Chris, were you just shaking your head the whole time you were writing this? Don't like Woodworth, but the “I don’t really have anyone to concede to, do I?" line is right on. And Mr. Lewis, I congratulate you on your efforts - when was the last time an Independent got 13% of the vote?

This is a very SAD day for the 2nd District. We have no one to represent us.JR should be ashamed of himself for perpetrating this hoax on our district. And even more ashamed should the people who voted for him. You deserve what you get, a do nothing person. I believe that this whole mental health issue is a sham. He is just trying to avoid going to jail, which is where he belongs.

A true servant remains willing and ready to take action on behalf of those who need service - Thank you

Good morning. On behalf of my wife and family, we thank each and every one of you for your prayers, well wishes and support. The loss belongs to our district as we, again, move forward being taxed without representation. But be encouraged, for win, lose or draw, a true public servant's work does not begin during campaign season nor does it end once an election is over. A true public servant is always searching for ways to improve the quality of life for everyone. A true public servant does not judge but seeks viable results for those who present themselves.

Therefore, remaining true to my history, I, Anthony W. Williams, will continue to be accessible to the public at-large through contact information on my website and through the church I serve. I will remain dedicated, attentive and up-to-date on what and how decisions in government affect us. And I will be ready to meet the challenges, to seek solutions ,to speak out against injustice and those decisions or issues whether local or national which serve to disenfranchise us as individuals, a district or a nation as I have done in the past.

Again, we thank you and God Bless
Write-in Candidate, Anthony W. Williams

The more I participate in these elections (from either side of the counter) the more I recognize that they are the most egregious of popularity contests.

The focus that people had on the Presidential race was ridiculous.

The fact that the average citizen does not realize or understand that the legislative branch is the most powerful of the three branches is key evidence to this blind sided view.

I am furious that a mentally ill man under federal and ethics investigations was re-elected.

Todd I am not sure but I think Quinn has the power to appoint this position.

It was a great debate -- but unfinished. Joe Lake, Chicago

At this point, if JJJ steps down, we would get a new election. Quinn may be able to appoint someone but that would be temporary. It seems like a new election may be a option for the district at this time.

But Leo, WHY would he step down?? For the good of his district?? If that were the case he would not have run in the first place. For his own good?? He will not give up his job on his own volition... He is a leach and will not let go.

I wonder if he has to "certify " every other Monday to keep keep getting his check from the government?

JJJr wins re-election despite criminal probe, NBC Politics, Nov. 7, 2012. http://nbcnews.to/RJEcno Joe Lake, Chicago

Best wishes and CONGRATS to Congressman JJJ

you and your family are in our Prays, stay strong

your prayer family

I have both faith and grace in my life. I had the faith that the voters in this district would do the right thing and that JJJr also had the grace to do the right thing. Since your past posts give me the impression that your all knowing, please tell me how you see this coming to a conclusion in the best interests of all the people of this district?

There is nothing in the constitution that says we must be continually served by charlatans fools and non useful idiots but look at the record and reasons since the days of Ed Derwinski and Barret O`Hara, even a one term by a Will county GOP we had representation then we were given Gus, Mel and JR all of them on some payroll that had nothing to do with the interests of the 2nd dist we will most likely get a new replacement his wife Sandi they should be running from DC, she also is a alderman now that makes her constituents doubly screwed as of now a GOP stroke victim from Kennilworth and a down state Sen Majority leader have our interests outside of George Orwell who could write this movie?
it was reassuring to hear from some pastor JJJ loves us to death whose ours or his?
What we need is a movement in the 2nd Dist demanding the same single payer Cadillac care they introduce their bills in the new congress, KIRK and JJJ should be getting the very best and so should all of us it is ridiculous that the State of Illinois can close health care facilities while a Senate OPPONENT of ACA never mind single payer is rehabbing in NO WESTERN and the mentally challenged represenative in the peoples house who would be jobless had he his name was Johnson is in a second tour of MAYO, and plans are to still close TINLEY PARK HOWE there are no BI POLAR patients outside of JR in the entire region to be concerned about?

Sneed Exclusive: Jesse Jackson Jr. in plea deal talks with feds, sources say, Chicago Sun-Times, Nov. 7, 2012. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ILCD2ndDistrict/message/107 Joe Lake, Chicago

The latest embarrassment and fact around D2 voting. Over 100,000 voters somehow believe MIA Jackson (who also has legal trouble in his future) is the best qualified person to represent us in Congress. Here's a few question to you who voted for him. Do you read? Do you do basic research on a candidate's voting and bill sponsor record? Can you set aside party line, race, or self interest and consider the common good?

D2 Jackson voters, we have little if anything in common. While I can accept (even embrace) cultural or racial differences, your vote reflects your thinking and place in society. You are dysfunctional. You live in denial. My solution? I'm leaving this district and state.

Smitty u obviously are not part of M.Lewis fan club but a apologist for a flim flam man who like karl Rove is watching the end of the extortion racket, we need absolute freedom from hypocrite holy Joe's, take a deep breath and watch the million $ investment insured for 100 million burn to the ground.
I thank the real god not the mythic one that in the immediate future I will again be able to have a voice in the peoples house until then the only venue we non ignorant and informed voters have is on these Blogs it could be worse if Derrick another Smith was our state rep!
What is your definition of growth and progress in the dist? We have 2 FLIM FLAMERS getting paid by taxpayers while they are AWOL or MIA, the State is closing our health facilities and our prayers go unanswered and as A Williams said we are disenfranchised and u have the gall to say we are kicking a sick man who has been on the Dole his entire career!
The entire Jackson operation for 18 years has been a fraud and sickness this flawed and troubled person who is as ethical as Duke Cunningham we have not had a PRAYER since the REV sold his soul to MANNY and his bosses from HYMIE TOWN! That slur came from Jesse Sr not me, a bit of disinfo at best.

Smitty why is MY KIND gets all these pleas to feed the starving Jews in Russia from RABBI'S AND THE inter FELLOWSHIP or CHRISTIANS and JEWS
Meanwhile a VICE LORD Zionist Jew wastes 150 million in a failed attempt to buy the office of POTUS and the JEWS of HYMIE town who conspired to put this misfit in Congress as a gift to the top extortionist his dad to get rid of the sole anti Zionist voice in Congress have as much empathy and compassion for the starving Jews of Russia as TWIT has for the workers at Senata.
There will be more starving Jews on Wall Street than Russia if we continue to ignore the wrath of god on climate change this is why we need a voice in these most troubled times and not prayers for a charlatan

I did notice that Marcus Lewis was all over Patch, every day, constantly getting his name and message out there. Sometimes a little too much with his posting the same comment 3x in a row....but obviously effective. Just because a candidate doesn't have a large budget, there are many ways such as Patch, Facebook, other social media to promote yourself. I wish Brian Woodworth would have done more of that. Toi Hutchinson also did a remarkable job on Patch....through the local voices format and with banner ads. And won by a landslide. Hmmm. There must be something about this Patch thing:)

The best thing Lewis had going for himself was the "I'm not going to vote for MIA Jackson and I never vote Republican" vote. The only message I got reading his posts was he doesn't understand blog etiquette (all CAPS?) and his agenda had nothing to do with my precinct.

If found guilt of using federal campaign funds for personal use, the penalty is a maximum of 10 years in Club Fed and a maximum fine of $250K for each Federal count (mail fraud, wire fraud, income tax evasion).
JJJr did not knock on door one during the campaign. Marcus Lewis did.
Joe Lake, Chicago
There is no fine by Patch for using CAPS in comments.

@ Jill P,You have to know the story to tell it..... were you there? did jjj tell you this ? NO

you have read or heard those things in the media or from marcus lewis post like everyone else which both has proven to be unreliable sources.

You are prejudging, you have no idea what Jackson is actually doing wrong if anything. when we do wrong it comes back, so lets let God do his Job...

as far as him being at Mayo dear, here is a question for you , Have you ever been sick and needed extensive time off worK ?

I have and i wouldnt want someone berating me without facts and kicking me while i was down all for the sake of getting my postion.

Marcus lewis has created his own down fall, and he has shown he has no integrity or dignity, he is a babbling imbecile,

why would someone vote for him other than a relative or friend ?

i am sure you are one or the other. or Marcus lewis himself in an alias.

I am done wi th this for now, glad Marcus didnt win and i am sure even if jjj steps down marcus lewis still will NOT get that position, NO WAY NO HOW

he has ruined his own reputation, which is all he had to begin with .

he has no education or political experience

.he was on the radio today screaming like a crazy man
.what you see is what you get.

when you see crazy coming ( marcus lewis ), Cross the street.
in this case donot VOTE for marcus lewis for any office BUT THE POST OFFICE
REMBER THAT !

Marcus lewis needs to stay in his lane , and Deliver my mail

The End

JJJr is done. Stick a fork in him. Joe Lake, Chicago

CB JJJ does not have a "job" he holds a public office. If the Congress has no rules preventing this and the people actually vote him in he is doing nothing illegal (in this case, at least) by staying on the ballot, but taking taxpayer money and giving nothing in return is, basically, stealing. God might forgive him, but this arrogant SOB seems unlikely to ask for forgiveness. You, on the other hand, may have the legal right to vote, but you are clearly so incapable of rational thought that it would be best if you did not exercise it. Our constitution presupposed that voters would have some awareness of reality and sense of civic engagement, and the reelection of JJJ proves that is no longer true here....

No i amnot ignorant Todd ,

but what are others who call others ignorant ?.........

in the USA innocent until proven guilty...

you have that right, i have that right and so does JJJ

I donot JUdge and you don't have the power too either

@ Juvenal or is it Juvenile...

all your bullying tactics and name calling you use over in dupage county go back there with that mess

Stop accusing people, you , I and no one knows what has really happened

I am done with you juvenile, your not worthy of any further response..

Since you all think you know so much, have you read this?

CHICAGO (CBS) – CBS 2 has learned U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. planned to step down weeks ago, ostensibly for mental health reasons, but a legal source said he talked Jackson and his wife, Sandi, out of that decision to resign before the election.

CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports the source — a trusted legal adviser who was involved in those discussions — said part of the reason Jackson reconsidered stepping down was the prospect of losing his federal health insurance just when he needed it most.

I am an adult who doesnot result to name calling to Anyone

look at yourselves, you should be ashame of yourselves

Embrace Grace and faith into your lives
you will be happier and live longer

Peace...

Auspicious how far back do u go with the JACKSON flim flam machine? MY KIND walked the walk when the story and creation of of JJJ and the destruction by the same forces that destroyed the political fortunes of 2 other Illinois congressman for daring not talking and walking the ZIONIST tune, if u are a preacher save it for THE DRIVE BY VICTIMS of the store fronts on 79th street being on the front lines of the phony wars for drugs-terror and the ZIONIST STATE which is one of the reasons that Obama not TWIT is POTUS, THANK U FACEBOOK!

I was right. I told the truth.

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/11/09/former-u-s-prosecutor-negotiating-plea-deal-for-jackson-jr/

Marcus u and I were right on the problem is we are not the RIGHT KIND!

38733 knew better. I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

Message to 2nd District Citizens - Once Elected

First, our prayers go out to Cong. Jackson and family. Regardless of past events, let him who is without sin pass the first stone.

Unlike most I have advocated 4 most of my life. As Congressman Elect, I will conduct Town Hall meetings n each community 2 be advised of concerns. We will prioritize once tour ends by meeting with community reps as a unit duly inclusive of our district. Staff will review & bring information to resolve issues. Those concerns that can be remedied expeditiously, will be. Transparency and a means of check and balance is in place. The congressional seat is yours & will be treated as such. When I know, you will know. When votes arrise, you will know the details, comment & determine whether I vote, "Yes" or "No".

Because I have always made myself available to the community at-large, I am very clear regarding what I hope will be my role as our future representative. For complete details and my history, please visit our website www.voteanthonywwilliams.com. Click "Agenda" I will be on the ballot.
I am looking for you to share your advice/comments and for your individual and collective approval. I ask for your prayers and votes during the special election, and I look forward to growth, prosperity and a lot less violence in our communities and district.

Respectfully submitted,

Anthony W. Williams

Sam Adam a leading defense Atty is mulling over a run at replacing JJJ, outwardly for the first time in decades the district will have a voice in the peoples house, we can't be this lucky representation and a brain and why not imagine 17 weeks vacation with pay and this clown can't go to work,174,000 salary million dollars in office and expenses, junkets, CADILLAC HEALTH CARE a pension wow!
This clown sent a INDIAN to BLAGO TO buy a bigger seat in the Senate 6 years imagine that!
So much for the pented up outrage the only people complying about this clown were the three or four ministers wanting to replace him yeah!
This district 's problem is they think JJJ is royalty the rest have have severe memory issues propably because they too have mental issues, his record is not even dismal it is pathetic so if Sam Adam jumps in pray we have a lot of prostelyzers and nothing else in the district.

Butch I pray you are wrong about Sam Adam. The last thing we need is another fast-talking, not-that-bright huckster in this role. His schtick might work on the Jury pool at 26th & Cal but won't get much done in the Halls of Congress....

good points maybe JJJ should hire him instead

Hello 2nd District, and a special greeting to the 38,733 that voted for me,
I thank you.

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That has not stopped the second district's voters in the past charlatans and buffoons were skillfully put together to appear normal by the Bloom GOP political powerhouse of the day who came out in force and took Dem ballots in the primary that overwhelmed the meager organization of the sitting congressman who was a real maverick who did not take orders and a tool of the Banksters who had yet been corp are people too but demanded the congressman who was also a publisher who told a lot of interesting stories on the role of AIPAC (American ISRAEL POLIT ACTION CMTE) and other Zionists interference in our government
so it was obvious he had to go like 2 previous members of congress from Illinois a Dem and GOP Senator all 3 were unlike most of the potted plants in Congress the conspiracy was set in motion with a charlatan whose resume and education was as phony as JJJ a well spoken buffoon who was set up to fail and replaced by the current charlatan and buffoon it is part of the tradition of the DEMOPUB politics of Illinois consider this why does the state of Illinois invest it's revenue in Israel while the local banks who provide the loans and investments are unable to meet the need for infrastructure or development and add to the neglect of the entire state but especially the second district that has a AWOL MIA sick and unfit congressman his defenders Rush and Davis are happy on the situation they get the crumbs that would have been given to the 2nd district!

2nd District: Stop paying your taxes because you have no representation.

taxation without representation = bad.

Right on Jeremy we need a rep who will vote for the Ryan austerity budget which means a cut in teachers, police, firefighters public works and any services that Seniors women and children receive in return the empty schools hospitals and store front churches can be turned into enterprise zones where BAIN investors can put razor wire enclosed factory's up to keep the millions of potential slaves out and turn the newly drawn and largely Ag 2nd district into a GENETIC ENGINEERED LAB for MONSANTO and the rest of the big AG CARGILL-ADM etc, it was a win-win situation when JJJ was the candidate of the heavy hitters, how many people remember when he and Sr rang the ceremonial bell on Wall street just before the crash in 08, who says there is no god!
For the banksters and their big biz allies without him there would have been no redrawn 2nd district or airport where no one will come or be built.where the biggest experiments in Genetics and GE foods will take place in a good chunk of the breadbasket these are not random political or economic acts just like the so called controlled burns in the forest preserves where the heavy metals from the MILLS in So Chgo and Ind were DUMPED during WWII on farmland that after the creation of EPA by the NIXON administration were donated to the CCFPD who buried the slag heaps and turned them into woods.

What the 2nd dist needs is a qualified and distinguished rep like John McCain who dumped his wife as soon as he was sprung from the Hanoi Hilton in true GOP fashion like the former GOP spkr Newt who did it to his wife while she was on her death bed, McSLIME who would have had SARA PALIN a heart beat away from the NUKE codes, TParty favorite like Akin, Murdock and DEAD BEAT DAD Joe Walsh are the new models for government that the GOP CHRISTIAN CHARLATANS would have us select for our rep in the peoples house!

Firstly thanks to Jesse Jackson Jr. for giving me different news about keep my home, so please share this type of information time to time.
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