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by Laura S. Washington onDecember 12, 2011
In her column at the Chicago Sun-Times, Laura S. Washington says that the 16-year incumbent is facing his first real challenge, thanks to the Rod Blagojevich scandal.
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by Sylvester Monroe onOctober 28, 2010
Jackson easily held on to his seat in this week's midterm elections. But the scandal-ridden congressman "could'a been a contender" on a much larger scale. Some say he has only himself to blame.
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by Lawrence C. Ross Jr. onOctober 1, 2010
Vox Africanus weighs in on the political dynasty's extramarital affairs.
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by Nsenga Burton onSeptember 29, 2010
In an exclusive interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, Sandi Jackson expresses her anguish over husband's affair.
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by Nsenga Burton onSeptember 23, 2010
Cheating has a double meaning in this case.
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by Nsenga Burton onSeptember 17, 2010
This time it may be for Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who is rumored to be running for mayor of Chicago.
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by Perry Bacon Jr. onApril 29, 2010
For second-generation black politicians, having a parent who held office is not always a plus.
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by Terence Samuel onDecember 11, 2008
Jesse Jackson Jr.'s chances for the Senate seat may have been irreparably damaged by the Blago scandal. He's managed to ably establish himself as a legitimate and respected political force, separate from his famous father, and suddenly finds himself explaining away problems not of his own making.
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