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Jesse Jackson Column Draws Heat from Ohio Sec. of State's Office
Copyright 2004 Editor & Publisher ^ | December 01, 2004 6:00 PM ET | Joe Strupp

Posted on 12/03/2004 2:20:00 AM PST by Former Military Chick

NEW YORK A syndicated newspaper column by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, which slammed Ohio's handling of the recent presidential election, is being accused of "blatant inaccuracies" by the Ohio Secretary of State's office.

Carlo Lo Paro, press secretary for Republican Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, claims that Jackson's column, distributed earlier this week through Tribune Media Services, contains numerous inaccuracies that hint at improper behavior by Blackwell's office.

"We expect someone writing an op-ed and a syndicate distributing that op-ed would fact-check information and have a responsibility to the facts," Lo Paro told E&P Wednesday. "We believe someone can have a different point of view, but offer truthful information."

Lo Paro said Blackwell had not yet decided if he would formally respond to the column, but he said the secretary of state had written his own op-ed, the second in less than a week, which will be made available to daily newspapers on Thursday. The first, distributed on Thanksgiving, was printed in The Cincinnati Enquirer and The Washington Times.

John Twohey, Tribune Media vice president of editorial and operations, said the syndicate had not received any negative reaction to the column, or any complaints from Blackwell's office. "If they have specific reservations about the column, I would be eager to talk to them," he said.

A spokesman at Jackson's office declined immediate comment.

The column in question was distributed by Tribune Media on Nov. 29, according to the syndicate's Web site.

Jackson took issue with Ohio's handling of the recent presidential race. The column contends that Blackwell, who has also worked for the Bush campaign, either made mistakes or overtly sought to help Bush.

"The vote in Ohio decided the presidential race, but it was marred by intolerable, often partisan, irregularities and discrepancies," wrote Jackson, who has spent several days in Ohio seeking attention for an investigation into the vote there. "U.S. citizens have as much reason as those in Kiev to be concerned that the fix was in."

Jackson's column then went on to cite several specific allegations of either improper actions or poor oversight by Blackwell's office. Those include several that Lo Paro contends are false.

Lo Paro challenged Jackson's assertion that the head of the Diebold Co. had helped sway the Ohio vote Bush's way through his company's electronic voting machines. "Ohio does not use Diebold electronic machines," he said.

Then there's Jackson's complaint that the vote count had taken too long. "It's three weeks after the election and Ohio still hasn't counted the votes and certified the election," the column says.

LoParo's response: "Legally we have until Dec. 7 to certify the vote and we are doing that. He insinuates some sort of delay marred by fraud, but it took this long in 2000 and it actually takes longer in non-presidential years, because there is no hurry to meet the electoral college."

The press secretary also counter's Jackson's charge that "Blackwell reversed the rules on provisional ballots that were in place in spring 2004" so that voters could only cast them in their home precincts. "That has been the law since 1990," Lo Paro said.

Finally, Lo Paro objected to Jackson's statement that "Blackwell presided over a voting system that resulted in quick, short lines in the dominantly Republican suburbs and four-hour and longer waiting lines in the inner cities." Said Lo Paro, "There is no proof that there were longer lines in Democratic precincts than in Republican precincts."


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: auntjemima; balkanization; blackwell; democrats; division; intimidation; jackson; jail; jessehijacksum; jessesayswhosblack; lies; povertypimp; racebaiter; racehustler; racepimp; racepolitics; rainbowpush; stealallthevotes; thug; uncletom
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To: Former Military Chick

Finally, Lo Paro objected to Jackson's statement that "Blackwell presided over a voting system that resulted in quick, short lines in the dominantly Republican suburbs and four-hour and longer waiting lines in the inner cities." Said Lo Paro, "There is no proof that there were longer lines in Democratic precincts than in Republican precincts."




Thats why my wife and I stood in line for 3 hours right Jesse? What a maroon.....


21 posted on 12/03/2004 3:46:05 AM PST by MikefromOhio (37 days until I can leave Iraq for good....)
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To: Former Military Chick
wrote Jackson, who has spent several days in Ohio seeking attention

That segment of text describes what Jesse is always up to. No press, no cameras, no microphones = no Jesse.

22 posted on 12/03/2004 3:56:57 AM PST by capt. norm (Rap is to music what the Etch-A-Sketch is to art.)
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To: Former Military Chick
John Twohey, Tribune Media vice president of editorial and operations, said the syndicate had not received any negative reaction to the column,

Uh, maybe that's because anyone of import is afraid of Jesse's 'habit' of branding anyone who disagrees with him as a Racist. Then there's his bus loads of thugs that Jesse can dispatch at a moments notice to harass anyone at will.

23 posted on 12/03/2004 3:57:08 AM PST by Condor51 (May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't. - Gen G Patton)
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To: Former Military Chick

I'm surprised Jesse didn't call Blackwell a racist.


24 posted on 12/03/2004 4:17:52 AM PST by Right Wing Assault (On the Islamic agenda: Convert or DIE! (Or be enslaved.))
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To: zert_28

During the Presidential campaign, Ohio job lose was often cited by the Democrats. The economic environment in Ohio is effected more by State policy than Federal policy. State expenditures have risen over 70% during the last 10 years. Taxes have steadily risen, including the state sales tax. I'll be voting for Ken Blackwell also, he's a real Republican. Does Petro want the job also?


25 posted on 12/03/2004 4:20:28 AM PST by HankReardon
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To: Former Military Chick

He's irrelevant.


26 posted on 12/03/2004 4:23:01 AM PST by Recon Dad (Fear Not)
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To: Former Military Chick

Woo Hoo, smack old Jesse down, Mr. Blackwell!! Couldn't happen to a more deserving person!


27 posted on 12/03/2004 4:23:43 AM PST by SuziQ (W STILL the President)
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To: dawn53
A spokesman at Jackson's office declined immediate comment.

Some spokesman!

28 posted on 12/03/2004 4:25:03 AM PST by JimVT (I was born a Democrat..but then I grew up)
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To: Former Military Chick

Jesse is a has-been who never was. I think folks on the left are also getting tired of him. Or maybe I just hope that.


29 posted on 12/03/2004 4:25:57 AM PST by Puddleglum (Thank God the Boston blowhard lost)
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To: Former Military Chick

Jesse...How's that house deal coming along for that young chick you had happy times with????......


30 posted on 12/03/2004 4:26:15 AM PST by Route101
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To: Puddleglum
"Jesse is a has-been who never was. I think folks on the left are also getting tired of him. Or maybe I just hope that."

Ol' Jesse thought he was the heir-apparent for MLK, and when he wasn't his spoiled-a$$ "inner child" decided just to pitch a tantrum and make trouble. Whereever there's a camera, Jesse will be there; whereever there's a chance to extort money from a corporation, Jesse will be there.
31 posted on 12/03/2004 4:32:36 AM PST by FrankR (Don't let the bastards wear you down...)
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To: zert_28

I am thoroughly impressed with the great job Blackwell has done when everyone knew Ohio would be under the microscope. Ohio, and the nation, were truly blessed to have this man in this office at this time.


32 posted on 12/03/2004 4:33:49 AM PST by kittymyrib
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To: Route101

I'd like to go to one of his rallies with a sign that says "Daddy - I'm your love child!" - old white, middle-aged me. It would give pause.


33 posted on 12/03/2004 4:37:08 AM PST by Puddleglum (Thank God the Boston blowhard lost)
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To: JimVT; IGOTMINE; patton; Corin Stormhands; Grampa Dave

I'm normally not a pay-per-view kind of guy, but I'd fork out some $$$ to see Sec. Blackwell kick Reverend [Gag! Wretch!] Jackson's corrupt, pathetic rear end all around a ring.


34 posted on 12/03/2004 4:39:38 AM PST by Coop (In memory of a true hero - Pat Tillman)
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To: Pookyhead

"You can't call him on it, He's black and therefore cannot be wrong about anything. Anyone who says he is wrong...is a racist."

Yep. You can only do that to Dr. Rice and Colin Powell and get away with it. Oh, and you must be a lib to do so.


35 posted on 12/03/2004 4:43:47 AM PST by PatriotGirl827 (Member of the Vast Right Wing Pajama Party)
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To: johniegrad

Now there's an interesting thought. How would someone react to having 40,000,000 lawsuits filed against them?


36 posted on 12/03/2004 4:48:39 AM PST by I_dmc
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To: Former Military Chick
A syndicated newspaper column by the Rev. Jesse Jackson

That's Jesse Jackass-on from now on!

;-)

37 posted on 12/03/2004 4:54:57 AM PST by beyond the sea (I know beyond a doubt ...... my heart will lead me there)
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To: JimVT
A spokesman at Jackson's office declined immediate comment.

The couldn't, Blackwell hit the ball out of the park!

May the blood of innocents shed under Jesse, shine under the florescent lamps of justice and shouted from the housetops. That, that which is hidden be revealed for all to see.

38 posted on 12/03/2004 4:59:22 AM PST by sr4402
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To: zert_28

Saw Blackwell on Fox election eve and was impressed with him. First time I'd heard of him & definitely thought it would not be the last.


39 posted on 12/03/2004 5:03:16 AM PST by elli1
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To: Former Military Chick
Okay, so what do we have here...

Liberal lies, unsubstantiated accusations, and assertions of impropriety spewed forth by one of the left's increasingly irrelevant parasite's versus reality and the cold, hard facts.

Hmmmm... My guess is that the MSM will either call for an investigation "based on the 'merit' of the claims" or call it a draw.
40 posted on 12/03/2004 5:04:06 AM PST by Common Sense 101
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