Jesse Jackson Jr. is Candidate Number 5

[Corbett]

Seems Jackson's lawyer has fingered him as being candidate number 5.

Jackson claims he has done nothing wrong.

I guess we'll see where this goes and see if candidate number five really did offer the Illinois Governor money for the senate seat.

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/...oming/Story?id=6431739

 

[nageov3t]

does it seem batshit crazy to anyone else that the governor can still just appoint himself to the senate seat? :laugh:

any bill that the IL state government passes he can just veto.

 

[Mxylplyx]

I would love for the governor to take that silver spoon fed scum down with him.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Mxylplyx
I would love for the governor to take that silver spoon fed scum down with him.

that should be fun to watch. does he save himself and turn in everyone? or go down himeself?

 

[ScottMac]

Originally posted by: loki8481
does it seem batshit crazy to anyone else that the governor can still just appoint himself to the senate seat? :laugh:

any bill that the IL state government passes he can just veto.

And the Veto would absolutely be overridden, he doesn't have many firends in either side of the Legislative. They voted 100% against him earlier this year.

He can put himself in the Senate seat, but the Senate doesn't have to accept him (and won't, at this point).

I haven't heard status today, but one of the state senators was going to get a temp restraining order to prevent him from making any selection. Next week they'll block or remove the Gov's ability to make the choice, and create a special election for the seat.

 

[Farang]

Originally posted by: ScottMac

Originally posted by: loki8481
does it seem batshit crazy to anyone else that the governor can still just appoint himself to the senate seat? :laugh:

any bill that the IL state government passes he can just veto.

And the Veto would absolutely be overridden, he doesn't have many firends in either side of the Legislative. They voted 100% against him earlier this year.

He can put himself in the Senate seat, but the Senate doesn't have to accept him (and won't, at this point).

I haven't heard status today, but one of the state senators was going to get a temp restraining order to prevent him from making any selection. Next week they'll block or remove the Gov's ability to make the choice, and create a special election for the seat.

I'm not sure it is much of a problem because nobody with an ounce of respect would take the job. It would have to be a hobo on the street or something, and then the Senate would have grounds to remove that person.

 

[ProfJohn]

I think the Senate can vote not to recognize someone if they wish.

That was the road that Franken wanted to go down when his recount hopes started to look bad.

 

[ProfJohn]

BTW One of the big unions looks to be involved in this. Will be interesting to see what happens.

Would be great to see a judge kick out the union leadership and put them under the federal eye ala the Teamsters and also ban them from political contributions for set number of years.

 

[Dari]

Originally posted by: ProfJohn
BTW One of the big unions looks to be involved in this. Will be interesting to see what happens.

Would be great to see a judge kick out the union leadership and put them under the federal eye ala the Teamsters and also ban them from political contributions for set number of years.

Coming from a Republican, your sig is pretty stupid. The Clinton years were a period of peace and prosperity.

 

[Fear No Evil]

I think we're starting to see the clear pattern of Democrat Party corruption. How many more Dems are going to be implicated in this? I doubt Obama was involved but this is pretty much the norm for Chicago politics so I hope its not what we see in the whitehouse.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: Fear No Evil
I think we're starting to see the clear pattern of Democrat Party corruption.

Awesoem.

I hope there is a whole lot more to the point you and your buds can't stand it and leave.

:thumbsup:

 

[ProfJohn]

Originally posted by: Dari

Originally posted by: ProfJohn
BTW One of the big unions looks to be involved in this. Will be interesting to see what happens.

Would be great to see a judge kick out the union leadership and put them under the federal eye ala the Teamsters and also ban them from political contributions for set number of years.

Coming from a Republican, your sig is pretty stupid. The Clinton years were a period of peace and prosperity.

They were also full of scandals... Obama is just getting a head start.

BTW Nothing Clinton did had any lasting effect, outside of Kosovo. And I mean NOTHING.
Surplus was gone in less than two years. All that peace was just an illusion, Islamic radicals were waging war against us and we just ignored them till 9-11. His economic miracle was based on the tech bubble that burst as he was leaving office.

Over all they were good years, but as even Obama said, Clinton did nothing to change the trajectory of the country. Look at how everyone is talking about the 'Reagan era' coming to an end. No one will ever talk about the 'Clinton era.'

BTW2 the sig is based on Obama picking all the Clinton people. Obama promised 'change' and instead we are getting retreads.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: Fear No Evil
I think we're starting to see the clear pattern of Democrat Party corruption.

Awesoem.

I hope there is a whole lot more to the point you and your buds can't stand it and leave.

:thumbsup:

How do you like being a complete failure Dave? You fail at everything you attempt in life, including trolling.

 

[brandonbull]

The only "change" we get is from the crooked Repubs to the crooked Dems. I wish we could give D.C. one big enema and flush those turds out of office.

 

[feralkid]

Originally posted by: ProfJohn

Originally posted by: Dari

Originally posted by: ProfJohn
BTW One of the big unions looks to be involved in this. Will be interesting to see what happens.

Would be great to see a judge kick out the union leadership and put them under the federal eye ala the Teamsters and also ban them from political contributions for set number of years.

Coming from a Republican, your sig is pretty stupid. The Clinton years were a period of peace and prosperity.

They were also full of scandals... Obama is just getting a head start.

BTW Nothing Clinton did had any lasting effect, outside of Kosovo. And I mean NOTHING.
Surplus was gone in less than two years. All that peace was just an illusion, Islamic radicals were waging war against us and we just ignored them till 9-11. His economic miracle was based on the tech bubble that burst as he was leaving office.

Over all they were good years, but as even Obama said, Clinton did nothing to change the trajectory of the country. Look at how everyone is talking about the 'Reagan era' coming to an end. No one will ever talk about the 'Clinton era.'

BTW2 the sig is based on Obama picking all the Clinton people. Obama promised 'change' and instead we are getting retreads.

WRONG!

Aren't you getting tired of this losing game you play?

 

[ProfJohn]

Originally posted by: feralkid
WRONG!

Aren't you getting tired of this losing game you play?

Oh... never mind then :roll:

 

[fskimospy]

Originally posted by: ProfJohn

Originally posted by: Dari

Originally posted by: ProfJohn
BTW One of the big unions looks to be involved in this. Will be interesting to see what happens.

Would be great to see a judge kick out the union leadership and put them under the federal eye ala the Teamsters and also ban them from political contributions for set number of years.

Coming from a Republican, your sig is pretty stupid. The Clinton years were a period of peace and prosperity.

They were also full of scandals... Obama is just getting a head start.

BTW Nothing Clinton did had any lasting effect, outside of Kosovo. And I mean NOTHING.
Surplus was gone in less than two years. All that peace was just an illusion, Islamic radicals were waging war against us and we just ignored them till 9-11. His economic miracle was based on the tech bubble that burst as he was leaving office.

Over all they were good years, but as even Obama said, Clinton did nothing to change the trajectory of the country. Look at how everyone is talking about the 'Reagan era' coming to an end. No one will ever talk about the 'Clinton era.'

BTW2 the sig is based on Obama picking all the Clinton people. Obama promised 'change' and instead we are getting retreads.

They always do say that the Democrats are the party of no ideas, and the Republicans are the party of bad ideas.

While nobody might reference the 'Clinton era', I highly doubt anyone would ever want to mention the 'bush era'.

 

[cubby1223]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: Fear No Evil
I think we're starting to see the clear pattern of Democrat Party corruption.

Awesoem.

I hope there is a whole lot more to the point you and your buds can't stand it and leave.

:thumbsup:

I have finally figured you out! You claim you're "the most educated American on the internet" but we all know you can't achieve that on your merits alone. The only way you can make your self-proclamation come true is if everyone else leaves America.

That's why you want everyone to leave! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 

[AstroManLuca]

This guy is not indicative of the Democratic party. He could just as easily be of the Republican party. Would you guys defend him in that case? I don't think so. So why try to attack Democrats for having the same party affiliation as this crook? Most Democrats don't like him.

The broad-brushing I see on this board from virtually everyone just fucking sickens me. It's like everyone here is three or four years old and racist. You are all a bunch of tools; kill yourselves.

 

[Farang]

Originally posted by: ProfJohn

Originally posted by: Dari

Originally posted by: ProfJohn
BTW One of the big unions looks to be involved in this. Will be interesting to see what happens.

Would be great to see a judge kick out the union leadership and put them under the federal eye ala the Teamsters and also ban them from political contributions for set number of years.

Coming from a Republican, your sig is pretty stupid. The Clinton years were a period of peace and prosperity.

They were also full of scandals... Obama is just getting a head start.

BTW Nothing Clinton did had any lasting effect, outside of Kosovo. And I mean NOTHING.
Surplus was gone in less than two years. All that peace was just an illusion, Islamic radicals were waging war against us and we just ignored them till 9-11. His economic miracle was based on the tech bubble that burst as he was leaving office.

Over all they were good years, but as even Obama said, Clinton did nothing to change the trajectory of the country. Look at how everyone is talking about the 'Reagan era' coming to an end. No one will ever talk about the 'Clinton era.'

BTW2 the sig is based on Obama picking all the Clinton people. Obama promised 'change' and instead we are getting retreads.

I love this argument. Nothing Clinton did had any lasting effects, because after he left this dipshit Republican came in and spent spent spent, lowered taxes along with it, and ignored memos threatening attacks from Islamic radicals. You are absolutely correct sir.

 

[Corbett]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: Fear No Evil
I think we're starting to see the clear pattern of Democrat Party corruption.

Awesoem.

I hope there is a whole lot more to the point you and your buds can't stand it and leave.

:thumbsup:

Dave,

What is your new obsession with wanting republicans to "leave if you dont like it" all about?

Its such a pathetic and immature thing to say ans shows just how much of a partisan kook hack you really are.

 

[Dari]

Originally posted by: ProfJohn

Originally posted by: Dari

Originally posted by: ProfJohn
BTW One of the big unions looks to be involved in this. Will be interesting to see what happens.

Would be great to see a judge kick out the union leadership and put them under the federal eye ala the Teamsters and also ban them from political contributions for set number of years.

Coming from a Republican, your sig is pretty stupid. The Clinton years were a period of peace and prosperity.

They were also full of scandals... Obama is just getting a head start.

BTW Nothing Clinton did had any lasting effect, outside of Kosovo. And I mean NOTHING.
Surplus was gone in less than two years. All that peace was just an illusion, Islamic radicals were waging war against us and we just ignored them till 9-11. His economic miracle was based on the tech bubble that burst as he was leaving office.

Over all they were good years, but as even Obama said, Clinton did nothing to change the trajectory of the country. Look at how everyone is talking about the 'Reagan era' coming to an end. No one will ever talk about the 'Clinton era.'

BTW2 the sig is based on Obama picking all the Clinton people. Obama promised 'change' and instead we are getting retreads.

Man, you are stupid.

 

[Genx87]

Should be interesting to see if Jackson Jr is part of this scandal. According to the stories yesterday somebody claiming to represent him approached the Gov and offered money for the position. I really find it hard to believe somebody would do this for Jackson on their own. And then another candidate is supposed to be the AG of IL. Tip of the iceberg.

 

[dawp]

Could have been the FBI posing as a Jackson rep just to get Blagojevich.

 

[Genx87]

Originally posted by: dawp
Could have been the FBI posing as a Jackson rep just to get Blagojevich.

Then why does the prosecutor want to talk to Jackson?