Jefferson political prospects still bright (??)

[funkybutt]

Probe doesn't produce flood of challengers

http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/frontpage/index.ssf?/base/news-6/1153720626258990.xml&coll=1

Simple logic dictates that U.S. Rep. William Jefferson, who sits squarely in the cross hairs of a sprawling federal corruption investigation, should be considered politically vulnerable as the fall election season draws near.

But with the deadline to sign up for the Nov. 7 congressional race less than three weeks away, the silence on the campaign trail is deafening. In fact, the embattled eight-term New Orleans Democrat has drawn only one announced opponent, a political unknown.

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"I think everyone is waiting to see if there is any validity to the charges that have been discussed," Boissiere said.

"Right now, the congressman is enjoying a good working relationship with the local political establishment. As a result, he's getting the benefit of the doubt. But if an indictment comes down, you could see some serious movement."

*questions* anyone know what's taking so long for this indictment?

[jaysunb]

1. A form of water torture.....

for the Democratic Party, that is. It will be one of the last ditch offensives thrown at us in mid October.

[slackmaster]

2. Oh, THAT Jefferson

I was thinking this was about bringing back a REAL Jefferson.



Never mind.