Bummer.
Jesse Jackson Jr. was caught on tape sobbing and hugging Governor Blagojevich at the DNC Convention in Denver this fall.
He’s probably really sobbing after it was reported that Jackson’s supporters were raising $1 million for Hot Rod Blagojevich to get him to appoint Jesse Jr. to the Senate.
And, now this…
David Jackson yells at drivers during a protest to oust U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. outside his office in Chicago, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008. Allegations have surfaced that an emissary may have offered to raise money for Gov. Rod Blagojevich in exchange for Jackson being appointed to President-elect Barack Obama’s Senate seat. (AP/Paul Beaty)
Protesters met outside his Chicago office today shouting, “Ho ho ho, Jesse Jr.’s gotta go.”
Chicago Breaking News reported, via Free Republic:
At least some of his constituents want embattled Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. to resign.
About a dozen protesters stood outside his Chicago office today shouting, “Ho ho ho, Jesse Jr.’s gotta go.”
Protest organizer Harold Davis says he believes allegations that an emissary may have offered to raise money for Gov. Rod Blagojevich in exchange for Jackson being appointed to President-elect Barack Obama’s Senate seat.
Davis says Jackson has tainted the democratic process and his political career is over.
Others in the south side neighborhood disagree. Several passersby shouted support for Jackson and one yelled, “Leave Jesse alone.”
Pass the popcorn, Nahanni.
Related… Doug Ross breaks down the Blago Indictment in plain English.
Previously:
BUSTED!… ILLINOIS GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH ARRESTED! (Video)
Blagojevich Calls His Buddy Obama a Motherf***er
Best. Corruptocrat. Headline. Ever.
“Blagojevich Arrest Shakes Obama Presidency to Its Core”
Oh Brother… Obama Already Caught Lying About His Contact With Blagojevich
Obama & Emanuel Worked Closely to Get Blagojevich Elected
Obama Met With Blagojevich in Chicago On Nov. 5 To Discuss Senate Seat
Oh Gee We’re All Shocked… Jesse Jackson Jr. Is “Senate Candidate No. 5”
Warning: Bumpy Road Ahead… Blagojevich Gets Tossed Under Bus
Report: Michelle Obama Is “Specifically Named Individual” in Indictment
Change… Blagojevich Held 2 Hour Long Conference Call With Obama Advisors
Ruh-Roh…Rahm Emanuel Continues to Duck Questions On Hot Rod
The Blagojevich-Obama Team Conference Call (Video)
Rahmbo El Busto!… Emanuel Spoke With Hot Rod About Senate Seat… Several Times!
Rendell Blasts Obama Over Hot Rod Scandal
Rahmbo Fed Hot Rod Names of Acceptable Senate Candidates
Madigans Hold a Father-Daughter Dance Behind Hot Rod Scandal (Video)
Rahmbo-Blago Talks Sink Obama’s Credibility
