12-10-2008, 09:27 PM
Annoying- the media here asked Jr.'s lawyer if Jesse Jackson Sr. had retained an attorney? For what? (which was the attorney's response too.) One of them also referred to Jr. as "Reverend." Jr. is not a Reverend, Sr. is. Annoying.
Jr. is giving a press conference right now. Echoing calls for Blago to resign. Categorically denying he had any involvement in a pay to play scheme. He himself did not, and did not authorize anyone to make an offer or "propose a deal" on his behalf. His meeting on Tuesday was the 1st with the Gov. in 4 years. (similar to comments by others that Blago maintained a distance from everyone.)
Based on his reputation here in the city, I have no reason to doubt JJ Jr., but again, you never know. I hope he comes out of this unscathed- I think he is a smart guy who has done some good.
DM
Jr. is giving a press conference right now. Echoing calls for Blago to resign. Categorically denying he had any involvement in a pay to play scheme. He himself did not, and did not authorize anyone to make an offer or "propose a deal" on his behalf. His meeting on Tuesday was the 1st with the Gov. in 4 years. (similar to comments by others that Blago maintained a distance from everyone.)
Based on his reputation here in the city, I have no reason to doubt JJ Jr., but again, you never know. I hope he comes out of this unscathed- I think he is a smart guy who has done some good.
DM