Jackson has a long history with one of Obama's chief rivals, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and her husband former President Clinton. He counseled the two when the president's affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky became public.
But Jackson said his history with the Clintons doesn't complicate his decision to back his home state senator, calling Obama Illinois' "favorite son."
"It's not awkward at all," he said, adding, "I don't owe a debt to any of them."
How much does Al Sharpton owe?
— Jesse Jackson Rainbow Coalition
The committepeople were
The committepeople were given the option of carrying for Foley, Dahroug or Montano. Most carried for Foley, a couple for Dahroug, and none for Montano.
In the same area, Dem Waldo Cabrera filed almost 1,000 signatures to challenge the 6th AD incumbent with no help whatsoever from the party. His entirely grassroots operation has the hacks up in arms.