truth is congress (the white ones at least are afraid of blacks) take care of their own, and are afraid of losing some black votes. I say all 435 of them should be on the streets with no retirement, and get some real people in office.

Well Nelson it was not democrats investigating Jefferson for political purposes and being led by the DNC and the Obama camp. It was the Justice Department. By the way I think we should investigate Palin by the Justice Department. I think then the Justice Department ought to investigate Obama with Resko, Ayers, and Fannie May and Freddie Mac along with Chris Dodd ,Schumer and Barney Franks. I say do them all and let the chips fall. But make sure it is done by the Justice department.

Being one of the major welfare citys of the country ; I could see why Jefferson would garner so many votes. If you love goverment handouts you do not mind a thief representing you as long as your goverment handout is not affected. Of course with most of his constituents being black and him being black they will vote their color in as with Obama in which he received 97% of the black vote. Of course if you vote for your color and your black it is called fair and if you are white and vote your color it is called racism.

Anyone stupid enough to vote for this clown deserves what they get . He will get the gold mine and the people he is supposed to represent will get the shaft.

If he walks like a criminal , acts like a criminal then it must be a criminal.

Another HARVARD educated congressional politician that places his own interests above those of his constituents. Corruptible is a prerequisite for many positions throughout his country.
This one just happens to be a Pelosi democrat

YES - please don't re-elect this clown. Let him rot in a cell and join colleague Duke Cunnigham in federal prison. Hopefully along with Tom DeLay and Ted Stephens as well.

See… If he were running for president I wouldn't vote for him, even though we are of the same race; however he is no different than Sarah Palin, and yet the Racist White Wing Republican Party thinks that they can win the woman vote because they chose a female William Jefferson in Sara Palin; naw, women are wayyyyyyyyyyyy to smart for that

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I swear to God I've been saying to anyone that will listen, that Sarah's ambition has always been to be famous. She's using politics as a "happened upon" vehicle. Her ignorance about foreign policy and national government has become painfully obvious!
Let's vote country first and send her back to local politics.

Hey Palin haw about the fact that you are sleeping with a radical separatist who wants to break up the country and destroy America.

Your relationship with Todd a know and documented radial separatist is well documented. That is not the America i believe in Sarah.

There's corruption in Louisiana Politics? You don't say?

Typical democrat actions. 90,000. In a freezer? Were can I find a freezer like that. All that illegal money can’t be place under the mattress. now obama wont say anything about the criminals in is party.But he his fast to point out any criminals in the republican party.

Sarah you are that stupid if you support the likes of gangster, OBAMA. You certainly did no research on him did you?

It's only the beginning folks…Expect to see more corruption, more underground involvement.

Get ready for a new America. The America we once knew and grew up proudly holding our hands over our hearts for is dead.

Frank Marshall Davis, the man O'Bama called his father figure:

One chapter concerns the seduction by Mr Davis and his first wife of a 13-year-old girl called Anne. Mr Davis wrote that it was the girl who had suggested he had sex with her. “I’m not one to go in for Lolitas. Usually I’d rather not bed a babe under 20.

“But there are exceptions. I didn’t want to disappoint the trusting child. At her still-impressionistic age, a rejection might be traumatic, could even cripple her sexually for life.”

Jefferson is a Disgrace…….He should go to jail and take Ms Witchcraft Troppergate with Him

What does that say about the people of this district? Electing one of their own apparently.

Only in Louisiana,and Alaska……..

Didn't Obama campaign for him?

What is the matter with this country? We shouldn't have to read stories about crazy Sarah Palin and this criminal in the same week.

blacks will blame the white man for trying to bring their man down. In GA they elected a disgraced judge to congress!

Jefferson is another Marion Barry.

Have blacks ever voted out a corrupt politician if he was one of their own?

What a joke. When are we going to get a party that cleans up their own mess? They just keep pointing fingers at the other party's idiot politicans.

Show me a party that will say enough w/ corruption, and they have my vote for life. If that congressional district must have a black person, is this REALLY the best that they can do?

THIS IDIOT NEEDS TO BE JAILED!!!! It never ends - corruption, corruption and more corruption. I cant speak for other Americans, but for myself - it sucks!

Jefferson's measley but cool 90K is peanuts compared to the economic rape of of this country sanctioned by our leaders in Washington while the perps on Wall street walk away with millions…remember the Wall Street executive who left with 19 million after only three weeks on the job the other day!

Amazing that elected officials goes to Washington, DC with barely a pot nor a window but leaves with a truckload of money by the time its' over.

Barack Obama For Radical Change

Want to get rid of corruption? Start at the top: Bush/Cheney.
Want to have 4 more years of corruption? Vote McCain/Palin.

Who is this? Never mind it is not important. what i want to know is why a man worth over one hundred million dollars. With a younger attractive wife. With Eight Luxury homes and thirteen automobiles. relatively decent health for an old man. Can be so very bitter and Angry ? is it his past adultery ? His greedand avarice? unforgiven Sins ? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ? I am curious. His Anger can barly be hidden behind his grimace of a smile. He dwells on thoughts of war and revels in personal conflict. Why? Why John are you such an Angry old man.

Does anyone get it? It was a set up for bribbery, otherwise if this incident had proven any evidence, he would have been in Federal prison by now. The evidence wasn't strong enough because it was nothing to go on. Another brother thrown under the bus.

Anybody that votes for ths person is ignorant and unpatriotic. What is wrong with these people?

America do not get distracted by some petty issues. Barack Obama has no connection with William Ayers like the republican try to make you believe. They are lying to you for your vote. This is not going to fix the economy. For those who say that Barack is Muslim, I want them to know that Barack is a water baptise christian.

clean house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no matter what lets clean them out

The CNNation posts here and uses all types of vile and treacherous language in reference to Republicans, but the word "negro" is banned somehow ? Give me a break.

When did our justice system become: spare the handcuffs and send the man back to DC? Break the law, go to Leavenworth!

Another career politician who forgot what his objectives were when he got into office. What is the matter with the voters in Louisiana?

Another career politician who forgot what his objectives were when he got into office. Just another reason why there should be term limits on Congress and Senate. What is the matter with the voters in Louisiana?

This is a matter of public record.

He does not try to stop the investigation. In fact, he is coorperating with the authority to address the issue.

Repubs when are you going to stop interfering with the law and let the law take it course?

This just shows how stupid people are! Why would anyone vote for a know criminal? One that takes bribes! This is totally insane!

He needs to be behind bars and the $90,000 used to pay down the national debt.

Corrupted DNC! Next stop is Obamaland! Welcome to the third world!

Lola

And the rest of America wants to wonder why New Orleans is slow in rebuilding? Its because of reps like this. Corruption has no color,the citizens of New Orleans deserve better. Maybe this is why some of the informed choose not to go home again.

I AM A NEW ORLEANIAN AN AFRICAN AMERICAN AND I SAY THIS IS HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!! I VOTED FOR HIS OPPONENT HELENA MORENO AND I WILL CAMPAIGN FOR HER IF NEED BE BECAUSE HE NEEDS TO BE TAKEN DOWN. I DON'T UNDERSTAND THIS.

HELENA MORENO WILL REPRESENT THE NEW ORLEANS AREA OUTSTANDINGLY!

One more issue; Send Mr George "w" with him. He can't play the race card but he is just as gilty. And for pure principal send the hObo with him!

Looks like Louisiana Gov. Jindal(R) support of McCain may be his last political go around.

He deserves to go straight to jail. but since he is black he will get away with anything because he will play the race card. Look what this country and society have come to.

"Helena Moreno" is not white. Despite her light skin, she's Hispanic.

Seems like they're trying to downplay black-Hispanic tensions.

Says one of Jefferson's supporters:

"I don't know anything about what he's been going through…"

He's been indicted, idiot.

I am a proud Democrat and I feel very strongly that anyone who is caught and found guilty of any crime should be punished accordingly.
I don't think any member of the senate/congress even the President are above the law no matter which party they are from.
I just want justice to be served for all wrong doers and not just a select few…..as we see far too often.

Never ceases to amaze me that people will even think about voting for someone who committed crimes - took money illegally- try to hide it in various questionable places and is still running for office to steal more money from the people… What's even worse, "he believes he'll win"…

Some people shouldn't be allowed to vote obviously; what a bunch of nitwits. No common sense here, apparently.

Check the facts: Obama supports this person. I wonder what McCain thinks. You know, John McCain, champion of stopping corrupt campaign financing for decades. The very same type of campaign financing Obama is receiving.

Probably another one of Obama's friends,

Obama/Biden 08

That being said…get rid of this clown. He is what is wrong with American politics. Groups compile lists regularly of the most corrupt members of Congress. He is always on the list but he keeps winning. Shame!

Then again my sleazy Republican congressman, Ken Calvert, is on the list too but he keeps winning.

Surprise, surprise…
This is hysterical.

PALIN is under investigation for abuse of power. The FIRST time in history this has happened. GOP's somehow, are ignoring this. Amazing.

Why did CNN shut down the "Biden hides behind his mother-in-law's illness" topic after just one pro Democrat post ? What is CNN afraid of ? Can Biden not multi-task ? That seemed to be an issue with CNN when McCain decided to suspend his campaign for the good of the country to go to DC. Biden is a coward. And so is CNN. To hell with you.

I think it's time to sign a petition… any person currently under a criminal investigation should be automatically disqualified to run in any election for public office until the investigation is complete.

That would solve 2 problems…

1) These investigations would move at light speed
2) We wouldn't have to listen to Sarah Palin's mouth at this very moment

more of the same from the democrats.

Sarah you must be that stupied, what has McCain got to do with the crook W. Jefferson, that shows the world that Obama supporters has their head up their butt, or brain washed, if they have one.

Just business as usual in New Orleans, and that's exactly why it will always be corrupt, and like a third world nation.

Why is the white congress people so afraid of black people they are letting them get away with almost everthing. The FBI has Jefferson on tape receving the money, yet it never happened. This is like O J Simpson found guilty on twelve counts, now they want a retrial because there were none of his peers on the jury, he will get it and 95% on the next trial will find him not guilty, and he will go free free free again again again. If this does happen no 17 year old and under can be tried for anything, no matter what the crime because they can not have any of their PEERS in the jury. What a shame the USA has gotten to.

As a Democrat and native born Louisianian, you need to step down and now.

Of course…McSame has no choice but to divert attention to other irrelevant issue…But we are not that stupid

As a black man, I say vote the bum. he is making us look bad. while I'am at it vote out the senator from alaska too. they are both bums.

I lived in Louisiana for 20 years, and I can tell you that Jefferson will win again: Because he is loved in the district that he represents, and this is why he keep winning.

Why do people keep re-electing politicians like him? Aren't they paying attention? We'll see what happens to the other corrupt incumbents. I hope the American voters are smart enough.

This is the worst of American politics.

Do you wonder why we have among the lowest voter turnouts in the industrialized world!?

We need change, not this same old story of bribery in politics.

It is a known fact that politics in Lousiana has been corrupt for a long time. Yet they re-elected the mayor of New Orleans, even after his performance in Katrina. It seems like they, the citizens, are ok with stupidity running their city. Lousiana has elected a new Governor and his mission is to clean up the crooked policies that have been in the States government and pledged to bring about change. From all the reports, it seems like he is doing a good job. William Jefferson is under indictment for taking money to shape his political oppinions and to vote with the money. If Lousiana really want to clean up their state, he needs to be voted out, but than again he may have to go to prision. He is going to trial for bribary.

You think that if he was white that he would be on the ballot , hell no he would be in jail. There is a reverse racism in the US and it will only get worse if Hollywood Hussain Obama gets elected

Democrat or not, Republican or not…keep corruption out of these important positions.

If any incumbent needs to be booted, this guy is the poster child. Between cold cash in his deep freezer and using rescue workers to check his property after Katrina his only focus is for himself. America deserves better!!!

Only a Dem could get away with this, so stupid.

no crooks! this includes palin!

This is kind of political victories is the tell tale sign of country is in trouble. When questionable politician is still have enough support for a election, it say a lot of its integrity. It is common to see politician get elected in many foreign countries when money and power can corrupt people into making self interest decision. Where have all the righteousness gone.

Nelson:

I agree with you. If that is what the people of Louisiana want to reresent them, then they desrve what they get. If McCain/Palin get the White House this entire country is going to serve the same criminal effects.

If this was going to be indicted, what are they supposed to do with George Bush, Anyone?

Great for Louisiana. They send crooks to Washington and they cry wolf when those crooks do not help them when hurricanes hit them. The disgusting truth is people get what they ask for (not what they deserve).

Good for him. I always thought how innocent this guy is.
Karl Rove need to go to jail!!

Ah yes…Democrat Party operatives at their best. And Biden has turned coward and is using his mother in law as an excuse to avoid the campaign. Shame on him. Obama as President will be a walking Constitutional crisis.

What does that tell you about some of the voting electorate?

I'm a Dem and I believe ALL criminals should be punished. Repub or Dem, black or white, gay or straight. If my brother had $90K in his freezer, I'd turn him in too. We need people in Washington with INTEGRITY to represent us, not their own agendas. If poeople choose to vote for corruption, a corrupt government is what we'll get. Just like we did with Bush/Cheney. God help us.

Sounds like another politician's death watch. The other one is McCain's.

What a shame. It's unbelievable that we continue to allow lawbreakers and potential lawbreakers to represent us.

Just like with Palin, under an active ethics investigation at the time she was chosen as McCain's running mate.

Apparently laws and ethics are only meant to be observed by the general public, not by our elected officials. Welcome to the complete and utter moral and ethical bankruptcy of the US.

Vote him out !!! No matter which party, let's clean house this time.

No more "subpoena-dodgers" - no more corruption - it's time for a major change in DC !!

Reminds me of Marion Barry when I lived in DC. Moral of the story: crime pays.

Someone under investigation makes it to an election…

hmm….kind of sounds like Sarah Palin.

i guess a crooked and criminal democrat is okay but a republican who even uses bad grammar is condemned by the left wing liberal media as pure evil.

Selfish of him.

I"m sure there is another more qualified Christian, honorable, black man to replace him.

Idiots! Throw the bum OUT!!

Well, if Senator Stevens of Alaska, who is under felony indictment wins his primary, who can say the difference when it comes to Jefferson….I guess, it is more a popularity contest with those 2….

What king of thought processes do the people in Louisianna go through when they allow idiocy of this nature to go on. This guy was actually caught with his hand in the cookie jar and yet he is still allowed to run for office. Who hides $90,000.00 in a freezer and tries to make people believe that he was doing nothing wrong. I firmly believe that with a little deeper investigation we will learn that this guy is dirty from the bottom of his shoes to the top of his head and beyond.

Nothing new. The Democratic Gov. of Illinois (Obama's home state) is going to be indicted pretty soon. The Feds announced they have enough evidence against him.

When Obama wins the whole country is going to get a taste of Chicago/Illinois style corrupt politics. I love it.

We need to clean up the House!! What's the difference between Ted Stevens and Jefferson? If Dems fail to get him out, how could we accuse Repug's corruption?

He "overcame the stigma?" How stupid are the voters? Verrrrrry stupid. This is why we end up paying for bail outs. This is why our Constitution is dead and our rights with it. When you vote with your emotions instead of your brain (if you have one) this is what you get. Crooks in office.

Maybe he has actually helped the storm beaten folks of New Orleans unlike some of the other politician. I hope this is the case.

Why not, are we talking about $90,000, not to say if we find out that it was ill gotten he was wrong.
But look at Mccain and Keating 5 where we are talking about mils, and the deaths of people who were cheated out of their money., and we mccain was involved. Nonetheless, Mccain walked away and continued his potical career. But the American people dont have that comparison to make because media like CNN refuse to info m the public. They would rather kept in the forefront LAME Palin's remarks about ayres. The fact palin the math and figured out that she was in the second grade when Biden began his career, well, how old was she when ayres committed these acts? Obama was 8.

when are people going to learn. 10th term! bribe charges! 61!
Whats your first clue?
Does not matter what he did yesterday. 10 terms is to long and they get to comfortable. Look at mess today THEY created today.
Change is only going to happen when you throw out the guy whether he is guilty or not. Does not matter what party he represents either.
TOSS him OUT!!

Don't hate the "players in the game", hate the GAME. I always say, you can't blame the players for beating the game, nothing is life is fair, but the game is meant to be WON and it appears this Congressman is CLEARLY going to be the winner!