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Patrick Kennedy: Rep. Jackson in 'deep' depression
SFGate.com ^ | 8/16/12 | Michelle R. Smith and Sophia Tareen - Associated Press

Posted on 08/16/2012 6:48:36 PM PDT by NormsRevenge

CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is in a "deep" depression and has "a lot of work" ahead of him on the road to recovery, former Rhode Island U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy said Thursday after visiting the hospitalized Chicago Democrat.

Jackson has been on a secretive medical leave since June 10, when family members said he collapsed at their home in Washington. He is currently being treated for bipolar disorder at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. But neither his office nor family members have said much about his medical condition.

The visit from Kennedy — who has suffered with bipolar disorder and been treated at Mayo — gave one of the first outside glimpses of Jackson's health.

"I don't think people understand the depth of his depression. It's deep. He has a lot of work to continue to do to be able to learn how to treat this illness in the most effective way possible," Kennedy told The Associated Press. "Depression is a serious thing, and I'm glad that he's taking it seriously."

Kennedy also suggested Jackson had an initial reluctance to receive help for his illness.

The congressman's wife, Chicago Alderman Sandi Jackson, issued a statement through spokesman Kevin Lampe about Kennedy's visit: "My husband is grateful for his friendship. He and Jesse have a long history in Congress together."

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: 112th; deep; depression; disorders; jackson; jjj; mentalillness; patrickkennedy
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Obama gets re-elected, We all gonna be in a 'Deep Depression'.
1 posted on 08/16/2012 6:48:41 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
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To: NormsRevenge

That won’t stop him from running for his seat again. Nor will it stop him from winning 80% of the vote in his District.


2 posted on 08/16/2012 6:49:55 PM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: NormsRevenge

Knowing that you’re a hell-bound sinner with a legion of demons looking to dine on your corrupted flesh will do that to a fella.


3 posted on 08/16/2012 6:51:11 PM PDT by WorkingClassFilth (I'm for Churchill in 1940!)
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To: NormsRevenge

...he’ll come out of the depression when he gets pardoned...getting caught buying a senate seat WILL put in a purple funk........


4 posted on 08/16/2012 6:51:30 PM PDT by Doogle ((USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: NormsRevenge

Forget Hillary. Jr. Is a perfect replacement for Biden.


5 posted on 08/16/2012 6:56:16 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
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To: NormsRevenge

Obama gets re-elected, We all gonna be in a ‘Deep Depression’.
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Yeah, but Bro. if Romney be gittin’ elected dey gonna be puttin’ all y’all in chains.....fo sho, dog!


6 posted on 08/16/2012 6:57:51 PM PDT by pistolpackinpapa (Why is it that you never see any Obama bumper stickers on cars going to work in the mornings?)
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To: Lurker
And he wanted Soetoro’s empty Senate seat. Birds of a feather...
7 posted on 08/16/2012 7:01:26 PM PDT by immadashell
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To: NormsRevenge

If zero gets reelected he will use executive orders to destroy the USA and cause the crisis he needs to justify taking over everything. We will be suddenly transformed to a progressive, democratic socialist, peoples republic, people’s liberation...whatever name they attach, it will be tyranny at gun point.


8 posted on 08/16/2012 7:01:42 PM PDT by MtnClimber (Zero says we are our brother's keepers. Ask his poverty-striken half brother George how that works.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Bi polar, like, half RAT, half drifting to republican?


9 posted on 08/16/2012 7:02:00 PM PDT by Leo Carpathian (fffffFRrrreeeepppeeee-ssed!)
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To: NormsRevenge

Patches, give him one of your freakin’ Ambien and take him out drinking. That ought to at least cheer you up.


10 posted on 08/16/2012 7:07:15 PM PDT by MIchaelTArchangel
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To: NormsRevenge

Holder let Jackson know an indictment was forthcoming.

This act is insurance against the indictment.

Ya, I’m just guessing.

Anybody got a better answer?


11 posted on 08/16/2012 7:08:44 PM PDT by G Larry (Progressives are Regressive because their objectives devolve to the lowest common denominator.)
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My heart bleeds for him




12 posted on 08/16/2012 7:08:51 PM PDT by Emperor Palpatine (Tosca, mi fai dimenticare Iddio!!!!!)
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To: NormsRevenge

First, I don’t care about this man.

Second, if I did, my first question would be can we take anything these people put out about their cohorts at face value? duh

So, I don’t care, and without a letter from God as proof, I wouldn’t believe it anyway.


13 posted on 08/16/2012 7:09:10 PM PDT by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60s....you weren't really there)
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To: MIchaelTArchangel

He was getting to close to being charged with a felony, this way he can claim that he didn’t know what he was doing.


14 posted on 08/16/2012 7:10:24 PM PDT by onthegulf
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To: NormsRevenge

FUJJjr
Jump!


15 posted on 08/16/2012 7:19:32 PM PDT by BuddaBudd (F U B O)
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To: NormsRevenge

FUJJjr
Jump!


16 posted on 08/16/2012 7:19:33 PM PDT by BuddaBudd (F U B O)
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To: NormsRevenge

FUJJjr
Jump!


17 posted on 08/16/2012 7:19:43 PM PDT by BuddaBudd (F U B O)
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To: NormsRevenge
He finally realized his name is Jesse Jackson, Jr
18 posted on 08/16/2012 7:20:24 PM PDT by TheBigB (Hippie liberal chick: "What do I do about birth control?" Me: "Just use your personality.")
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To: NormsRevenge

Most merciful Father, You have committed to our love and care our fellow human beings and their necessities. Graciously be with and prosper all those who serve the sick and those in need. Let their service be abundantly blessed as they bring relief to the suffering, comfort to the sorrowing, and peace to the dying. Grant them the knowledge that inasmuch as they do it unto the least of the Master’s brethren, they do it unto Him; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord.


19 posted on 08/16/2012 7:22:42 PM PDT by Fester Chugabrew (Kyrie Eleison)
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To: MIchaelTArchangel

Patches should take Jr. on a memorial drive...over Dike Bridge on Chappaquiddick.


20 posted on 08/16/2012 7:28:42 PM PDT by mass55th (Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
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