Topic: Jesse Jackson Jr. votes absentee, plans no election-night ev
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Sat 11/03/12 01:45 PM

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been on a medical leave since June and is seeking re-election next Tuesday, has voted by absentee ballot and has no plans for an election-night event, a spokesman said today.

Kevin Lampe, a Chicago political consultant, made those facts known in answer to questions from the Tribune. Jackson, 47, suffers from bipolar depression and gastrointestinal issues.

The South Side Democrat began his leave June 10 and has not staged a public appearance or campaign event since. After taking the leave, Jackson on June 15 entered Sierra Tucson, a facility in Arizona, then transferred to Mayo, in Rochester, Minn., on July 25. He left Mayo in early September to convalesce at his Washington home, aides said.

Earlier this month, Jackson was spotted drinking on two consecutive nights at a bar near his Washington home.

He re-entered Mayo on Oct. 23 for what clinic officials called a “follow-up evaluation” to “ensure he is on the path to properly manage his health.”

Jackson remains at the Mayo Clinic, clinic spokesman Nick Hanson said Wednesday.

Jackson entered Congress in 1995. Republican Brian Woodworth of Bourbonnais and independent Marcus Lewis of Matteson are challenging Jackson for the seat.

The 2nd Congressional District stretches from Chicago’s South Side to Kankakee. Despite his non-campaign, Jackson is expected to win re-election easily, given the Democratic leanings of the district.

He may show up at a few bars later with female "constituents".laugh

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Sat 11/03/12 01:52 PM


WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been on a medical leave since June and is seeking re-election next Tuesday, has voted by absentee ballot and has no plans for an election-night event, a spokesman said today.

Kevin Lampe, a Chicago political consultant, made those facts known in answer to questions from the Tribune. Jackson, 47, suffers from bipolar depression and gastrointestinal issues.

The South Side Democrat began his leave June 10 and has not staged a public appearance or campaign event since. After taking the leave, Jackson on June 15 entered Sierra Tucson, a facility in Arizona, then transferred to Mayo, in Rochester, Minn., on July 25. He left Mayo in early September to convalesce at his Washington home, aides said.

Earlier this month, Jackson was spotted drinking on two consecutive nights at a bar near his Washington home.

He re-entered Mayo on Oct. 23 for what clinic officials called a “follow-up evaluation” to “ensure he is on the path to properly manage his health.”

Jackson remains at the Mayo Clinic, clinic spokesman Nick Hanson said Wednesday.

Jackson entered Congress in 1995. Republican Brian Woodworth of Bourbonnais and independent Marcus Lewis of Matteson are challenging Jackson for the seat.

The 2nd Congressional District stretches from Chicago’s South Side to Kankakee. Despite his non-campaign, Jackson is expected to win re-election easily, given the Democratic leanings of the district.

He may show up at a few bars later with female "constituents".laugh


Two anonymous people allegedly saw Rep. Jackson in a bar, but those anonymous people could be Micky Mouse and Donald Duck for all we know.

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Sat 11/03/12 01:54 PM



WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been on a medical leave since June and is seeking re-election next Tuesday, has voted by absentee ballot and has no plans for an election-night event, a spokesman said today.

Kevin Lampe, a Chicago political consultant, made those facts known in answer to questions from the Tribune. Jackson, 47, suffers from bipolar depression and gastrointestinal issues.

The South Side Democrat began his leave June 10 and has not staged a public appearance or campaign event since. After taking the leave, Jackson on June 15 entered Sierra Tucson, a facility in Arizona, then transferred to Mayo, in Rochester, Minn., on July 25. He left Mayo in early September to convalesce at his Washington home, aides said.

Earlier this month, Jackson was spotted drinking on two consecutive nights at a bar near his Washington home.

He re-entered Mayo on Oct. 23 for what clinic officials called a “follow-up evaluation” to “ensure he is on the path to properly manage his health.”

Jackson remains at the Mayo Clinic, clinic spokesman Nick Hanson said Wednesday.

Jackson entered Congress in 1995. Republican Brian Woodworth of Bourbonnais and independent Marcus Lewis of Matteson are challenging Jackson for the seat.

The 2nd Congressional District stretches from Chicago’s South Side to Kankakee. Despite his non-campaign, Jackson is expected to win re-election easily, given the Democratic leanings of the district.

He may show up at a few bars later with female "constituents".laugh


Two anonymous people allegedly saw Rep. Jackson in a bar, but those anonymous people could be Micky Mouse and Donald Duck for all we know.

anonymous people? Whom do you speak of ?

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Sat 11/03/12 01:59 PM
Its easy to kick a man when he's down. I truly hope he gets the help he needs to pull himself togather. God bless

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Sat 11/03/12 02:02 PM

Its easy to kick a man when he's down. I truly hope he gets the help he needs to pull himself togather. God bless

Me too, I hope that he gets the indictment that he deserves.

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Sat 11/03/12 07:26 PM
and the scam goes on.....

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Sun 11/04/12 12:34 AM

Its easy to kick a man when he's down. I truly hope he gets the help he needs to pull himself togather. God bless


The only reason he is down is because Federal Law Enforcement is going up his a$$ with a microscope and an indictment is imminent. It's a preemptive strike on his side.

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Sun 11/04/12 05:51 AM


Its easy to kick a man when he's down. I truly hope he gets the help he needs to pull himself togather. God bless


The only reason he is down is because Federal Law Enforcement is going up his a$$ with a microscope and an indictment is imminent. It's a preemptive strike on his side.


Insanity plea?laugh

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Sun 11/04/12 07:10 AM


WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been on a medical leave since June and is seeking re-election next Tuesday, has voted by absentee ballot and has no plans for an election-night event, a spokesman said today.

Kevin Lampe, a Chicago political consultant, made those facts known in answer to questions from the Tribune. Jackson, 47, suffers from bipolar depression and gastrointestinal issues.

The South Side Democrat began his leave June 10 and has not staged a public appearance or campaign event since. After taking the leave, Jackson on June 15 entered Sierra Tucson, a facility in Arizona, then transferred to Mayo, in Rochester, Minn., on July 25. He left Mayo in early September to convalesce at his Washington home, aides said.

Earlier this month, Jackson was spotted drinking on two consecutive nights at a bar near his Washington home.

He re-entered Mayo on Oct. 23 for what clinic officials called a “follow-up evaluation” to “ensure he is on the path to properly manage his health.”

Jackson remains at the Mayo Clinic, clinic spokesman Nick Hanson said Wednesday.

Jackson entered Congress in 1995. Republican Brian Woodworth of Bourbonnais and independent Marcus Lewis of Matteson are challenging Jackson for the seat.

The 2nd Congressional District stretches from Chicago’s South Side to Kankakee. Despite his non-campaign, Jackson is expected to win re-election easily, given the Democratic leanings of the district.

He may show up at a few bars later with female "constituents".laugh
In my days,Being Bipolar and having Gastrointestinal Problems ,especially when drinking hard usually translated into acute Alcoholism!
And if reports of his drinking are true,its disingenuous to clad what everyone knows into some :laughing: "Medical" Terms!

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Sun 11/04/12 07:20 AM



WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been on a medical leave since June and is seeking re-election next Tuesday, has voted by absentee ballot and has no plans for an election-night event, a spokesman said today.

Kevin Lampe, a Chicago political consultant, made those facts known in answer to questions from the Tribune. Jackson, 47, suffers from bipolar depression and gastrointestinal issues.

The South Side Democrat began his leave June 10 and has not staged a public appearance or campaign event since. After taking the leave, Jackson on June 15 entered Sierra Tucson, a facility in Arizona, then transferred to Mayo, in Rochester, Minn., on July 25. He left Mayo in early September to convalesce at his Washington home, aides said.

Earlier this month, Jackson was spotted drinking on two consecutive nights at a bar near his Washington home.

He re-entered Mayo on Oct. 23 for what clinic officials called a “follow-up evaluation” to “ensure he is on the path to properly manage his health.”

Jackson remains at the Mayo Clinic, clinic spokesman Nick Hanson said Wednesday.

Jackson entered Congress in 1995. Republican Brian Woodworth of Bourbonnais and independent Marcus Lewis of Matteson are challenging Jackson for the seat.

The 2nd Congressional District stretches from Chicago’s South Side to Kankakee. Despite his non-campaign, Jackson is expected to win re-election easily, given the Democratic leanings of the district.

He may show up at a few bars later with female "constituents".laugh
In my days,Being Bipolar and having Gastrointestinal Problems ,especially when drinking hard usually translated into acute Alcoholism!
And if reports of his drinking are true,its disingenuous to clad what everyone knows into some :laughing: "Medical" Terms!

Yea, alcohol makes everyone "Bi-polar".laugh

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Sun 11/04/12 07:23 AM
Edited by alleoops on Sun 11/04/12 07:38 AM


Yea, alcohol and crack makes everyone "Bi-polar"

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Sun 11/04/12 07:24 AM




WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been on a medical leave since June and is seeking re-election next Tuesday, has voted by absentee ballot and has no plans for an election-night event, a spokesman said today.

Kevin Lampe, a Chicago political consultant, made those facts known in answer to questions from the Tribune. Jackson, 47, suffers from bipolar depression and gastrointestinal issues.

The South Side Democrat began his leave June 10 and has not staged a public appearance or campaign event since. After taking the leave, Jackson on June 15 entered Sierra Tucson, a facility in Arizona, then transferred to Mayo, in Rochester, Minn., on July 25. He left Mayo in early September to convalesce at his Washington home, aides said.

Earlier this month, Jackson was spotted drinking on two consecutive nights at a bar near his Washington home.

He re-entered Mayo on Oct. 23 for what clinic officials called a “follow-up evaluation” to “ensure he is on the path to properly manage his health.”

Jackson remains at the Mayo Clinic, clinic spokesman Nick Hanson said Wednesday.

Jackson entered Congress in 1995. Republican Brian Woodworth of Bourbonnais and independent Marcus Lewis of Matteson are challenging Jackson for the seat.

The 2nd Congressional District stretches from Chicago’s South Side to Kankakee. Despite his non-campaign, Jackson is expected to win re-election easily, given the Democratic leanings of the district.

He may show up at a few bars later with female "constituents".laugh
In my days,Being Bipolar and having Gastrointestinal Problems ,especially when drinking hard usually translated into acute Alcoholism!
And if reports of his drinking are true,its disingenuous to clad what everyone knows into some :laughing: "Medical" Terms!

Yea, alcohol makes everyone "Bi-polar".laugh
it's the Rage now to diagnose Addicts as Bipolar!
Usually when they come off the Stuff they are on,instead of waiting a while before medicating them with that heavy ****!
Most of the time it clears up on it's own once they stay off the Sauce!