Posted on 05/08/2013 5:55:13 AM PDT by Zakeet
Rep. Marcia Fudge (D., Ohio) has asked a federal judge to show leniency in the sentencing of former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D., Ill.), describing him as the “highlight of our karaoke nights” in a letter, the Huffington Post reports:
“Not only is he highly intelligent, he is charming and entertaining,” Fudge wrote. “When things got tough or extremely difficult on the House floor, we could count on Jesse to bring levity to an otherwise daunting situation with a bad joke or a one-man skit. Jesse was the highlight of our karaoke nights and always made everyone feel like an integral part of, and not apart from, various activities. He made us realize that we could still have fun, while addressing important national issues.”[Snip]
Jackson pleaded guilty in February to federal charges related to the misuse of $750,000 in campaign money on personal expenses. Jackson allegedly spent thousands of dollars on watches, children’s furniture, and memorabilia.
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You Freepers should give my boy a pass cause he's a gas!
It’s cause Daddy said he wanted to rip obama’s nuts off, Obama attacked the son
Aw . . . ain’t that nice . . . our congressmen want to be entertained while you and I have to work and pay taxes . . . aw . . .
Highly paid, law writing . . .
Minstrel
How’s his rendition of “Jailhouse Rock”?
Jesse Jackson Jr. “Official Minstrel Of The US Congress”.
Attending and participating in karaoke night...Wow, these congresspeople are more ignorant than I thought.
It’s time for Jessie to join him for encouraging civil insurrection against law abiding businesses.
Where’s my Bud franchise ?
You realize how close JR. was to becoming a US Senator and then ....who knows as he followed Zero’s path.
Fudge. Breathtakingly cringe worthy. You get the government you deserve.
I’m gobsmacked again; change the name from congress to the Affirmative Action Kindergarten on the Potomac.
The Karaoke defense - why not?
Nobody knows the trouble I seen,
Nobody knows the sorrow....
In my best Hillary Clinton Black Church speaking voice...
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