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2012-11-11 -Lurid Crime Tales-

Former U.S. Prosecutor Negotiating Plea Deal For Jackson Jr.

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Posted by Fred 2012-11-11 10:55|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 should be a family jail cell.

Posted by Frank G 2012-11-11 11:34|| 2012-11-11 11:34|| Front Page Top

#2 Governors? All you need to know about Illinois politics is this district: the disgraced Jackson who replaced the disgraced Mel Reynolds who replaced the disgraced Gus Savage...

Posted by Spot 2012-11-11 11:57|| 2012-11-11 11:57|| Front Page Top

#3 No, put him in the same cell as Blago.

Then, cue the "Odd Couple" theme.

Posted by Eric Jablow 2012-11-11 13:15|| 2012-11-11 13:15|| Front Page Top

#4 The plea deal would end Jackson's 17-year career as a congressman representing Chicago's South Side and suburbs

Meaning that his replacement will be appointed, rather than facing an election had Mr. Jackson withdrawn from the running.

Posted by Pappy 2012-11-11 17:10|| 2012-11-11 17:10|| Front Page Top

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