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.
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What? No one CORRUPT enough in their barnyard? *SPIT*
Satan is not available for the commies?
Have Baraq pardon Blago and give it to him.
He deserves it.
Just in case that Senate opportunity in S Carolina doesn't work out for him.
One thing is certain. Whites need not apply.
Same thing...
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.
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.
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