Jesse Jackson Column Draws Heat from Ohio Sec. of State's Office

Copyright 2004 Editor & Publisher ^ | December 01, 2004 6:00 PM ET | Joe Strupp

[MikefromOhio]

Finally, Lo Paro objected to Jackson's statement that "Blackwell presided over a voting system that resulted in quick, short lines in the dominantly Republican suburbs and four-hour and longer waiting lines in the inner cities." Said Lo Paro, "There is no proof that there were longer lines in Democratic precincts than in Republican precincts."

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Thats why my wife and I stood in line for 3 hours right Jesse? What a maroon.....

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wrote Jackson, who has spent several days in Ohio seeking attention

That segment of text describes what Jesse is always up to. No press, no cameras, no microphones = no Jesse.

[Condor51]

John Twohey, Tribune Media vice president of editorial and operations, said the syndicate had not received any negative reaction to the column,

Uh, maybe that's because anyone of import is afraid of Jesse's 'habit' of branding anyone who disagrees with him as a Racist. Then there's his bus loads of thugs that Jesse can dispatch at a moments notice to harass anyone at will.

[Right Wing Assault]

I'm surprised Jesse didn't call Blackwell a racist.

[HankReardon]

During the Presidential campaign, Ohio job lose was often cited by the Democrats. The economic environment in Ohio is effected more by State policy than Federal policy. State expenditures have risen over 70% during the last 10 years. Taxes have steadily risen, including the state sales tax. I'll be voting for Ken Blackwell also, he's a real Republican. Does Petro want the job also?

[Recon Dad]

He's irrelevant.

[SuziQ]

Woo Hoo, smack old Jesse down, Mr. Blackwell!! Couldn't happen to a more deserving person!

[JimVT]

A spokesman at Jackson's office declined immediate comment.

Some spokesman!

[Puddleglum]

Jesse is a has-been who never was. I think folks on the left are also getting tired of him. Or maybe I just hope that.

[Route101]

Jesse...How's that house deal coming along for that young chick you had happy times with????......

[FrankR]

"Jesse is a has-been who never was. I think folks on the left are also getting tired of him. Or maybe I just hope that."

Ol' Jesse thought he was the heir-apparent for MLK, and when he wasn't his spoiled-a$$ "inner child" decided just to pitch a tantrum and make trouble. Whereever there's a camera, Jesse will be there; whereever there's a chance to extort money from a corporation, Jesse will be there.

[kittymyrib]

I am thoroughly impressed with the great job Blackwell has done when everyone knew Ohio would be under the microscope. Ohio, and the nation, were truly blessed to have this man in this office at this time.

[Puddleglum]

I'd like to go to one of his rallies with a sign that says "Daddy - I'm your love child!" - old white, middle-aged me. It would give pause.

[Coop]

I'm normally not a pay-per-view kind of guy, but I'd fork out some $$$ to see Sec. Blackwell kick Reverend [Gag! Wretch!] Jackson's corrupt, pathetic rear end all around a ring.

[PatriotGirl827]

"You can't call him on it, He's black and therefore cannot be wrong about anything. Anyone who says he is wrong...is a racist."

Yep. You can only do that to Dr. Rice and Colin Powell and get away with it. Oh, and you must be a lib to do so.

[I_dmc]

Now there's an interesting thought. How would someone react to having 40,000,000 lawsuits filed against them?

[beyond the sea]

A syndicated newspaper column by the Rev. Jesse Jackson

That's Jesse Jackass-on from now on!

;-)

[sr4402]

A spokesman at Jackson's office declined immediate comment.

The couldn't, Blackwell hit the ball out of the park!

May the blood of innocents shed under Jesse, shine under the florescent lamps of justice and shouted from the housetops. That, that which is hidden be revealed for all to see.

[elli1]

Saw Blackwell on Fox election eve and was impressed with him. First time I'd heard of him & definitely thought it would not be the last.

[Common Sense 101]

Okay, so what do we have here...

Liberal lies, unsubstantiated accusations, and assertions of impropriety spewed forth by one of the left's increasingly irrelevant parasite's versus reality and the cold, hard facts.

Hmmmm... My guess is that the MSM will either call for an investigation "based on the 'merit' of the claims" or call it a draw.