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Democrats can't agree on successor to Jesse Jackson Jr.
Chicago Tribune ^ | 12/15/12 | Rick Pearson

Posted on 12/15/2012 5:01:34 PM PST by Libloather

Democrats can't agree on successor to Jesse Jackson Jr.
By Rick Pearson
Tribune reporter
5:22 p.m. CST, December 15, 2012

Democratic leaders spent four hours Saturday listening to 16 candidates audition for the party's endorsement to replace former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., but were unable to solidify behind one contender.

After 90 minutes of deliberations, South Side and south suburban committeemen voted for an “open primary,” after Thornton Township chairman Frank Zuccarelli failed to win a majority of the weighted vote on behalf of veteran state Sen. Donne Trotter of Chicago.

Trotter spoke the longest and also gained the most praise among as he appeared for nearly 40 minutes before Democratic leaders of the six Chicago wards and five suburban Cook County townships in the 2nd Congressional District.

(Excerpt) Read more at chicagotribune.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: 112th; chicago; democrats; il2012; jackson; jjj; thug
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To: Libloather

What? No one CORRUPT enough in their barnyard? *SPIT*


21 posted on 12/15/2012 6:20:11 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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To: Libloather

Satan is not available for the commies?


22 posted on 12/15/2012 6:21:36 PM PST by SaraJohnson
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To: Libloather

Have Baraq pardon Blago and give it to him.
He deserves it.


23 posted on 12/15/2012 6:23:25 PM PST by nascarnation (Baraq's economic policy: trickle up poverty)
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To: Libloather
I've got an idea ...

Just in case that Senate opportunity in S Carolina doesn't work out for him.

24 posted on 12/15/2012 6:25:20 PM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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To: johnd201
How’s about Angela Davis? Oh, she’s dead too.

She'll be disappointed to hear that.

25 posted on 12/15/2012 6:33:16 PM PST by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: Libloather

One thing is certain. Whites need not apply.


26 posted on 12/15/2012 7:24:06 PM PST by Venturer
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To: unixfox

Same thing...


27 posted on 12/15/2012 7:39:59 PM PST by Sir Francis Dashwood ("Arjuna, why have you have dropped your bow???")
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To: Libloather

I’m sure they can find another criminal to take his place. They are prob trying to upgrade and find an openly racist black woman criminal to take his place.


28 posted on 12/15/2012 8:38:04 PM PST by oldenuff2no
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To: Libloather

What about Barack Obama? I know most freepers don’t agree with his views, but I’m sure they would be in favor of him getting the seat.


29 posted on 12/16/2012 5:12:55 AM PST by darthxenu (Give peace a chance - end jihad now.)
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