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Rep. Jackson's resignation leaves wide-open race for empty seat | Reduction

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Rep. Jackson's resignation leaves wide-open race for empty seat

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A day after Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned from Congress, speculation swirled over who might replace the 10-term Democrat re-elected to office just two weeks ago. Jackson on Wednesday sent his resignation letter to House Speaker John Boehner, citing his ongoing treatment for bipolar disorder and admitting "my share of mistakes," while confirming publicly for the first time that he's the subject of a federal probe. He said he is cooperating with investigators. "For seventeen years I have given 100 percent of my time, energy and life to public service," Jackson wrote. "However, over the past several months, as my health has deteriorated, my ability to serve the constituents of my district has continued to diminish.

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Jesse Jackson

Overall Sentiment: 0

Relevance: 0.934809

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0"For seventeen years I have given 100 percent of my time, energy and life to public service," Jackson wrote. ...
0.0767577"For seventeen years I have given 100 percent of my time, energy and life to public service," Jackson wrote. "However, over the past several months, as my health has deteriorated, my ability to serve the constituents of my district has continued to diminish. I am aware of the ongoing federal investigation into my activities and I am doing my best to address the situation responsibly, cooperate with the investigators, and accept responsibility for my mistakes, for they are my mistakes and mine alone."
0.50417"He made the decision to choose his health," Jackson said. ...
0.123425"It's not the kind of illness you can put a timetable on," Jackson said, ...
0.253608"It's not the kind of illness you can put a timetable on," Jackson said, adding that he is confident his son "will get well in time."
Sentiment Stats:
  • Number of Quotes: 5
  • Aggregate Sentiment: 0.9579607
  • Mean: 0.19159214
  • Standard Deviation: 0

Jackson

Overall Sentiment: -0.385674

Relevance: 0.333016

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

Overall Sentiment: -0.0892827

Relevance: 0.245819

Todd Stroger

Overall Sentiment: -0.121186

Relevance: 0.155478

House Speaker John Boehner

Overall Sentiment: -0.0173602

Relevance: 0.1517

Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Overall Sentiment: -0.0888338

Relevance: 0.151565

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Delmarie Cobb

Overall Sentiment: 0

Relevance: 0.138791

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-0.0426857"It’s going to be the Wild Wild West, unfortunately, because you're going to have about 12 people – at my last count – who are going to throw their names in the race," Cobb told ...
Sentiment Stats:
  • Number of Quotes: 1
  • Aggregate Sentiment: -0.0426857
  • Mean: -0.0426857
  • Standard Deviation: 1.4142135623731

Gov. Pat Quinn

Overall Sentiment: 0

Relevance: 0.137766

Rep. Bobby Rush

Overall Sentiment: -0.0850937

Relevance: 0.136079

SentimentQuote
-0.323916"He sounded very sorrowful -- in so much pain ... that he wouldn't be able to serve in Congress anymore," Rush said. ...
Sentiment Stats:
  • Number of Quotes: 1
  • Aggregate Sentiment: -0.323916
  • Mean: -0.323916
  • Standard Deviation: 1.4142135623731
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Rep. Debbie Halvorson

Overall Sentiment: -0.220998

Relevance: 0.1306

Toni Preckwinkle

Overall Sentiment: 0

Relevance: 0.126443

Anthony Beale

Overall Sentiment: 0

Relevance: 0.11843

Chad Pergram

Overall Sentiment: 0

Relevance: 0.117666

Brian Woodworth

Overall Sentiment: -0.228676

Relevance: 0.114394

R. Kelly

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Relevance: 0.114009

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Dan Webb

Overall Sentiment: 0.0255414

Relevance: 0.111223

Bruce Reinhart

Overall Sentiment: 0

Relevance: 0.109309

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-0.192921"I think it won't be too long before we hear an announcement of a plea agreement," said Bruce Reinhart, ...
0"I think it won't be too long before we hear an announcement of a plea agreement," said Bruce Reinhart, a white-collar defense lawyer in West Palm Beach, Fla., who was a federal prosecutor for 19 years. "The government doesn't like people who are going to plead guilty to abusing public office to remain in a position of public trust. ... Resignation would be a significant bargaining chip for Congressman Jackson in order to get a better deal from the government."
Sentiment Stats:
  • Number of Quotes: 2
  • Aggregate Sentiment: -0.192921
  • Mean: -0.0964605
  • Standard Deviation: 0

Sam Adam Jr.

Overall Sentiment: 0.0231434

Relevance: 0.108067

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City: Chicago

Overall Sentiment: 0

Relevance: 0.313381

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