Jesse Jackson Jr. Has Resigned
The Democratic Representative from Chicago has been on medical leave for bipolar depression since June.
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr has submitted his letter of resignation, a Congressional aide told BuzzFeed.
CBS Chicago reports the Chicago Democrat notified his staff and some supporters of his decision this afternoon.
In addition to his extended medical leave, Jackson has been under fire for alleged misuse of campaign funds. He’s known for being an eccentric member of Congress, complete with tattoos of family members (and Bruce Lee).
The announcement comes two weeks after Jackson won re-election without campaigning.
Here’s the letter:
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zombiegirl12 5 months agoBearsfan… that’s kind of racist. I can think of loads of politicians who are way worse than him.
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- jinabunny Jesse Jackson Jr. Has Resigned and thinks it’s Fail
- jimmy smits thinks Jesse Jackson Jr. Has Resigned is Win
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bearsfan34 6 months agoTypical shyster Chicago “politician.” Hired simply based on the color of his skin. Like his irrelevant father, he has no track record & yet was still re-elected. Can’t think of anyone less deserving. Public paid servant who is crooked, useless and a disgrace. “My kind of town, Chicago is…”
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- chuyb thinks Jesse Jackson Jr. Has Resigned is Fail
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