Jefferson Re-elected (Democrats re-elect crook)

WWLTV.com ^ | 12/9/06

[LdSentinal]

Congressman William Jefferson has been re-elected to Congress, according to WWL-TV election analyst Greg Rigamer.

With two-thirds of the vote counted, Jefferson had a 6,000-vote lead over challenger Karen Carter.

"I'm a little worried about what this is going to say to the nation," said City Councilwoman Cynthia Hedge-Morrell, a Carter supporter.

Jefferson was forced into the runoff against a fellow Democrat when he failed to win 50 percent of the vote in a crowded open multiparty primary. His opponent, state Rep. Karen Carter, is seeking to become the first black woman from Louisiana elected to Congress.

Jefferson, 59, has been handicapped by a wide-ranging investigation into allegations that he took bribes – including $90,000 allegedly found in his freezer during an FBI raid -- from a company seeking lucrative contracts in the Nigerian telecommunications market. He has not been charged with any crime and denies any wrongdoing.

The scandal turned the race into a debate largely divided along racial lines, an age-old dynamic in this city that has intensified since Hurricane Katrina displaced large numbers of blacks and upended their demographic and political dominance.

Whites, who overwhelmingly voted for Carter in the primary and have been her most enthusiastic financial backers, believe a Jefferson win would confirm this city's image as corrupt and untrustworthy as it asks the nation to fund its recovery from Katrina.

[LdSentinal]

Hey Nancy Pelosi, here's your "Culture of Corruption"

[Omega Man II]

He may be a crook, but he won by campaigning on traditional values. For whatever it is worth:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1748569/posts

# In his latest ad, Jefferson is turning to social issues to motivate the churchgoing African-American community. He accuses Carter of supporting same-sex marriage, late-term abortions and cloning. He's running as a cultural conservative in an overwhelmingly Dem district.

Full script: ANNCR: Karen Carter says there's a big difference between her and Congressman Jefferson. Especially when it comes to family values. Karen Carter voted for same-sex marriage. (on screen: picture of two women holding hands) Congressman Jefferson voted against it. Karen Carter voted for late-term abortions.

Congressman Jefferson voted to stop late-term abortions altogether. Congressman Jefferson voted to make it illegal to clone a human being. But Karen Carter was the only member of the Louisiana House to vote against making human cloning a crime. Big difference? You bet there is

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[dighton]

“I’m a little worried about what this is going to say to the nation,” said City Councilwoman Cynthia Hedge-Morrell, a Carter supporter.

Two syllables, “crime pays.”

[Jorge]

a Jefferson win would confirm this city's image as corrupt and untrustworthy as it asks the nation to fund its recovery from Katrina.

So it's true to it's trashy image. Big surprise.

[Txsleuth]

ROFLMAO


It just never stops, does it?

[cripplecreek]

I love beating liberals over the head with this crap;

[cicero's_son]

God, I hope the national GOP gets on this immediately.

We need to hang this a-hole around Pelosi's neck.

[A message]

He ran on the traditional values crook platform.

[llevrok]

America. You get the government you elect.

Have we become that disengaged or that callused that electing crooks is OK?

[doug from upland]

MIDI - COLD AS ICE

This bill's cold as ice...my boss says it won't suffice, no sir
This isn't very nice...he'll make me pay the price, no sir

I've not had a hundred that would ever snap
So Congressman Jefferson what is this crap
I bring pizza hot...right here to your door
I live off my tips...what are you doing this for?

This bill's cold as ice...my boss says it won't suffice, no sir
This isn't very nice...he'll make me pay the price, no sir

I don't understand dishonest Democrats
We search for corruption...that is where you're always at
One day a rich drunk drives off of a bridge
Now you hide your bribe money right there in your fridge

Cold as ice...it's freezing my hand
Cold as ice

This hundred is cold as ice
This hundred is cold as ice
This hundred is cod as ice

[RedRover]

Yippee! His indictment will be a lot more entertaining.

[Rome2000]

God, I hope the national GOP gets on this immediately.

That would be completely out of character for the national GOP.

[The Mayor]

They did the same thing here in New York..
Just look at Hevesi and the rest of them.

[spyone]

The O.J. congressman.

[A message]

Good one DFU, hadn't seen that ditty.

[darkwing104]

Are people in Louisiana "stuck on stupid"?

[1COUNTER-MORTER-68]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

[Anti-Bubba182]

"Hey Nancy Pelosi, here's your "Culture of Corruption""

I am not slightly surprised. Dems excoriate GOP crooks and reelect their own! Foley makes gay email suggestions and resigns. Studs has gay sex with an intern does not resign, is defiant, and is actually cheered on the house floor.

The GOP is stupid not to point this out every chance they get and the electorate that elected these animals deserves everything bad they get. It is too bad that good people live in those districts with them.

[Intolerant in NJ]

"I'm a little worried about what this is going to say to the nation," said City Councilwoman Cynthia Hedge-Morrell...you'll worry more when he's carted off to the pen.......

[Bush gal in LA]

''It just never stops, does it?''.........Tee hee! Nope, I guess the next thing for Pelosi to do will be to appoint him to a big committee assignment . Perhaps she'll make him chair of the ''ethics'' committee! ROTF!