SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (CNN) - Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. - who was cited in a criminal complaint against Rod Blagojevich - has been an informant for at least a decade with the U.S. Attorney's office, and has informed on the embattled governor of Illinois, though not in the case currently under investigation, Jackson spokesman Kenneth Edmonds told CNN Tuesday.
In addition, two sources close to Jackson told CNN that, in 2002, Blagojevich - then running for governor of Illinois - solicited a $25,000 campaign donation from Jackson, which he did not get.
At the time, Jackson's wife, Sandi, was a candidate for the job of director of the state's Lottery Commission, a post she did not win, the sources said.
After Blagojevich took office, in early 2003, he told Jackson something to the effect of, "You see what $25,000 would have done?" the sources said.
In 2006, Jackson reported the incident, which he believed to have been an attempt at a shakedown, the sources said.
The report, the sources said, came three three years later because Jackson's memory was jogged by another case - that of developer Tony Rezko, whose fraud and corruption trial included testimony about $25,000 donations to Blagojevich.
Jackson did not endorse Blagojevich in his initial campaign and tried to stay on the sidelines during the governor's re-election bid, one of the sources said.
Blagojevich's office did not return calls seeking comment.
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Rats! You just can't trust these "holier than thou" types.
Now that's news, if true.
Too bad Obama wasn't....
I'm not surprised, I felt all along that there was something wrong or missing everytime I heard Jesse Jr speak.
I still need to digest it though, as I'm not too sure how I feel about an Informer. Does that make him a good person or a non trustworthy person? How will his fellow state senators view him now I wonder?
This is stunning evidence that he has been very truthful about what he has been saying.
He's not following in his father's footsteps but is really making his own way as an honest politician out to change things for the better.
God Bless him and hopefully people will allow him to continue serving in even greater capacity as we rid ourselves of these despicable folks like Blagojevich.
The media is going to have to do one hell of a cleanup job for JJ Jr. to make up for all that they've made people believe over the past couple of weeks.
Very interesting...
Three cheers for Jesse Jackson the Younger!!
It takes a very smart, humble, and brave individual to act as an informant and whistleblower in the face of slimeball corruption.
Well done, sir!!
Good for him! We need more oversite of what goes on in politics behind closed doors. People get the sense of being above the law. Look at the current administration! Politicians work FOR the American people, NOT for their OWN special interests! Let's take back America while we CHANGE other things!
Man, that's gonna KILL Republican's hate towards him and black politicians as a whole. Let's hope for their sake he was claiming Blagowhatever was a swell guy with good breath.
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Jesse Jackson Jr. is a snitch as well. That should do wonders for his reputation amongst his community.
I had faith in Jesse, look for a future presidential run here~!!!!!!
I see where someone burned down Sara Palin's church. Nice people, you democrats.
Talk about spin. From one making an offer to buy to one providing information. I wonder what the real truth is here.
Do do all the people who called Jackson Jr names and guilty before any facts were known which to starting recanting? There are two ways to deal with a father like Jesse Jackson who puts his foot in his mouth yet preaches the ways of the Bible. Either learn by example or listen to his words. The folks I know still think Jackson Jr is about has straight laced as anybody in Washington.
Wow–Does this mean the end of his political career. Who will Trust Him after this discovery. This is a very sad day for this promising young man.
Are we being told that JJ, Jr. was a secret agent man? *LOL* I'm a democrat, but I smell good ole boys politics here.
Interesting turn of events. Now what do the haters have to say who were intent on dragging this mans name thru the mud? If this new development is true, it would have been highly unlikely that as an informant for the FEDS that he was about to pay to play. But we all know how the media is, dirtying up peoples name to make a dollar.
I don't think RATS are thought of too highly in Chicago. I wonder the effect it will have on the Congressman's long term career, let alone this Senate seat.
Oh my God aren't they putting his life in jeopardy by divulging this information?? I mean, he may have shared information with the AG that could land some people in jail for a long, long, time. Now people know he was the whistleblower. That can't be good.
wow what is this?
Wow...
I'm waiting for the FBI to say so... but if so... WOW... a lot of people not sleeping well in Chicago right now...
Many people are so quick to judge others and simply want to believe the worst, even with evidence to the contrary. I think the MSM has done a disservice to us all by purposely seeking to smear instead of reporting facts. Sensationalism over Journalism, but many people are too hateful, gullible, or ignorant to see it. JJ Jr. never did anything wrong yet people were so quick to jump all over this because of hatred of his father. What a shame. JJ Jr. reputation as an honest politician with the utmost integrity has been above reproach, until the powers that be decided to rake him through the coals for the sake of headlines. What a shame.
The media help destroy a political career by jumping the gun.....
Praise God for people like Jesse Jr.
GOOD! When someone is talking to you, about something illegal .......especially about selling a senate seat... you MUST do the right thing and bring the criminal down!
Good for Jackson! As hard as it was, I admire his courage in doing the right thing!
Well now that he's tangled with Blago on tape my bet is he will testify for the state and give up everything he knows. This could get big fast.
Wonder why he needed to turn informant....what's he protecting himself from?
Maybe this will put all of the "Obama is behind it" rumors to rest, since Blog has been under investigation for 2 years....
Wow...good sumaritan turning-in a crook in his own state. Good for Jesse for doing the right thing.
I knew it had to be either involvment or Blagowhatever was being set up...anywho...
I am overjoyed to hear this! He was one of the good guys. This blatant corruption is so discouraging. It is sad to think that we can't trust any of our elected officials.
I am sure this will help to clear Obama's good name. All the doubters and nay sayers can take a flying leap.
Take that Republicans!
He had to "out" himself, to clear his name. My question is, how did an investigation into a white man , become suddenly all about the black man? Please don't think I am trying to play the race card here, but I found it ironic that Gov. Blago had 5 different people interested in the Senate seat, but theonly one outed was Jesse Jackson Jr. Would he be so stupid as to serve as an informant and try to purchase a seat in the Senate? I wish Gov. Hairstyle would go somewhere and hide. I am sick of looking at his corrupt behind–and I am a Democrat.
Generally does someone become an informant if they were caught doing something inappropriate???
WOW!! This guy has been drug through the mud by FOXNEWS. I hope he is vindicated from all the stuff that has been said about him.
Who knew . . . . ofcourse this would explain . . . apple does not fall to far from the tree . . . theory.
J.Jackson Senior – speaking with Open mike during this past election!
Just a thought . . .
WOW . . . . .
I think that it is unfair to label him as an informant. When Jesse Jackson Jr's wife attempted to get a job with the Illinois lottery, the Blagojevich machine tried to get the Jacksons to pay $25,000. The Jacksons reported this.
Oh yeah – sure... We are all informants!
idiot
Why did`nt he just say that in his interview with Don Lemon the other day?
This is a snitch that I like.... if he is telling to clean the state up. Good for Jesse
I knew Jackson wasn't corrupt!!
How do you like your evil Obamite conspiracy theory now?
What an odd story! Jackson has been informing on Blago 'since 2006' but was 'not an informant in the current investigation'! Anyone else find that strange? And why was he "an informant for more than decade"? About whom, if not about Blago until 2006? And why? Am I missing something or is this guy's political aspirations dead in the water? Who would trust a general snitch, rather than one focused on a particular person or event?
This case makes sense now. Blago had a motive for mentioning that candidate # 5 was willing to pay him for the senate seat, just to bring him down with him. Blago had been aware that he was being investigated and that this candidate # 5 was the one who had been giving information to the authorities.
If it is true that Jackson has been acting as informant for years to the US. Attorney's office....then I am truly proud of him. it has been asked over and over on every talk show...tv and radio...why did not anyone say anything before now in regards to the corruption. My answer to that is...how many people work on a job and know of those that are doing wrong and say nothing? I also ask...how smart is it for a junior statesmen to make accusations and think that he will be able to continue in his career?....and then I hear that Jackson has been complaining all along. I pray that it is true and I am encouraged that there are some good guys out there!
wow I wonder how he will be treated when he returns to congress? Snitch or hero?
So which is it? The final paragraph says "Jackson has not served as an informant in the current investigation into Blagojevich," yet your headline says he has.
But I think this speaks volumes about him, he should be involved in public service, this speaks to upholding the public trust and taking the initiative and doing something about cleaning up the garbage prevalent in politics
JJJ is a RAT WOW!!!! You have lost all credibility Jr. Pray you don't have any scandals under your wings.
FIRST!!
And why would they reveal this information? I would think it is confidential.
Jackson a Rat. I guess the apple does not fall far from the tree.
"Trust" is a very tricky word especially in American – business or political systems. Back-biting is as common as breathing air and people have come to accept this system as normal. All work places are full of informats and the sooner people wake up and cover their backs, this will keep on going on. I think this comes from a lack of confidence and the desire to get to the top regardless of level of knowledge, skill, etc.
I knew it!!!! I am usually a good judge of character. JJ jr. is a good guy. I hope the media gives this part of the story as much attention as they did when they were trying to ruin his career....
He is a preacher's son, and should know a lot about the politics in Chicago, and the great state of Illinois. Wait until he writes his memoir. It is American destiny.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Boy!
And the public wants to screw over him for this?
For being honest and wanting an ethical government?
C'mon, dummies. Get past the melanin and look at who will best serve the people! Half of you did it once for our new PE. Perhaps your intelligence quota has not be depleted yet.
Like father like son. Why work when you can make a career from living off the public dole. Anything for a buck, even your honor.
It seems that Jackson is clean!
Is this good or bad for Jesse Jr?
That's probably why delusional Blagojevich implicated him so much in the telephone conversations, which he KNEW were being taped. Blagojevich is trying to bring down innocent people with his corrupt behind.
WOW! Most definitely didn't see this one coming.
Many will call him a snitch. Instead of serving the people, he was serving the government for personal gain. He has as much integrity as his father!!!
Wildwood Crest, NJ
no comment
WHAT??
So this is interesting. Jesse Jr. has been a snitch for ten plus years...
OMG i don't think some of his constituents are going to be happy to hear he's a rat. (not that I object to it) I wonder what the U.S. attorney's office had on him.
This is so lame, why even waste real estate on this non-story!
"Jackson has not served as an informant in the current investigation into Blagojevich."
Man and we thought Bush and his cronies were corrupt. These guys are selling their own people out. It makes you wonder what we are in for the next four years. Has Madonna and Michael Moore misled us?? I'm shocked that their judgement could be so wrong.
WOW! Interesting....
so what.. it was serving his duty as a american.
Interesting New Revelation,, I think his Dad and him Have / Had a hidden Agenda,,,
if it walks like a duck ,, "u know the rest"
WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?
hmm... informant then and not now? makes me wonder
Wow! I am glad to learn that Mr. Jackson has been an informat. This should help to quiet some folks who have been quick to hang him without due process. I think Fitzs may have jump the gun publizing the case, but i am sure there is more to come. In the mean time, i suggest the repubs tried to expend engery and money helping to right the economy etc. It is important to demonstrate "country first": This is a critical time for the country and the world. Please think in Macro and Mico.
Think they will appoint hime to Obamas old senate seat? wonder if he had to turn into an informant to get charges dropped.
I'm sorry but isn't an informant to remain anonymous?! If so, then the media would report a dog's FART just to break a story. Now we see why a lot of people keep their mouths closed and dont' open to police.
Cool. I like JJJ and I hope he is appointed the senate seat.
Hmm wonder what made him decide to do that..
They stop asking Obama about the case now it is Jackson again....Give it up CNN. He has being told he is not the target!!
Hes a good guy,and should get a medal.I hope the they get the Senators from Tenn.,Alabama and Kentucky too for taking money from car companies not in this country.
let's see some proof of the claim
Is an informant the same as a snitch?
These politicians lead such exciting and double lives.... us common unemployed folks sure are missing out on the fun.
So why did it take so long for the Feds to catch up with Blagojevich?
WHAT A STORY! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. has fought hard to serve the public in the most honest and honorable manner. Then out of no where, a big mouth Gov. Rod Blagojevich start blatantly boasting that he has President-Elect Obama's Senate seat up for sale. Seven candidates contest for the Senate seat and unfortunately five of the seven are discussed by big mouth Blagojevich on a wiretap in a way that improperly snares all seven candidates plus the President-Elect. Jackson was the most unfortunate, as the public turned on him simply because he is the son of controversial of figure. Now the public finds out that Jackson Jr. has "truly" been clean because it is pretty tough to be "dirty" when you are a snitch for the Feds.
1st
ok........ GO!
I'm not buying this one bit yet. I would like to see some documentation from the FBI on this one first before anything.
well i certainly hope that this story has more facts..what ever happened to getting the story..then publishing..?
really poor on the "journalism" meter
Details please! "Informant" has a lot of potential meaning, but this article needs context. Do you mean he called the US Attorney when he heard about some wrongdoing, or do you mean he was some kind of undercover operative for the Justice Dept for 10 years?
All that time people actually thought he had some bad involvement when he actually was doing the state a favor by putting him away.
It would seem that Mr. Jackson would be completely innocent of offering to raise $1.5 million dollars for Blagojevich's coffers to obtain the Obama Senate seat if he was an informant for all of those years and knew that Big Brother was watching their every move. But then, Blagojevich knew he was being investigated for several years and continued to allegedly let his mouth lead the way to corruption charges. You never know the truth until the fat lady sings.
Jesse Jackson Jr. is a great public servant, and I hope he makes it to the U.S. Senate!
Let me hear the feds say if first instead of sources close to Jesse Jr.
"sources close to Jackson"??? Calling the cops on the crooks is a good thing, but somehow this article sounds sleazy – like he's been a tattletale or something. The picture that goes with it adds to the atmosphere that Jackson did something wrong by being "an informant". Perhaps it should say "stood up for the law"?
Good for him!!!
Good for him. Anyone who helps put corrupt politicians of EITHER party away is OK, and this is a Republican saying this. However, most informants find they are forced to inform rather than being charged with something. Is that the case here? If not, what would motivate a die-hard Democrat to volunteer to inform on a die-hard Democrat?
Really? Suddenly I find I like Jackson more than I thought I did. Hope Blagojavich can keep a grip on a bar of soap. Say Hi to Bubba for me governor.
IF HE WAS AN INFORMANT FOR OTHER PROBES, HE'S THE ONE WHO INFORMED THE US ATTORNEY. That is why when he met the governor on Monday on Tuesday morning the governor was arrested.
THIS IS THE WAY CNN is trying to make this guy look the good guy>But i hope they are better than that.The truth will came out .They love Obama and they will what is necessary to vindicate obama from this deal
What if Rhambo is one also? That would answer alot of questions, don't you think?
lie. this guy is done for... nobody even asked him to clear his name. we were all thinking whether obama was at fault here and here comes mr. nobody jackson babbling about some garbage. its obvious now. he must be guilty of something.
A Jesse Jackson, Jr or whatever, an informant, a squealer on his fellow democrats, a pure goodness and honest broker? Shoot, after this election, I'd believe Al Sharpton was an undercover bishop for the Roman Catholic Church, New York branch!
Well would you look at that? The media really needs to settle down and wait until they get things confirmed before they ruin people's lives.
$25K woiuld have landed you in Prison.. See what $25K kept you from getting?
Good For Jesse Jr. for not falling for the old school politics.
I hope this is true.
Thanks to Jackson for being the kind of representive for the people of Illinoise, which I think many states like SC could use.
Its nice to know, the people who represent us is honest. Our US Attorney's office should really be investigating all states on this kind of corruption.
Way to go Jesse!
The corruption runs thick in our nation's governments. And we need people like you stepping up to the challenge of exposing its ugly head!
Good for you!
I hope and pray that this is true. I have always thought of Mr. Jesse Jackson Jr. as a beacon of hope and light in the politics of Chicago. I applaud his smartness and his integrity if this is true.
Perhaps he should fill Obama's vacant seat.
All of this intrigue!!! I need to go into politics. This is so exciting. Truthfully, I am glad that he is not necessarily a bad guy in this. However, nobody likes a snitch, especially on the street corners and in politics, both of which Chicago has plenty of. Gotta ask though, is he a snitch to protect himself from past prosecutions or because he was angry a Blago.
I would rather wait for the procecutor finish their job because it is hard to believe our media today!!
Integrity we CAN BELIEVE IN. Where is the irresponsible journalist and reporters on the MSM who went after him trying to discredit his name? Obviously this is the CHANGE WE NEED! He will be do great things for Illinois!
Wow, I am really sick of poitics and politicians....but I guess that's the way it is in the good ole US of A.....
ahhh... so there's the rest of the story. hmmm.
Could Jesse Jr. actually be an honest politician?
He could then be one of the good guys in Illinois politics...
This man will do anything for office – Ughhhh GO AWAY!!!
that is his story and he is sticking to it, pleading he is Mr. Clean!!!
Other news reports state the Governor of Illinois has been the subject of ongoing investigations for this type of activity. Now may be when all of these "incidents" are dots that will be connected, much to his dismay. Of course he will go down claiming he is innocent of all charges and when that fails he will be crying for forgiveness. Trouble I have with Jackson is his TV interview wasn't convincing. Too contrived.
Bitter Sweet:o)
My Kudos to Jesse Jackson Jr. for standing on the right side of the law. Surely, he deserves the senatorial seat for his honesty and candor.
I can only imagine what it is like to swim with Sharks and not get eaten! Mr. Jackson you did the right thing.
God bless you
Dx
Jesse, that story should clean yr name
I love this...We are kinda of like in a mafia world now.
Chris, Maryland
WOW! I guess Jackson was smart to stay away from Blagojevich!!! Everyone should have!!
Snitch
He's a crook and a rat just like his father
Looks like a planned leak from the Jackson people to me, aimed at sprucing up his image. He's already screwed though, too little too late.
Snitch...
Three years to decide whether you've been shaken down? Puh-leeze!
So three years ago there was testimony about Blago taking fat bribes and NOONE thought that maybe just maybe they should investigate that?!?!
Jr. is a quality guy. Not a shake down artist like his dad
I am appalled at how thew News Media tries to involve others in scandalous situations. Can't they see that Blagojevich is a crook from his heart. He just got caught. It is becoming apparent to me that us voters have chosen the worst possible candidates in the past. Thank goodness we seem to have finally gotten it right.
I sure hope Jackson, Jr. can separate himself from all of this nonsense in the future. He really strikes me as someone who wants more than anything to do right. He may need to move away from Chicago, though.
Wow – he's a snitch.
He has tried to be honorable and represent the people of Illinois appropriately. It is too bad that no good deed goes unpunished. Sometimes, good guys really do finish last.
Good luck Jessie Jr.
It is too bad some peoples' dislike of your dad lets them feel okay to prejudge you unfairly.
This is getting interesting!
Though I always believed him.
All of a sudden, Jesse Jackson Jr. is back in the top spot for the nomination!
Way to fight corruption, Jr.!
I thought snitching was a bad thing? Glad to see we've turned a new page on getting the slime off the streets and out of the state house.
Rat........
I do not have any inside knowledge on Illinois and Chicago politics, but looking at this from afar, this Governor, read the tea leaves wrong. I think prominent individuals brought this case to the Feds and if I am right, there will more indictments.
why is everone so ready to trash, hate and convict Rep. Jackson. there has been no evidence whatsoever presented indicating that Jackson broke the law. and so many people want to tie this to Obama. just waste your time. the President-Elect is not under investigation, nor is any member of his team. he appears professional and relaxed at his press conferences. not the least bit worried. he shouldn't be, he did nothing wrong or inappropriate. so conspire all you want. the proof is in the pudding. and there's nothing signalling that Jackson did anything at all, besides talk to the governor, which is not a crime.
I refuse my intelligence to be abused anymore!!
I am so glade to hear that he has not sold his soul for a Senate seat. Still good politicians from Chicago.
I don't believe this story one bit. I'm convinced he was part of the corruption.
This changes things. Maybe he's not all bad. I am surprised by this new twist, and will keep watching this case.
I would never vote for a stooly I trusted him before Big brother is watching
I surely hope JJJ had a good reason for coming out about being an informant because I think it kills him politically. He talks too much just like his Dad. He should have shut up about being Candidate # 5. He should have shut up about his involvement in any Blagovich investigation. He's trying to hedge his bet. He is not sophisficated enough to be the Senator from Illinios and he's been proving it. Also, the idea that Blago tried to shake him down re: a job for his wife is inconsistent with his claim that when he sat down with Blago about the senate seat he there was now quid pro quo expectation. I wouldn't be surprised if JJJs guy may have been setting up to shake Blago down.
Wow,it took three years to come forward,and only after his memory was jogged ?? If someone tried to "shake you down" for $25,000.00 I would remember it,wouldn't you ??
I was taught" not telling" the truth,is the same as lieing,if he had told the truth then,this would not be happening now !!
This is such a line of crap. Our entire government ought to follow the Constitution, with these illegal transfer of wealth bailouts, our entire government is an entity of big wig bosses controlling the world's money empire for corporate greed's interests, not for the will of it's people or our country and we are nothing more than the peasant servants that fuel it's engine.
Jackson Jr. is a better American than the fraud governer!
Yeah, right. The kid got caught with both hands in the cookie jar, then sold his soul to the devil to avoid prosecution. Police informant he clearly wasn't. This is a blog concoction planted to help the struggling Jackson family.
NO BODY LIKE A SNITCH........
No aspersions to Jackson: one wants to believe and this sounds good. I'd help the US attorney's office too for nearly all practical purposes.
Here is what is wrong, CNN says "at least for a decade" and then goes back to 2006, with reference to an incident in 2003. This leaves some earlier years when Jackson was helping out on other matters, not related to the current govenor of Illinois.
You should have just said for the last 5 years. Now you have to explain and expose earlier efforts, maybe best left unexplored. I'd have conveniently forgotten that, but now you needs be called on it.
No body likes a snitch. Who can trust a snitch.....WHO?
Unless I have trouble reading. The headline is contradicted by the story. The headline says that Jackson is an informant in this case, while the story says that he is not. Maybe the headline witers should read the articles.
Chicago, or is it Illinois politics... wow
I hope Obama can stay above this one, I did not vote for the guy
but we do not need a President linked to this mess right now.
It smells like a repeat of Whitewater.
Governor Blago is seeking revenge on Jackson. He knew he was being wire-tapped. He said so in his press conference.
Shame on him for trying to take a good man down.
Where are all those idiots who thought jackson was involved, and obama. LOL Nice try. Mabey next time. And then theres hannity. he must be p.o.ed. he thought this was his best chance. what an idiot. nice try.
Good job Jr.
LOL Jesse Jr. is trying everything to save his skin. First he said he knew nothing now he says he was an informant.
It facts so far appear to suggest simply that Jackson has been caught. Nuff said.
Informant ...snitch......and I was wondering why he was number 5 instead of number 1. After all he threw his daddy under the bus..............Anything to get ahead....I guess......this is a sad day for me to learn this. Haven't heard from Reverend Jessie Jackson sr yet.
Interesting
This seems inflammatory... was he an informer for a "decade" or since 2006???
I wonder if the person doing the rounding up here also works with the numbers for TARP. than we are really in trouble!
A Snitch !?!?
Say it ain't so!
He just lost the Hip Hop vote....
I just can't believe he is an informant....what next? It is like searching for bad news to get rewarded. A decade of being an informant. What's worse extortion or being the snitch? Where are you Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. Well, he already threw you under the bus............
Some will do anything to get ahead. Who can trust an informant?
I think this speaks highly of Mr. Jackson and I hope he is a serious contender for Sen. Obama's seat.
I don't know about you but I feel like this is an act. If he really was an informant, why is he just now waiting to tell us? Why put on the act the other day in his press conference? I think this is just an act to cover his butt, I hope I am wrong but something doesn't seem right.
Garbage. Nice try Jackson. You and the old man were raising the million bucks for the ticket and you know it. Get away from us. Get away from America.
Where is Jesse Jackson Sr now..........
What is the real truth about candidate number 5?
What good about being an informant?
Whole thing is very sad..............
Jessie Jackson Jr. does not lie.
ha ha ha ha
yeah right
Well, if this is true, then my opinion of Mr. Jackson is much improved. If he was actually working on taking down a dirty politician instead of angling to buy a senate seat, then his actions are understandable.
I guess we'll find out all about it when Blaggo goes to trial.
-jcr
If true, good for him!
So, what does it all mean?
the point of this investigation is not jessie but that rotten guy Blagojevich,, hes the one who is screwing with $$s and coruppting alot of things,, he needs to be impeached now!!!!!,, this man has no concience and needs to be locked away,,
The press should do what the prosecutor asked and let him finish his job. Does it bother you at all that your speculation and rumor spreading could be ruining not only someone's career, his name, as well as an investigation?? There are so many things going on that needs reporting. Your obsession with this line of reporting is really undermining your credibility!!
Won't be shpwn but it made me feel better for writing it!!
Who knew politics could be soooo interesting. Hahahaha
I would like see which friends donated the most on getting Obama in his current position.
Think for a second. His value as an informant is severely compromised by being outed by the press. Is it any wonder he wouldn't want that known, especially if he's involved in other investigations?
If his involvement was part of a dragnet to take down Blago, well...good work, Justice.
I knew Jackson was clean! You'd never think this if you read all the posts over at Gretawire@fox! Boy oh boy! They are'nt even letting posts go through anymore if you have anything positive to say about the democratic side anymore! Someone needs to look into that blog Greta has over there! Their getting away with too much now!!
Mannnnnnnnnnn ...seems like the Illinoise government is a full blown mob business...shocking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is quite easy to prove. Either the feds will confirm or deny. When Obama said they couldn't release something because Patrick Fitzgerald told them not to. Fitzgerald's office confirm.
If this is true, someone should be able to confirm either on or off the record.
If it's not true, then he is really stupid to lie about something like that.
Dave, i lol'd at your comment. I too believe this is a load of bull.
And here is obama and friends up from a typical Chicago cesspool. You dem's are in for bumpy 4 year ride. Looks like your obamanation has started early.
What a crock of crap. He is just trying anything and everything to get that senate seat. you can look at his face and see that he is nothing but a liar. Jesse Jr. shut the hell up.
A "shakedown," huh? Well, JJ Junior would know one. His dad is an expert at shakedowns. Just ask any major business within Jessie, Sr's, sphere of influence. He got rich shaking down businesses by threatening to turn his thugs loose on them if he didn't get a "contribution."
WELL THIS IS ONE WAY TOO TRY TO GET OUT OF THE JAM HE FIND'S HIMSELF IN.GOOD GUY BAD GUY WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN WHEN BLAGO'S START'S SINGING.
Of course he' not corrupt like the repubs want everyone to think! It's unbelievable how the RNC is still trying to divide this country, especially now!! Their trying everything they can to stop Obama from being sworn in come Jan, and I agree with the previous post about Gretawire!! She and all her followers over there continuously instigate and blog complete negativity towards the democratic party. And she sure is'nt letting anyone post anything that's different from their views over there. How does she keep getting away with this? And they claim Fair and Balanced? What a joke!!!
Snitches should be dumped in politcal ditches! Lol. Jesse Jackson, or Jessie James?
Now he is an informant, interesting how things change when you are caught with your hand in the cookie jar! I bet you, he is wheeling and dealing with the Feds to save his soul...and will do anything to save his hide!
It is interesting THAT he said he was an informant and NOT the FBI. The ONLY reason he remembered 3 years later was because he thoght maybe, just maybe, he is on tape.
Like Father like Son. You can't believe either one of them. Really put on a good act at the press conf. and was hoodwinking the whole time. Only a sample of what is yet to come. Ready for the change?
Jr should be on Slamboma's team .O's from the same bunch in Chi
town.
What's good about being an informant......or snitch?
The fruit don't fall far from the tree. I hope JJJ is innocent. His daddy has dirty hands and I think lil Jessie has worked hard not to fall in the same foot steps as the good Rev. Keep hope alive Jr. Keep hope alive. The real criminal here is Blago.
LOL. JESSE IS A RAT!!! LOL. Of course, we know what Jesse Sr said about Obama. Maybe they turned over some dirt on Obama too. OMG! Rats everywhere!
Shake Down!
Wow, a rat. Not fit for his father's shoes.
Actually, the heading is correct – he did state he was an informant to Blago investigation, just not the currect investigation. Remember, the Feds have been watching Hot Rod for many years.
But, for Jackson, Jr., this is a far stretch that he's not involved in the recent investigation on Blago. There is probably communication that will bring him down and he wants to spread the word that it was part of his informant responsibilities, that he knew he was being taped. HA HA – he will be without a job soon, but not until daddy comes a running and tries to save him.
Whatever! Jr sure made up for it in that fundraiser two weeks ago.
Like father; Like son..........Nice try Jesse but you've been caught.
So, Jr.'s been a snitch since 1998? Against Blago? and others? A snitch? In Chicago politics? And he's admitting it publically? What? Does he think the Chicago Mob and Political machine is dead and therefore he's now safe from retaliatio? A crooked politician is one thing...but a snitch too? Who in their right mind is going to vote for a rat? His career is OVER. I wouldn't hire him to be the town dog catcher...he' probably throw the poor pooches under the bus-literally and figurtively
Dave your an idiot. Could this be pay back by the Gov. by saying he was willing to pay for the seat??
Why wouldnt the US Attorney's office say he was not implicated in the case then? Why let his name be brought out as someone under investigation? How stupid do you guys think we really are??
Oh oh!! Here comes the race card defense.
The scion of a civil rights "icon" working for the Feds. This is why I don't read fiction - reality is far more, well, "real."
The racial shakedown field isn't as lucrative as it used to be, so maybe he was able to make more working for the Man.
Maybe the commentors should read the articles and stop making attacks against the perceived enemies in their imagination. All of you were right there the whole time weren't you ? You know all of the facts without facts. And right where the WMD are in Iraq I'm sure. Stop leaping to conclusions while facts are coming to light still. JJ Jr hasn't been found to be tainted by any of Blago's slime, you are just trying to hate a man for his name. The information is showing that JJ Jr was not willing to cooperate with Blago. Withhold judgment you little omniscient commentors, if you are really Nostradamus go play the lottery, the lottery JJ Jr wouldn't pay for.
I'm glad to see that Jackson Jr was an informant. As a Black man and politician, he knows he is under the microscope and has to work within the congressional rule. Jackson Jr. has seen countless black politicans fall for the government entrapments of fraud and payolas, and he's made an ethical choice to be above it all. And the same for Obama.
Unfortunately, the naysayers can't accept that there is a new breed of politicians.
What a turncoat to save his hide.
White trash can't be reasoned with. They'd complain, if Jackson helped law enforcement. They'd also complain, if Jackson didn't help law enforcement. White trash should just shut their mouths.
I have a feeling the lies are just beginning.
Wow! Talk about double standard. Because he is Jesse Jackson JR....he is GUILTY until proven innocent. The article says the FEDS state he has been an informant and the title does NOT say he was informant on this case, it says he was an informant on Blagojevich. So, if he had something to do with the pay to play, he is a bad guy; if he had something to do with informing on him, he is a bad guy.
Looks to me like some of you are biased because you have an issue with his father.
Any idiot knows he won't be able to be a Senator now that he's marked as an informant. Who would feel comfortable dealing with him after this? So maybe its come out because he'd rather be known as an informant and NOT become US Senator than to have his name go down as someone willing to bribe. He likely helped catch a criminal politician and you people are STILL dogging him.
I'm pretty sure as an informant, you're not really supposed to speak about being an informant. Not to mention for his own safety, it was probably something he didn't want to have come out. Hence the reason why he himself hasn't said anything about it. READ the article. He hasn't contradicted himself. It's basically the same as being an undercover officer. You'd be a fool to have criminals believe you were anything but what you say you are.
This dude is toast. He's gonna try to get a deal in an effort to put away the governor. Can we keep the governor and get rid of both Jacksons?
All sorts of "testing" being done of all sorts of Democrats these daze...Is anybody REALLY surprised at all?
The plot thickens...
I believe the article stated that Jackson was an informant in other cases but not this one. It also stated he became an informant after he wouldn't pay $25, 000 for his wife to get the job of Lottery Commissioner, a job she didn't get mind you. I don't suppose any of you commenter's so far would like to give him the benefit of the doubt, he's just guilty because he is Jessie Jackson, Jr., from Chicago, typical politician ... whatever.
Jesse Jackson Jr. is not a criminal informant as the story insinuates. He is an elected official who saw wrongful conduct being performed by governor Rod Blagojevich, and did what every citizen should do, inform the proper authorities. To paint Jackson in a negative light after the fact is both wrong and in extreme poor taste by this reporter. I am happy to see and praise a man that seems to be above the present day conduct of most politicians.
Did anyone actually read the article? He hasn't lied or contradicted himself. His informant actions didn't have to do with the case currently being made against Governor Blagojevich.
Jack December 16th, 2008 7:13 pm ET
The title does not contradict itself because it says "investigations" being plural as in this is not the only cae that Blagojevic has had with the same 'pay to play' behind the doors dealings. With that being said, still it is hard to trust these politicians.
It would be very easy to look at Jackson Jr. in light of his father, but there is at least one important difference between him and the shadow senator, Jackson Jr. actually took on the Stroger family, so credit where credit is due, and I'll reserve judgement on this guy until the facts come out and the cases are heard in court.
PEOPLE YOU NEED TO THINK ABOUT THE CHARGES SURROUNDING BLAGO AND JESSE JACKSON, JR. AIN'T IT. YOU ARE ALL LOOKING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. THINK ABOUT WHO WOULD BUY THE SENATE POSITION WHICH A DEMOCRAT WOULD WIN ANYWAY. IF YOU THINK YOU'D KNOW IT MOST LIKELY IS A REPUBLICAN. DON'T SAY I DIDN'T GIVE YOU A HEADS UP. THINK ABOUT IT.
J. Jackson Jr. has been swimming in the filth and muck of a Chicago sewer for a long time, and he is dirty. The public should reject him solely on the basis of his involvement in the fecal politics of Illinois. Along with Blagojevich, he needs to be thrown out of politics and imprisoned. Jackson is yesterday's trash and deserves to be in a landfill along with the waste of mankind.
Get a life people. Jesse Jackson is a good man and would make a good senator.You people sound like Sean Hannity who happens to be a blabbering idiot.
Does anybody smell garbage here?? What a crock !! Just how old was Jackson a decade ago. Is this a way to pump him up or what? It's not working, anything as bad as a thief and liar, a tattler comes close or is sure on that same list.
It's so difficult to not hold this young man's name against him UNFAIRLY due to his father's being such a notorious windbag.
But I will give him the benefit of the doubt based on his own record of being his own person.
I'd hate to be like the people who held Obama's middle name against him for no rational reason.
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I guess we donnot need more snitcher in the capitol hill but true hardworker fankers dudes who can tell us what is in their mind like former senator the current VP Bidenwho always speak on what is on is mind instead of snitching.
Jessee Jr watch from your neighbourhood now since you reveal your snitching act.
figures...leave it to the democrats...what a bunch
An Informant? I'd be more inclined to believe this if it came from the DA's office. Hearing it from Jackson's press spokesman makes me think it's just self-serving crap. Let's face it, Jackson is in trouble here and grasping for straws.
After hearing about the fund raiser for Blago that Jackson's brother attended, I'm more inclined than ever to thnk the old adage applies here: the apple doesn't fall far from the tree (his corrupt father ,Jessie, in this instance).
Like Father, Like Son...
Will Bush now have to pardon both Obama and Jackson?
That is funny that his wife was considered for a high paying lotery post...they are all from the same mafia. Including President-Elect.
I have to admit... I never saw this one coming. I wonder if someone will send him one of those "Stop Snitchin'" videos.
The same people that think Jesse Jr. is lying about this are the same ones that still fall back on the "Obama has a fake birth certificate" memo too.
Too bad, Republicans. Not only was Jesse Jackson Jr. not involved with Blagojevich, but he was also a hero for turning him in.
In my previous blog comment, I said that I thought Jackson, Jr., was more involved that he was admitting. I still stand by that prediction.
Having grown up on the South Side of Chicago, I know how much of a contact sport politics is in Chicago. I remember when Daley #1 was mayor, and I saw how the game was played.
Jackson Jr's, father may be more involved in this than his son after all is researched and revealed.
Jackson, Sr is not to be trusted... Remember he Hymie comments and the nerve to council President Clinton on having a mistress when he himself one – and she was pregnant with his child.
This political family is just as bad as the Bushes... Send them all into retirement and grazing...
God Bless America and our new direction...
One more thing – if Obama is found to have a hand it this, we should treat him the same... We (the people) really need to stand up to corruption and political dishonesty – no matter who it is.
If he wasn't guilty he wouldn't be hiring an attorney. Case closed
90% of Chicago politics is corrupt .........we should consider ceding the city to Canada and cut our losses
Leave Jesse Jackson Jr. alone!!!!!!!!!
If you have a problem with informants, you must be a criminal.
if you have a problem with what he said, you've got no brain.
Why is everyone so hell bent on ruining Senator Jackson career. He said he did no wrong and it was instantiated by the investigators conducting the corrupting allegations of the Governor that the Senator did nothing unlawful. I know Sen. Jackson from college and I know he would never, never, let me say it again never participate in such unlawful acts. He believes in his job and the people that he represent in his state and nationwide. The people will be the loser if his career is ended by such lies and accusations.
.He is a good man with a great love for the people he serves.
And it toke Congressman Jackson this long to realize this?
Funny enough, when he first ran for congress in 1994, Barack Obama didn't endorsed and supported him but another democrat, State Senator Alice Palmer.
Snitching Jesse you should stick to "greenmail" like your father and shake down the auto industry.
Good luck getting re elected to anything with the snitch label now attached.
It all feels a little too conveniently self-serving. If he really were a informant, and therefore of value to this case, wouldn't it have been better to kept that fact a secret for a while longer?
Maybe he was an informant, and maybe he is completely clean, but something about his behavior and his reaction so far is a little odd.
The manure is flying thick and fast.
Time to update your CV, Jesse.
Your in for a bumpy ride!!
The article mentions only one incident of him informing. In CNN-land that immediately turns someone into an ongoing formant.
It's spit-up news on a lite news day... The headline is totally misleading. They do that... CNN... spit-up on themselves. That's when I reach for the CNN bib.
His wife was done out the Illnois lottery job, because he refused to give the Blajo 25K and he forgot about until something jogged his memory. I find that a little hard to believe
I think it was a good idea to get a defense attorney.
There may be something on the tapes that he may not want to hear.
Tough-guys! To hell with the jungle mentality, snitching on a friend is one thing which I detest, informing on a thug politician is not the same thing. Blago has only violated ethics rule as of now, he'll probably just get a slap on the wrist. Either way, he already had the fame, but that wasn't enough, he had to have the big-money too. I have no sympathy for politicians who use the system to achieve their greedy ambitions.
Jesse Jr. must have had a hard time falling asleep at night.
Honesty is still the best policy.
It's obvious he is scared, which to me signifies his guilt.
jesse jr. knows alot about shakedowns, his dad made a fortune out of them...
There is no way on Earth that Obama did not know about this and a whole lot more. His name is going to come up yet.
He was too desperate for the job.With desperation comes mis-step, and unfortunately, he does not get a second chance. Ce la vie.
When are the scandals going to stick to media-made-Teflon Obama?
Should not the media do due diligence?
jack,
I think the implication is that there have been multiple Blago investigations over the years.
More than likely that Jr. could not raise enough money to meet Blowdryovich's senate bailout fund. The rest is cover up.
I will wait on the entire investigation. I donot believe anyone is able to say much at this time. Silence does not add up to guilt. Abscam an other investigations and the people willing to talk is not a bad thing when someone is using their office to promote corruption.
Oh this is rich...
This is a way to cover up what he's about to do... INFORM
Fitzpatrick's got him now... its all going to come out... nothing like a good scandal... Do it Jr.... burn em all! Cause based on what you're doing right now... I'm betting they have you nailed.
Hmmm... Daddy Jackson was "overheard" threatening PE Obama with bodily harm in connection with his democratic nomination. Now JJ jr. is in a bind over his political aspirations... we have an old saying here in Texas... "the fruit does not fall far from the tree."
What a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.... wait a minute, was that it? Well, something like that.... I believe that Shakespeare had something brilliant to say in this regard!
Why did It take three years to come forward,and only after his memory was jogged ?? If someone tried to "shake me down" for $25,000.00 I would remember it,wouldn't you ??
I was taught" not telling" the truth,is the same as lieing,if he had told the truth then,this would not be happening now !!
Jack: You have trouble reading.
Directly from the story:
" ... and has informed on the embattled governor of Illinois, though not in the case currently under investigation, Jackson spokesman Kenneth Edmonds told CNN Tuesday. ..."
The story goes on to cite a case where Jackson says he told on the governor.
Now, whether simply reporting a single time that someone did something wrong qualifies as being an "informant" - there's a question for debate.
Jesse Jackson Jr. I believe is on the up and up. Unfortunately because he shares a name with his despicable father, folks have a hard time believing it. And yes we are just now hearing about it....uh..that's what being an INFORMANT means. It means that people don't KNOW that you are doing it!
What ever happened to the presumption of innocent?!
Why are people so anxious to accuse Mr. Jackson?
Maybe this man-hunt let's them forget the financial troubles? the war?
the destruction of our air and water?
What a curious eruption of "surprise".......what's new?
Politics -- it ain't over till its over! – One problem is the news media spills the beans before facts are laid out....that is the nature of the business.....that justifies their jobs. However, manic reporting and opinions are just that....the truth will come out - be patient....how many times does this stuff have to happen before we get it --?? - we are being played.
Isn't amazing how people seem to suddenly remember stuff when their memory is jogged by criminal acts. Why didn't he inform the authorties abck in 2002 and 2003 when it happened? If it wasn't important then, why now?
Really ? Why is Mr Jackson so anxious to prove his innocent ? If we believe Blagojevich's word that Omaba has nothing to do with his mess, then why can't I also believe Blagojevich's word that Candidate #5 want to offer half a million for the Senate seat ? Looks like Democrate want to pick and choose what suit them ...
His memory was jogged three years later by another event? is he serious?? Does he think we are idiots?? How can anyone forget this? Now unless he is put in this situation several times a day, how could he forget being solicited by a state governor? There is something very foul in the state of Illinois!
Keep digging – there's more dirt to overturn. Jackson is done for. Informant? I bet alot of different people know alot of different things – including Obama – what does he know and what hasn't he divuleged or worse yet -
Jessie Jackson Jr. is just as guilty as Gov. Blagojevich for playing stupid when it comes to money and the Law.
Even your wife and playing too be with the lottery commission, how dumb are you Jackson?
Where is my post? I think i will wait for the feds to tell me he was an informant before I listen to his people tell me he was an informant.
No matter what happens the Republicans will always outnumber the Democrats in Corruption. The long list of corrupt Republicans include: Richard Nixon, Ted Stevens, Tom Delay, "Scooter" Libby, North Dakota Republicans, J. Edgar Hoover, Warren G. Harding and many more!
Why didn't the Feds go after Daddy Jackson – over his shake-down of various corporations over the years? It went something like this: It's come to "our" attention that you're insensitive to the needs/wants/aspirations of Black people. Now give us x amount of dollars and we'll consider you "cured." Otherwise there will be some measures taken....
ITS AMAZING HOW DEFENSIVE AND APPALLED PEOPLE ARE THAT THIS YOUNG MAN WOULD BE CAUGHT UP IN THIS RAT KILLING. THERE IS AN ADAGE THAT GOES "THE COMPANY YOU KEEP". MY FOLKS WERE BIG ON "IF YOU LIE WITH THE DOGS YOURE GONNA GET FLEAS". DOH!!! THEY ARE SO RIGHT!!! WHERE IS AL SHARPTIN WHEN A SCANDAL IS BREWING?
Jesse's boy a snitch
A true statesman would have proactively reported wrongdoings to authorities. Once you've been caught, it don't count.
Hooray!!!!!!! I really hope this is true. The fact that a politician willingly aided in the investigation of a corrupt politician should be music to the ears of registered voters everywhere in America. I have just one question. Is Rep J. Jackson Jr. aiding in the investigation to simply help uncover corruption in politics, or is the help he is giving the Justice Dept. in return for overlooking some offense of his own? ( I am in no way accusing Rep. Jackson of wrong doing. I am only verbalizing the well earned suspicious nature of the American public for politicians in general. ) If this is true and he is just trying do his civic duty, then he should be officially commended for his efforts in front of both the Senate, the House of Representatives and the White House. Maybe this would stimulate the same behavior from among his peers.
I think he did the right thing. The people who'll call him a snitch don't vote anyway.
i hope jackson hasn't ruined his future.
The attempted use of his influence in trying to win the lottery job for his wife is almost as bad as the governor's attempt to extort money from him. This is far from over. You can bet Obama's people are circling the wagons. Blagojevich is probably trying to deal something now in order to keep quiet and go free, or he will open his mouth and implicate others.
Somebody should have thrown shoes at Blago a long time ago and it looks like Jackson, Jr. is a squealer.
So it took Jr. 4 years to report the request for a bribe...did he tell Obama and Emmanuel about all this since they were part of a steering committee that met to help get Blago elected? Maybe they all knew the type of man they were trying to work for and it didn't bother them??
Jackson Jr. lost all my respect for anything about him when he sat on national TV and as Obama national co-chairman said that voters who were mainly black in an upcoming primary should think long and hard because he hadn't seen Hillary cry for the black victims of Katrina. From then on I can't stand the look of him whenever he appears on TV.
Wow! That's a relief!
To "No Hillary- No Obama":
Go Away and take your greedy oil people with you! You LOST- We WON- and you might as well sit back and enjoy the CHANGE coming to America! You people never cease to amaze!
Poor GOP'ers. 100% wrong 100% of the time for the last eight years. And now the only guy going down in their beloved scandal is Bloggo, who nobody liked anyway. Come on GOP'ers! Come up with one idea! Just one! Come up with something good and positive that will benefit regular people, and not just the people that got us into this national disaster of a presidency. But no.... All you can do is play in the mud. That's why you're back on the back bench where you belong. Pitiful.
Just another case of the pot calling the kettle black!
We all know now that in Illonio it is establised practice to buy your seat in the senate. Mr. Jackson said in one interview that when Obama was chosen to fight election for illoino Senate seat it was Mr jackson who was being considerd first and then he did a favour to OBAMA and allowed him to become a senator. one should find out how much money Obama paid to buy his senate seat. Mr. Obama has always been cash rich.
Did people read the article wrong? This is good for Jackson the fact that he was an informant says he was willing to act quickly when he saw something shady by the governor. God learn to read!
many of you care less about what happens in this country, just trying to pin some party or obama down. maybe if you took that venom and focus on real issues, i.e. the economy and war, hold your on congress folks accountable for that, you and your families may be better served. lets here your opinions in 9 months if you keep reflecting from this economy
Talk about Illinois Politics as usual... Now how does one become a candidate for the director of th eIllinois State Lottery Commission? Gee was that job posted on Career Builder... Nope it was a cushy job for family members of high doners... Illinois politics is a farce - Todd Stroger gave his relative a job then decided to raise our taxes because this relative was really doing two jobs and should be paid double for her services. Now HERE YA GO... Let's not let ALL Illinois voters have a say in who should replace Obama's last 2 years of his term with a special election NO... the democrats all got together and decided the rhe Republicians might get the seat... OH HORRORS... Daley has his hand in this .. mark these words.. and Jesse Jr... with Daddy's help is just as corrupt... Illinois needs to have a special election and let the votes fall where ever... ETHICS in ILLINOIS politics I think not..... It's not what is right for Illinois it's what is right for the machine...
He is doing the right thing! Recognize! For you idiots who are always looking for the worse in people especially when you don't like aperson. Chill out and wait for the evidence. Telling the truth whether voluntarily or involuntarily will set you free.
I'm amazed at how people totally disregard the information in articles just to spout off their made up stories about what they want the stories to have said. Looks like Jackson is a good guy.
Does this clear his name? On the contrary. Isn't this what the communists used to do? give privileges to informants..
why are so many comments so negative towards Mr. Jackson? He was trying to do the right thing. There sure are a lot of racist, pessimistic, close minded cnn readers who comment!
No snitchin'
Jesse Jackson Jr. did the right thing. Everyone is putting him down because they want something to become of this – something bad to be wrong with Mr. Jackson. Wait until the investigation is over.
You people want corruption to go away but how can it go away unless you unveil the happenings. Yes, he snitched. What did you want him to do – continue to cover.
I am reading these blogs and I am saying to myself – UNBELIEVABLE. When CNN reported that 1 out of 6 people today now have mental problems, they were not lying.
Okay let me get this straight. Jesse Junior – reveals that the gov is acting inappropriately and he is being judged. However if he had not said anything he would be labeled as an accomplice to the scandal. Give it a rest folks. Calling him a snitch is weak and irresponsible. You’re the same people who would criticize him if he did not speak up .
Thank you JJJ, you did the right thing, stand tall. I am proud of you and those people judging JJJ because of his fathers deed, shame on you. JJJ is his own person, judge him by what he does, not by his fathers deeds
I is refreshing to see the one elected official, besides Obama, has some integrity.
Cnn you let "No Hillary-No Obama post such negative blogs...
Please whoever you are "no Hillary-No Obama...what are you going to do for the next four years....STAY NEGATIVE!!! You seriously need to get a real life..cause it seems you are a miserable and unhappy person....
I fee sorry for you and the rest of the Haters...
The USA is in trouble, and if you don't think so, just read the comments on this subject. We have become a nation of negative thinkers. Why don't we just sit back and let this whole situation play out rather than cast doubt and point fingers at everybody. Fitzgerald will bring the truth to light. In the meantime, if you can't say something nice, don't say anything!
Nothing against JJ Jr for the time being. But, look .... if you have a Dad who is a shakedown guy and controversial in political circles, do yourself a favor: choose from #1, #2, or #3 below.
1. Pursue a career in something other than politics. If you have lots of skill and can get things done by effort and intelligence, you have no reason to be a politician anyway, unless you are really into "power tripping" or living an easy life.
2. Go into politics if you must, but far, far away from Chicago and Illinois. If you play in that sewer, even wearing a wet suit, you are going to smell an awfully lot like the rest of the sewer dwellers at least at various points.
3. Become a staff type person in government, one that doesn't need to get elected.
Also, Mr. Jackson the Younger, watch the Godfather carefully, focusing on the role of Michael Corleone. You either have to put down the baggage and walk completely away from it, or the baggage will drag you along in directions you might not like,
Interesting. I hope Jesse Jr. didn't succumb to taking the easy way to power.
All of you people are hilarious. Most of you obviously don't follow Chicago politics – but you sure do like bashing it, don't you?
In Chicago, Blago is old news. We knew this was all going to come down, the only question was WHEN.
That's the million dollar question folks. And it's less about Obama and more about old washington ways and the good ole boys network than you think.
Yes, Chicago politics are corrupt – just like everywhere else. THAT should be the focus....corruption....corruption....corruption....
Poor people unite – WE are the ones being penalized for this – NOT the rich people. The rich and connected people of this country are the problem – that's the real truth.
This has been going on every since we have been voting for any official to hold office. So why is everyone so surprise at anything that happens now.
The trouble is with the internet and reports the truths never get told. One person get the story right but by the time it makes it round everything has been twisted up and no one knows who twisted it up. I feel that Jackson did the right thing and there is probably a lot of people did the very same thing. Information is much easier to get told than in the past because of the internet.
Sometimes the news reporter make things worse by keep saying the same thing over and over again. We have a lot of important things to worry about with people losing their jobs, homes and everything. this stuff is not important at all.
You conservatives keep trying. You have been pretty quite concerning Tom Delay, David Vitter, Larry Craig, Dick Cheney and George Bush. But when it comes to the Illinois governor you think this is the ultimate in corruption. George Bush has destroyed this country. He has militarized the police departments and made it so the national guard can attack their own people. Nothing Blagojevich did will ever compare to what the republicans have done in the last 30 years.
Why no mention of Obama? He and Blago go WAAAAAAY back.
When it's all said and done, I think Jessie Jr. is going to end up with Blago's job in a few years.
We have no idea what the Feds have not released to the public and I can bet you if they thought for one second Jessie Jr was doing anything illegal, they would have set him up and taken him down.
The transcripts released are just the tip of the iceberg.
I f he needed a brike of 25,000 from you fews years, why did you think that this proces of selecting Senetor to replace Obama seat will be fair?
Secrets, lies, snitches, double standards. Sounds like politics as usual here in Illinois.