Jackson (D-IL) facing mounting calls to explain illness, extended absence

[Chris_]

Rep. Jackson facing mounting calls to explain illness, extended absence

Democratic Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is facing mounting calls to provide more details about his unexplained indefinite leave of absence from Congress.

The congressman's office says a "serious" medical condition has Jackson undergoing treatment. But officials as high as Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat and senior member of the Illinois congressional delegation, are now urging him to clear up what exactly has kept him from work since June 10. Durbin is joined by church leaders, Jackson political challengers and voters in asking for more details and expressing concern about whether they are still being represented by their elected official.

"As a public official, there comes a point when you have a responsibility to tell the public what's going on," said Durbin, according to Crain’s Chicago Business. Jackson "will soon have to make a report on the physical condition he's struggling with."

Jackson, who was elected to Congress in a 1995 special election, has lately become the subject of a Capitol Hill ethics investigation.

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Curiouser and curiouser.

[thundley4]

AIDS?  Drug Rehab? 

[DefiantSix]

AIDS?  Drug Rehab? 

How likely is he to get his ass handed to him in his re-election bid?

[Ralph Wiggum]

How likely is he to get his ass handed to him in his re-election bid?

In his neighborhood? Normally automatic re-election. But if Durbin is worried, gives me hope. But, it'll be a Dem even if jr doesn't end up running.

[thundley4]

In his neighborhood? Normally automatic re-election. But if Durbin is worried, gives me hope. But, it'll be a Dem even if jr doesn't end up running.

He could be dead and probably get reelected just on the dead votes alone.

[Kyle Ricky]

I think he is in hiding because of the ethics charges against him the come from Blaggo offering him Obama's old senate seat. I think he got the seat illegally. There is talk that Jesse Jackson, Sr. 'talked' to Blaggo and 'convinced' him to give it to his son. If that comes out to be true, Jesse Jackson, Jr. (and hopefully Sr.) will be going to jail for a little while.

[marv]

http://thehill.com/homenews/house/237141-questions-mount-over-jackson-jrs-absence

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Jackson's family has also been largely silent throughout the episode. On Tuesday, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the lawmaker's father and a former Democratic presidential hopeful, told a Chicago television station that it would be “inappropriate” to reveal the details of his son's condition now.

“I speak as a father,” the elder Jackson told an NBC affiliate. “During this pain, as he comes out of his crisis, we will be with him. And we hope that he'll be fully restored to his health. Right now, he's going through a tremendous challenge.”

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Sounds like rehab to me........

[Bad Dog]

For the life of me, I can't figure out the reason for their panic. Dick Turdbin is a big gun to bring out for a junior congress critter.

[Lacarnut]

I don't know what his problem is but I guarantee you that he will not be expelled even if he does not show up between now and election day.

Note: If this was a Repub, the cause would be splattered all over the airwaves. This is purposely being hushed up by the media.

[thundley4]

There have been rumors and denials of a suicide attempt.

[obumazombie]

I think he is in hiding because of the ethics charges against him the come from Blaggo offering him Obama's old senate seat. I think he got the seat illegally. There is talk that Jesse Jackson, Sr. 'talked' to Blaggo and 'convinced' him to give it to his son. If that comes out to be true, Jesse Jackson, Jr. (and hopefully Sr.) will be going to jail for a little while.

After reading the book "Shakedown" by Kenneth Timmerman, I would be glad to see that.

[Ralph Wiggum]

There have been rumors and denials of a suicide attempt.

Have been hearing the same thing on WLS the past few days.

[Kyle Ricky]

After reading the book "Shakedown" by Kenneth Timmerman, I would be glad to see that.

Seeing both of those scumbags go to jail for a while, or longer, would be the highlight of my day.

[CG6468]

There have been rumors and denials of a suicide attempt.

My wife heard that this morning.

[debk]

Jackson's family has also been largely silent throughout the episode. On Tuesday, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the lawmaker's father and a former Democratic presidential hopeful, told a Chicago television station that it would be “inappropriate” to reveal the details of his son's condition now.

“I speak as a father,” the elder Jackson told an NBC affiliate. “During this pain, as he comes out of his crisis, we will be with him. And we hope that he'll be fully restored to his health. Right now, he's going through a tremendous challenge.”

 

Wow, Jesse....you want privacy? Different when it's YOUR kid or YOUR family, isn't it?

You've never cared when it was a Republican or their family.

Wonder if you will behave differently next time a witch hunt is started on a Republican.

No, probably not. You will be right there leading the charge for all the nitty-gritty details.

 


I, however, do hope YOUR kid's health is restored.

[Kyle Ricky]

Wow, Jesse....you want privacy? Different when it's YOUR kid or YOUR family, isn't it?

You've never cared when it was a Republican or their family.

Wonder if you will behave differently next time a witch hunt is started on a Republican.

No, probably not. You will be right there leading the charge for all the nitty-gritty details.

 


I, however, do hope YOUR kid's health is restored.

Jesse Jackson spoke at Penn State here a couple of years ago. They were giving out free tickets to hear him, and maybe have the opportunity to speak with him. I denied the tickets and told them to just tell him I said he is a scumbag. They didn't like that 

[Eupher]

Wow, Jesse....you want privacy? Different when it's YOUR kid or YOUR family, isn't it?

You've never cared when it was a Republican or their family.

Wonder if you will behave differently next time a witch hunt is started on a Republican.

No, probably not. You will be right there leading the charge for all the nitty-gritty details.

 


I, however, do hope YOUR kid's health is restored.

    

Jesse has had a long and fruitful career in committing extortion, screwing around on his wife, and fathering kids out of wedlock.

He understands the need for privacy all right -- as long as it benefits him.

**** you, Jesse. 

[DefiantSix]

There have been rumors and denials of a suicide attempt.

Possible.  After all, if I were related to the poverty pimp Jesse Jackson after the Treyvon Walker cluster**** blowed up in their faces, I'd probably want to eat a gun barrel myself.

[Kyle Ricky]

It was just released that Jesse Jackson Jr. is being treated for a mood disorder. His doctor claimed that all calls about drug and alcohol abuse are false. I think his doctor is full of crap. Especially seeing that more and more Dems are demanding that he tell what is going on. His doctor said that because of HIPPA, he ain't telling squat. So we will probably never know what is going on.

[vesta111]

It was just released that Jesse Jackson Jr. is being treated for a mood disorder. His doctor claimed that all calls about drug and alcohol abuse are false. I think his doctor is full of crap. Especially seeing that more and more Dems are demanding that he tell what is going on. His doctor said that because of HIPPA, he ain't telling squat. So we will probably never know what is going on.

I know what happend, Jr. tripped over his dog and beaned himself on the coffee table.     Poor man was unconscious for 5 hours.   

He awoke in the hospital and was sent home to stay in bed for 2 days.   The maid had left Fox news on the TV 24/7 and when he finally awoke, he found he was thinking like a Republican.

Poor man, when the head ache went away and he was able to controll his bowells, he dressed and went to meetings with the liberals that were outside his new found upstanding.   

No matter what he he had to say was now taken with a grain of salt by his advisers, fans, family or his advisers.

Poor fella, what the heck is wrong with him, somethings wrong here.   So He was dragged off to a Hospital that specialises in " Mood Disorders " to see if there is any way to cleans the impure thoughts from his mind.

Note that only blood relatives will speak to the press,   wife and her family are on the outside now.

Moral to the story,  It is true that mans best friend is a dog, perhaps JR. was lucky to have the accident, this incident may lead him to an honerable life, if the family ever allowes him to leave the clinic and he refuses to take the medication given him.

[CG6468]

It was just released that Jesse Jackson Jr. is being treated for a mood disorder. His doctor claimed that all calls about drug and alcohol abuse are false. I think his doctor is full of crap. Especially seeing that more and more Dems are demanding that he tell what is going on. His doctor said that because of HIPPA, he ain't telling squat. So we will probably never know what is going on.

Since this crap first surfaced, my wife has said that he's in a psych hospital.

[jendf]

There have been rumors and denials of a suicide attempt.

Michelle Malkin tweeted that yesterday too.

[Kyle Ricky]

Since this crap first surfaced, my wife has said that he's in a psych hospital.

The mood disorder tells me that he is in a psych ward as well.

[JohnnyReb]

The mood disorder tells me that he is in a psych ward as well.

You say and do crazy stuff long enough the little men in white coats are bound to get you sooner or later.

[Kyle Ricky]

You say and do crazy stuff long enough the little men in white coats are bound to get you sooner or later.

Isn't that the truth.