For Democrats, mental illnes and criminal records are resume enhancers.
Exactly. Why with that resume he could very well be the next governor here in IL.
Unlike Jackson, Rostenkowski was convicted and served prison time following an investigation for improper use of his congressional fund. Still, the powerful Democrat won elections with the ethical clouds swirling around him — until the indictment came. Then he was ousted by a little known Republican, ending a 36-year political career.
Rosti crushed the reformers in the Democratic Primary. I believe it was a negotiating tactic. Then he completely withdrew his machine during the general giving the seat to the GOP. He would have been reelected indictment or not.