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Monday, November 5, 2012

Second District Congressional Candidates: Who Are These Guys?

A quick run-down of what issues are most important to the candidates.

A lawyer and college professor from Bourbonnais, Woodworth has trailed far behind incumbent Jesse Jackson Jr. in the polls, but has maintained higher numbers than Republicans typically get in the Second District.  Woodworth says he is "not a Washington insider." Here are some of his plans for the Second Congressional District, if elected: To learn more about these plans and more, visit Woodworth's campaign Website, Brian Woodworth: Republican for Congress.  A longtime postal worker from Matteson, Lewis has been an active voice on Patch for months, responding articles and drawing attention to his campaign. Of all the candidates, Lewis has been the most openly critical of Jackson, most recently accusing him of secretly campaigning through …

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Jackson Still Favored by Voters in Latest 2nd District Poll and Opponent Says Jackson is ‘Secretly Campaigning' Through Pastors

Marcus Lewis

12:45 am on Saturday, November 10, 2012

I was right. I told the truth. http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/11/09/former-u-s-prosecutor-negotiating-plea-deal-for-jackson-jr/   more ›

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Jackson Votes Absentee, Plans No Election Party

Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has no plans to celebrate on election night

While he has been absent from his congressional district for several months, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has somehow found time to vote. Jackson voted absentee and has no plans to hold an election-night event, political consultant Kevin Lampe told the Tribune. The congressman is seeking re-election despite a tumultuous year of federal investigations and time-spent at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Jackson has been on medical leave since June 10 and has mostly dodged the public eye all the way through October.  Jackson was seen sitting with former Congressman Patrick Kennedy in August and more recently was seen drinking at a bar in Washington D.C. before returning to the Clinic, according to the Tribune. It was reported in August that …

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U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Under Criminal Investigation for Campaign Spending, Jackson Bound for Mayo Clinic, says Bobby Rush, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. Takes Medical Leave of Absence, and 1 more ›

Marcus Lewis

12:46 am on Saturday, November 10, 2012

I was right. I told the truth. http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/11/09/former-u-s-prosecutor-negotiating-plea-deal-for-jackson-jr/   more ›

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