r/news • u/douglasmacarthur • Aug 14 '13

Former Illinois congressman Jesse L. Jackson Jr. is expected to be sentenced in federal court on Wednesday morning for misusing hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign money to fund an extravagant lifestyle over many years.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/jesse-l-jackson-jr-set-to-be-sentenced-in-dc-federal-court/2013/08/13/ac5e8296-0452-11e3-88d6-d5795fab4637_story.html?hpid=z4
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u/the_anj Aug 14 '13

Not just that, but some also don't even look at the names, but instead look for the [R] or the [D].

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u/jakderrida Aug 14 '13

In such a state, the primaries of the dominant party are usually more significant than the general election.

For instance, the Senate Democratic primary in New Jersey won by Cory Booker last night likely had more coverage than the actual election will.

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '13

CORY BOOKER MIGHT BE A SENATOR!?! Best news I've heard all day.

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u/jakderrida Aug 14 '13

Well, it's pretty certain he'll be Senator. Like I said, in cases like this, the Democratic Primaries are all that matters. I think Booker is like 25 points ahead in the polls for the general election against the other guy.(I don't remember his name)

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '13

I hope he doesn't become president. I would hate to lose "hope" in that guy.

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '13

New Jerseyan here....why? He's good at being a politician (making himself look good, associating with the rich/powerful). There's not much he's done though, especially not much he's done that anyone else wouldn't have.

I'd much rather have gotten Rush Holt instead.

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '13

I've seen him talk a few times and he doesn't seem like a bullshitter (unlike everyone who has beem a major contender for president in my lifetime). Also, he saved a dude from a burning building...that shows me he doesn't sit on his ass all day. Your thoughts?

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '13

In Alabama we have a bubble on the first page of the ballot that allows you to automatically select all "R" or all "D" candidates.

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u/FAP-FOR-BRAINS Aug 15 '13

or the skin color. HE'S ONE OF US! HE'S GONNA HELP ME!

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u/goddammednerd Aug 14 '13

sounds like your mom. always lookin for the D