Sources Say Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is 'Senate Candidate #5' (BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!)

ABC ^ | Dec 10, 08 | BRIAN ROSS

[LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget]

Chicago Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) is the anonymous "Senate Candidate #5" whose emissaries Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich reportedly claimed offered up to a million dollars to name him to the U.S. Senate, federal law enforcement sources tell ABC News.

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. said today that the FBI wants to interview him as part of the investigation...

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. said today that the FBI wants to interview him as part of the investigation into Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, though he says he's been told he is not a target of the probe. In this 2005 file photo, Blagojevich, left, is congratulated by Rev. Jesse Jackson, right, and Jackson's son, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. D-Ill., second from right, after Blagojevich delivered his State of the State address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly in the House of Representatives at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill.

(Seth Perlman/AP Photo)

According to the FBI affidavit in the case, Blagojevich "stated he might be able to cut a deal with Senate Candidate 5 that provided ROD BLAGOJEVICH" with something "tangible up front."

Jackson Jr. said this morning he was contacted yesterday by federal prosecutors in Chicago who he said "asked me to come in and share with them my insights and thoughts about the selection process."

Jackson Jr. said "I don't know" when asked if he was Candidate #5, but said he was told "I am not a target of this investigation."

[maggief]

I am left wondering how much the Kennedy’s are offering for a Caroline appointment.

It’s not happenstance she was on 0’s VP search committee. Political posturing for the swimmer’s support, IMHO.

[austinaero]

Seems Rod and John Edwards use the same hairdresser.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Target actually offers a couple of home versions of that machine...

[hoosiermama]

Reminds me of the auction barn...Everyone come, pick up your number at the door.

[nufsed]

I don’t think the Kennedy’s are offering money directly. They are offering Teddy Bear’s political support for NY projects.

[popdonnelly]

“He must think the world’s filled with stupid people.”

Well, he keeps getting elected.

[bella1]

Time will tell, but look how quickly life can change. It wasn’t but a few short weeks ago when the country was ready to herald in the new messiah.. well his halo is beginning to loose its luster. Lets just wait and see how this plays out over the next few days. After all, this story just broke yesterday.

[henkster]

Justice, political office and government services are all commodities; you get as much as you can afford.

Who says capitalism is dead? The dems are practicing it quite well.

[hoosiermama]

Sweet Lou for Senate!

[GalaxieFiveHundred]

Illinois politics is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side.

A tweak of the late Hunter Thompson's quote about the music business.

[teletech]

Do congressmen make that much money?

Only if they are DemocRATS.

[austinaero]

“Don’t underestimate the power of the race card, FRiend.”

Jesse Senior is very busy these days, sitting in with the fired and disgrunted union employees at the window company and now his son has to go see “The Man.”

I wonder how cold it is in Chi Town today.

[Ann Archy]

He can’t lose his luster if the American sheeple are kept in the dark.....or are just as corrupt as he is.

[polymuser]

Post that on today’s Rush and Hannity threads in bold.

[omega4179]

But did fitzmas cut off the investigation before it got to zeo or did he get this out just in time??

[JustaCowgirl]

This has got to be a record even for Dems, a scandal plagued administration before the inauguration

Maybe Judge Roberts can read Barry his Miranda rights at the inauguration instead of the oath of office.

[eureka!]

Looks like Michelle My Belle may be a “specifically named invdividual” in the complaint as well (scroll down): http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/

[Phoenix11]

Rezko rolled on the bigger fish Blago... next on the food chain........

I heard Rezko might roll on the Giannoulias family...

In any case, all roads lead to The One.

[NeoCaveman]

.(oh, I just realized why it is called the pokey..)

Blago called in ghey today.

[FrankR]

"How much was paid for the seat when he ran? WHo paid it? How is he planning on paying it back?"

Very Good Point!!!!

It is my understanding that he only won because he got his opponent "disqualified". Personally, I don't think he's smart enough to do that all by himself.

Wouldn't it be sweet irony if the b.c. thing jumped up and disqualified him...we can only "HOPE" for the "CHANGE".