Rep. Jackson: 'I reject and denounce pay-to-play politics'

[babylonsister]

Run time: 03:14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMcTcxfsAao   Posted on YouTube: December 10, 2008 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: December 10, 2008 By DU Member: babylonsister Views on DU: 825

 

[countingbluecars]

1. Thanks for posting this.

I missed it live. Jackson continues to impress me.

[saracat]

2. And anyone should believe JJ Jr was the only pol in Illinois politics that didn't "know"

Blag was invoved in "pay to play" and wse should believe that he actually thought this Governor, after having done many "well known abuses" ( having previously convicted of such)would evaluate the Senate candidates on qualifications? Gimme a break.

[grantcart]

3. Impressive statement

[ProSense]

4. More info

"...federal officials say the recordings did not pick up any conversations with Candidate 5 or the emissary."

[Cubfan031]

5. Not for me.....

I'm not buying this either.......Me thinks JJ protests too
much...

[goodhue]

6. great statement

I hope Jesse Jr is the next Senator from Illinois

[MindMatter]

7. Going out on a limb, are we?

It is, gosh darn it, just a little bit stinky to sell a Senate spot to the highest bidder.

OK, There I've said it.

[mopinko]

8. my, my, my

so many dems ready to hang the whole democratic party of illinois out to dry.

[wiley]

9. Still wants that Senate seat?

He did say that he really still wants that Senate seat. I guess he had to respond but to use the opportunity to say he really wants that Senate seat. I don't think it matters at this point anyway, but someone needs to get him some new advisors. It's like selling life insurance at a funeral. Sad thing is that he would still be a better Senator than any Republican. But that's not really even a compliment these days. Senatorial politics is really a blood sport. Can't get in the gladiators' ring and say someone played you when they are already coming at you with swords just for sport.