On the recordMay 26, 2026
Our family is overwhelmed and overjoyed by the amazing amount of support being offered by common, ordinary people who our father's life has come into contact with.
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Before the services began for Jesse Jackson.
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Dec 15, 2008
I thought, mistakenly, that the process was fair, above board and on the merits. I thought, mistakenly that the governor was evaluating me and other senate hopefuls based upon our credentials and qualifications.
Dec 11, 2008
I've got a great name given to me by great parents. And I've got a great father who has a great legacy of public service.
Dec 9, 2008
I reject and denounce pay-to-play politics and have no involvement whatsoever in any wrong doing. I did not initiate or authorize anyone at any time to promise anything to Governor Blagojevich on my behalf.
Aug 13, 2013
Former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. will spend 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to spending about $750,000 in campaign funds on personal expenses. Jackson said he misled the American people but believes in the power of redemption.
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