The Jackson Jive

Jesse Jr., me thinks thou does protest too much. Whatever his involvement or lack thereof in the Blagojevich scandal, don't expect Jesse to be thrown out by his voters. Marion Barry was elected even after his criminal conviction by Washingtonians. Kennedy's little body in the car problem did not disqualify him in the brilliant minds of Massachusetts. Even leaving more than a thousand city and school buses idle as Katrina bore down did not dissuade New Orleans from re-electing Ray Nagin. There is some blind spot among Democratic voters that permits some politicians negligent or criminal behavior and yet, they can still be elected for life.

All Knowing Congressman

Is it not wonderful to know that our Congressmen are beyond capable and scrupulous, why in Jesse Jackson's case, they're omniscient. After all, the wind driven snow Representative from the flawless family and Honest Abe state knows no one would ever approach Governor Blagojevich offering inducements on his behalf. Perhaps nothing was offered at Jackson's behest, but there is no way anyone on earth can account for the moment to moment actions of everyone else. Even a real son of a reverend can't do that.