David Gergen actually said...

I think this whole episode for Jesse Jackson Jr. means he probably -- he cannot be appointed by a sitting Governor in Illinois. He could win the seat in an open election.

Context

David Gergen discusses the implications of the scandal for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s potential Senate appointment.

12/09/2008

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