Topic: Rep.Jesse Jackson Jr. back en route to Mayo
no photo
Mon 10/22/12 04:43 PM
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who covertly went on medical leave months ago and has given no sign of when he'll return to work, seems to be in a "fragile state" and is heading back to the hospital where he was treated for bipolar disorder, a fellow Democratic Illinois congressmen said Monday.
http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1647954-congressman-ill-rep-jackson-en-route-to-mayo.html#.7518-stage-set1-2
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush said Jackson looked well when he visited him at his home, but that he was going back to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., on Monday for what could be another extended stay. Jackson's father, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, has characterized the Mayo visit as a checkup that could lead to further inpatient treatment.

Jackson quietly went on medical leave in June, and his office released little information until confirming he was being treated at Mayo for bipolar disorder and gastrointestinal issues. He was released in September and returned to his Washington home.

Jackson also remains under a House Ethics Committee investigation for ties to imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The committee is looking into allegations that Jackson was involved in discussions about raising money for Blagojevich's campaign in exchange for an appointment to President Barack Obama's vacated U.S. Senate seat. And the announcement of the leave came just days after a former fundraiser connected to those allegations was arrested on unrelated federal medical fraud charges.

Jackson has denied wrongdoing. More recently, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that there is a federal investigation related to his campaign finances. Jackson vigorously campaigned earlier this year when he faced his most credible Democratic challenger of his career, former U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson, but still captured a strong majority.
He was fine until these investigations started. Let's hope he gets well soon.

willing2's photo
Mon 10/22/12 05:11 PM
I read a report he was spotted out partying just a couple days ago.

Can't they investigate the preek at the clinic?

no photo
Mon 10/22/12 05:15 PM
He wasn't partying, it was a mental rehab treatment. winking

Dodo_David's photo
Mon 10/22/12 05:25 PM

I read a report he was spotted out partying just a couple days ago.

Can't they investigate the preek at the clinic?


If you are going to spread a negative rumor about Mr. Jackson, then could you at least support it with some kind of news report?

willing2's photo
Mon 10/22/12 05:32 PM


I read a report he was spotted out partying just a couple days ago.

Can't they investigate the preek at the clinic?


If you are going to spread a negative rumor about Mr. Jackson, then could you at least support it with some kind of news report?

I wouldn't just throw chit out there.

I posted another article from the Enquirer and was told it was BS. Haven't heard word back when I posted a Left-leaning report saying the same thing.

Jesse Jackson Jr. Medical Leave: Congressman Reportedly Spotted Drinking At D.C. Bar

Posted: 10/15/2012

Dodo_David's photo
Mon 10/22/12 05:35 PM

He wasn't partying, it was a mental rehab treatment. winking


huh That was uncalled for.


Dodo_David's photo
Mon 10/22/12 05:36 PM



I read a report he was spotted out partying just a couple days ago.

Can't they investigate the preek at the clinic?


If you are going to spread a negative rumor about Mr. Jackson, then could you at least support it with some kind of news report?

I wouldn't just throw chit out there.

I posted another article from the Enquirer and was told it was BS. Haven't heard word back when I posted a Left-leaning report saying the same thing.

Jesse Jackson Jr. Medical Leave: Congressman Reportedly Spotted Drinking At D.C. Bar

Posted: 10/15/2012



Uh, you left out the URL. I can't read it without having its URL.

willing2's photo
Mon 10/22/12 05:46 PM




I read a report he was spotted out partying just a couple days ago.

Can't they investigate the preek at the clinic?


If you are going to spread a negative rumor about Mr. Jackson, then could you at least support it with some kind of news report?

I wouldn't just throw chit out there.

I posted another article from the Enquirer and was told it was BS. Haven't heard word back when I posted a Left-leaning report saying the same thing.

Jesse Jackson Jr. Medical Leave: Congressman Reportedly Spotted Drinking At D.C. Bar

Posted: 10/15/2012



Uh, you left out the URL. I can't read it without having its URL.

GEEZE, Louise!:wink: laugh laugh laugh

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/15/jesse-jackson-jr-medical-_n_1967456.html

no photo
Mon 10/22/12 06:39 PM
ok, no more ad hominems.whoa