httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve5ERlavHCs By Jon Perkins ticklethewire.com Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. admitted Wednesday that he is “Candidate 5” in the criminal complaint against embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, but vociferously denied offering the governor a bribe either personally or through an emissary for the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. Jackson said that he met with…
There’s still plenty blanks to fill in in this sizzling case. Chicago Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., is the anonymous “Senate Candidate No. 5” whose emissaries Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich reportedly offered up to $1 million to name him to the U.S. Senate, federal law enforcement sources tell ABC News. The politician says he is…
In many instances, when politicians like ex-Gov. Eliot Spitzer and ex-Sen. John Edwards step over the line, the word “narcissistic” surfaces. Not surprising, it’s popped up again in this case. By SUSAN SAULNY New York Times CHICAGO – Little in Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich’s background prepared the people of Illinois for the man who was…
Many critics are calling for major changes in the Department of Homeland Security. But Sec. Michael Chertoff’s Advice is : Don’t — at least not right away. By GREGG CARLSTROM Federal Times WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff has some advice for his successor: Don’t tinker with the Homeland Security Department. At least not…
No question, with a scandal of this magnitude there will be many many more questions in coming weeks….like who was “Candidate 5” mentioned in the charging papers? Inquiring minds want to know. By Ben Protess ProPublica The FBI’s arrest today of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has brought a new figure into our political lexicon: “Senate…
Someone has got to watch over this bailout. Hopefully Neil Barofsky is up to the challenge. If not, the politicians will have someone to blame. By Amit R. Paley Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON (Tuesday) — The Senate yesterday confirmed a New York prosecutor as the chief watchdog of the $700 billion financial bailout program,…
