Readers Weigh in on Jesse Jackson Jr. and His Primary Win
We got several comments from readers about Congressman Jackson and his surprisingly big win over Debbie Halvorson.
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Saturday, March 24, 2012
Halvorson Gracious in Defeat: Election Party at 5th Quarter
Halvorson, considered the most viable challenger to Jesse Jackson Jr. thus far, says she's happy for him and not soured on politics.
By the time Debbie Halvorson arrived at her election party at 5th Quarter in Homewood, her defeat was clear to all, but you wouldn't know it by looking at her. A cheerful disposition and a positive attitude entered the bar with her on Tuesday night. "All in all, we did what we could," Halvorson said. "I'm happy for congressman Jackson." Despite losing, the former congresswoman was adamant in maintaining her faith in politics and content with her decision to run. "I was never going to sit on the sidelines and allow Congressman Jackson to have another free ride—another walk in the park," Halvorson said. "He's never had an opponent since 1995, and we weren't going to allow that to happen." As the unofficial results stand, Jesse Jackson Jr. …
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Was it Peotone or the President? How Did Jesse Do It?
Pundits are taking a closer look at Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. and his large-margin victory over rival Debbie Halvorson.
CNN commentator Roland S. Martin pulled no punches in a tweet describing U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s big win over his formidable opponent. "Man, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. destroyed former Rep. Debbie Halvorson," Martin said in a tweet. "He got 71 percent of the vote. She will go into witness protection tomorrow!" Related Coverage: See what Jackson had to say about his Tuesday night victory. But why was Jackson able to win by such a large margin? Several news outlets are asking that very question, and the answers run the gamut. CBS2 reporter Derrick Blakley, summed up several reasons for Halvorson's loss in his election night report: In the end, she simply could not compete with Congressman Jackson's major name recognition, his support of …
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JWoman
8:46 am on Friday, March 30, 2012
Along with the others who have found Jackson to be accessible, his voting record has generally been right in line with my values...and in many instances he has NOT sided with the President. But the main reason I voted for JJJ in this election was my disgust with the slanderous messages left by Halvorson's PACs on my answering machine. These messages consisted only of rants, complaints, and … more ›
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Jesse Jackson Jr. Celebrates an Election Day Victory: Photo Gallery
The congressman was joined by his family and supporters at the Parkway Ballroom in Chicago.
Learn more about Jackson's primary election win with Patch's post-election coverage. See what his opponent, Debbie Halvorson, had to say about losing to the incumbent.
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Jackson Defeats Halvorson With More Than 70 Percent of the Vote
With more then 50,000 unofficial votes and a large lead over his opponent, Jackson is calling this his "most meaningful" victory.
Winning over Chicago and South Suburban Cook County voters by a landslide, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. defeated his opponent Debbie Halvorson in the primary election. In his speech, Jackson made it clear he was well aware of his victory among Chicagoans and South Suburbans, taking in the win as a special moment. “From Chicago to the suburbs all the way to Kankakee, we won them all. I have been elected and re-elected 10 times to Congress, and this time is the most meaningful,” Jackson told supporters and Sun-Times reporters at the Parkway Ballroom in Bronzeville. I lieu of his victory, Debbie Halvorson, who won over the majority of Will and Kankakee County voters, had kind yet cautionary words for Jackson. "I'm happy for Congressman …
Steve Burke
11:23 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
I'm glad to see he is so gracious in victory and so eager to spend our money on his desire to build Potemkin Villages to show how great he is. How many millions of tax dollars has this bankrupt state spent on his "sure bet" because of him and the Illinois machine? more ›
They Got Out and Voted: Southland Voters Sound Off on the Prez and Congress
Turnout for Tuesday's primary was low. Patch editors caught up with poll-goers adamant about exercising their right to step into the ballot boxes. What brought them to the polls?
Although turnout seemed low throughout the area, many south suburban residents cast ballots because of races for the GOP presidential nomination and congressional districts that were redrawn last year. For some voters, their selection in the Republican presidential primary was a matter of finding "the least of all evils." Stephen Buretz, of Frankfort, said that man was Rick Santorum. "I don't know," Buretz said. "He was the best of the worst. I wasn't decided until I stepped up there." Tinley Park election judge Barbara Lavey said she thinks the primary's turnout was hampered by voters having to declare their candidacy. She also said she believed that many democrats didn't feel they had to show up at the ballot box. "It's annoying, but it'…
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FrankfortWorkingMom
11:00 am on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
"I've been a Democrat all my life," the 89-year-old said. "Mayor (Richard) Daley once told me that if you're a working man, you have to vote Democratic." I would think he's old enough to think for himself for crying out loud. more ›
Southland Savvy
GOP Hopefuls Bypass the Southland
On primary night, Mitt Romney made it as far south as Wheaton, where he visited with children from the neighborhood. Who was the last GOP presidential candidate to visit the Southland? Tell us and win a Patch t-shirt.
Mitt Romney, awaiting the results of Illinois' Republican presidential primary, stopped in Wheaton for an unpublicized private reception Tuesday night. Romney greeted children and other neighbors who gathered outside waving American flags and chanting “Mitt for President!” as he arrived. Wheaton Patch editor Charlotte Eriksen caught up with him. Neighbors said they received notice of the event earlier this week. Romney then headed to Schaumburg for his Illinois election night party. Romney also stopped in Vernon Hills and Rosemont during the campaign. Newt Gingrich made a campaign stop in Barrington, and also visited Lake in the Hills and Palatine. Rick Santorum put in appearances in Arlington Heights and Mundelein. None of the candidates…
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Live Blog: Fresh Illinois Primary News and Talk
Updates and live chatter on Patch's Illinois Primary blog, with info on the presidential hopefuls and key Chicago-area contests.
Patch is live blogging the March 20 primary from 7 p.m. through the evening Tuesday. Return to this page on Chicao Heights Patch and join the Chicago area's political conversation today. Get up to speed on the candidates at our Election Central fact page. Read the articles Patch published about the most contentious race in the South Suburbs.
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Election Judges Note Low Voter Turnout at Chicago Heights Precincts
One judge believes many voters are unaware of how important the primary elections can be for some offices.
Visiting the polls to see what voters have to say about the candidates can be quite a task with no voters in sight. Many locations were practically empty if not for the group of election judges overseeing each precinct. Kimberly Beatty, a longtime judge in the Chicago Heights area, said she is surprised at how low the turnout has been at Fire Station No. 3 on Joe Orr Road, which had a grand total of 62 voters as of 1:15 p.m. But Beatty said she's heard worst than she's seen. "I've heard from (Cook) County that some of the other precincts were still in the single digits as of about 10 a.m.," Beatty said. Greenbriar School was doing slightly better around the same time, with 81 voters, though election judge Angela Nickerson, said she's …
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Al Burrito
7:10 am on Friday, March 23, 2012
No one votes because we are lied to and screwed every time, no matter who our elected officials are. more ›
Illinois Election Results: Follow Them Live on Patch
We'll be following the action tonight for the March 20 primary elections affecting Chicago Heights, from the GOP presidential primary down to local state representatives. After the polls close we'll update you with the latest results.
After voters hit the polls today, Patch will bring you the latest election news and results for all of the races impacting Chicago Heights residents. We will be updating throughout the night as results come in. You may also check all voting results within Cook County on the Cook County Clerk's website. Clicking on a race name below will take you to the Patch Election Central page for that race. 2nd Congressional District GOP Presidential Candidates State Senate 15th District City of Chicago Heights — Electricity Referendum Village of Olympia Fields — 9-1-1 Surcharge There are several uncontested races impacting Chicago Heights residents. Visit Election Central for more information.
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jason amos
8:02 am on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Winston do you just follow Dave around telling him what a great job he is doing. If more information from the City was made available it would have passed. I see the marketing firm the city hired didn't do much on this program. more ›
nick
12:00 pm on Saturday, March 24, 2012
Hopefully JJ Jr. will be going to prison some day for trying to buy the Senate seat from ex-governor Rod. more ›