Topic: Jesse Jackson Jr.
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Does Blagojevich brother have beans to spill on Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.?
Robert Blagojevich, brother of jailed ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich of Illinois, is expected to talk this month to the House ethics panel about Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Jackson's interest in being appointed to Obama's former US Senate seat is the likely topic.
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Jesse Jackson Jr. being investigated for Obama Senate seat scandal
Jesse Jackson Jr,, a Democratic member of the House from Illinois, has denied wrongdoing and has not been charged with any wrongdoing. The case was deferred in September 2009.
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Gabrielle Giffords shooting: Are members of Congress safe back home?
Congress is a near-fortress, but the Gabrielle Giffords shooting raises questions about security for members of Congress in their home districts.
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The Vote
Nancy Pelosi is running for House Democratic leader. Is that a mistake?
Nancy Pelosi, a favorite target of the GOP, has been criticized by Democratic moderates and progressives alike. Her move runs the risk of splitting her party. So why is she doing it?
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Path to Chicago mayor's office clears for Rahm Emanuel
On Wednesday Cook County Sherriff Tom Dart said he would not run for Chicago mayor. He was considered the main challenger to Rahm Emanuel, the former Obama White House chief of staff.
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The Vote
Yes, Rahm Emanuel will probably run for Chicago mayor. But can he win?
While speculation has focused on Rahm Emanuel the candidate – and what his departure would mean for the West Wing – there’s no guarantee he'll be Chicago's next mayor.
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The Vote
As Rahm Emanuel reaches out to Chicago, city gears up for a fight
Even as Chicagoans ponder life without a Mayor Daley, the city is buzzing with stories that White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel is preparing to run for the mayor's office. If he does join the crowded field, a political brawl is virtually certain.
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Jesse Jackson Jr.: Is he in serious trouble?
A Chicago businessman has alleged that Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. was involved in an illegal scheme to win the appointment to Barack Obama's former Senate seat. Jackson has denied the charges.
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Chicago mayor: If not Rahm Emanuel, then who?
Rahm Emanuel is the most prominent name being batted around to replace outgoing Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. Here are six more potential contenders.
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Decoder Wire
A constitutional amendment for every occasion? Congress seems to think so
Only 27 constitutional amendments have been adopted in US history, meaning that most proposals are forgotten with time. That doesn't stop members of Congress from introducing dozens every year, though.
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No smoking gun in Blagojevich trial. Will it matter for prosecution?
The prosecution made its closing arguments Monday in the trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Closing arguments for the defense are Tuesday.
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Blagojevich trial: How damaging to Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.?
Prosecutors in former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's 'pay-to-play' trial say US Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D) of Illinois was directly involved in a potential $1 million offer to win a US Senate seat.
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The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama
New Yorker editor David Remnick examines Barack Obama’s unprecedented political odyssey.
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'Nothing inappropriate' in Obama-Blagojevich contacts, report finds
Emanuel offered names for Obama's Senate seat but discussed no benefits to the Illinois governor as a result, concludes an internal report.
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Who will fill Obama’s Senate seat?
The Illinois governor has promised to name someone before the end of the year.
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