Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Poll: Jackson Leads Halvorson, 59-23
Jesse Jackson, Jr., has expanded his lead over Debbie Halvorson since December, and has exceptionally high job approval ratings. Read »
Jackson Pulls Out of Debate with Halvorson
A week ahead of the Illinois primary, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. canceled his appearance on Tuesday's WTTW debate with 2nd Congressional District challenger Debbie Halvorson. Read »
Halvorson and Jackson Raise Spectre of Obama, Blago
In the very nasty campaign Jesse Jackson Jr. and Debbie Halvorson are throwing all they’ve got at one another. Read »
Jesse Jackson Jr
Jackson is running in the Democratic primary to defend his own seat in the 2nd Congressional District Race. Read »
Debbie Halvorson For 2nd District
Debbie Halvorson is running in the Democratic primary against incumbent Jesse Jackson Jr. to run for the 2nd Congressional District. Read »
Halvorson Responds to Jackson's Latest Endorsement
Debbie Halvorson has news for incumbent Jesse Jackson Jr. regarding his recent endorsement from Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Read »
Pelosi Endorses Jesse Jackson, Jr.
Jesse Jackson, Jr., received a big endorsement today in the race for the 2nd congressional district Democratic primary. Read »
Halvorson Calls out Jackson Jr. 'Fiction'
Debbie Halvorson hasn't held back in her remarks about her 2nd Congressional District opponent Jesse Jackson Jr. And she isn't stopping today. Read »
Can Obama Save Jesse Jackson Jr. from Satan?
Jesse Jackson Jr. faces no small opposition in his re-election run in the Congressional 2nd District, from alleged corruption connections to allegations of an extramarital affair. Jackson's tactic?... Read »
Halvorson Shoots Back At Opponent Jackson Jr.
Congressional candidate Debbie Halvorson on Tuesday shot back at opponent Jesse Jackson Jr. for his remarks about a super PAC targeting incumbents. Read »
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Barack Obama
He's in the fight for his political life. Should he lose the 2012 election for the presidency, he'll likely move back to Chicago's Kenwood Neighborhood and instantly become Chicago's biggest celebrity.
Jesse Jackson Jr.
After spending much of the past year and a half out of the public eye Triple J is making a comeback!
Rod Blagojevich
Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.
Joe Walsh
Tea Party conservative who likes to say no, will have to talk more about his personal life if he wants a second term.
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