What a fine upstanding leader we have here. BTW, he took this pregnant 'girlfriend' along to the White House when he was ‘counseling’ Clinton during his Monica problems. I’m somewhat speechless over this one. Wonder how huge the black anger will be over Jackson paying this HO 10 grand a month?

-- Anonymous, January 18, 2001

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Where does this idiot get that kind of money? Has he ever held a REAL job?

-- Anonymous, January 18, 2001

I think they should both hurry and seek counseling for their sins from someone "experienced" in such problems.

JIMMY SWAGGERT comes to mind as a fellow practitioner in the fine art of HYPOCRISY.

-- Anonymous, January 18, 2001

>> JIMMY SWAGGERT comes to mind as a fellow practitioner in the fine art of HYPOCRISY. <<

What Jackson did undoubtedly hurt his wife and family - same as Clinton's actions hurt his family.

I dunno about hypocrisy, though. Are you suggesting Jackson and Swaggert preached the same message? If Jesse had made "family values" or some such message the core of his pulpit preaching, then he would certainly rank along with Swaggert (and Gringrich) for hypocrisy. He just seems to me like one more man who did something wrong and ruined himself in public. I don't know that he ever pretended to be stronger or better than other men in regard to sexual temptation.

Once it has gone this far, there isn't any really "good" solution left to him. What he is doing now is about as "good" as it could be. He is belatedly acknowledging his fault and taking responsibility for his daughter. I hope he means it. He made other promises - to his wife - he didn't keep.

I can see how those who never agreed with Jackson's politics would be crowing today. In a funny way it is a tribute to Jackson's effectiveness that he is hated so much as he is. People listened to him. People followed him. Do that and you earn enemies.

-- Anonymous, January 18, 2001

Exactly. That is why the left hates Bush so much, they are scared he will do a good job.

-- Anonymous, January 18, 2001

NATIONAL ENQUIRER BOMBSHELL: JESSE JACKSON LOVE CHILD; MISTRESS PAID IN CASH

Spiritual adviser to President Clinton Reverend Jesse Jackson took his pregnant mistress to an Oval Office meeting at the height of the Lewinsky Impeachment saga, a stunning new report claims.

Washington will soon be jolted and storm clouds will form over Inauguration Weekend after a NATIONAL ENQUIRER expose alleges Jesse Jackson fathered a daughter conceived out of wedlock by a part-time RAINBOW COALITION staffer who was given $40,000 to relocate to Los Angeles where she now lives in $365,000 multi-bedroom spread and receives a $10,000 a month stipend from Jackson, it is alleged.

The NEW YORK POST is rushing to splash the story in fresh editions, according to newspaper sources.

"JESSE JACKSON'S LOVE CHILD" -- the ENQUIRER is planning to blare in its Page One splash of its January 30 edition.

"A $40,000 moving expense is outrageous," one RAINBOW COALITION source tells the ENQUIRER.

The ENQUIRER names the mother, aged 39.

It does not name the young miss, aged 2.

A photo of the girl is featured with a blue dot over her face shielding her identity.

Clinton administration officials were bracing for yet another photograph, obtained by the ENQUIRER, which pictures Jesse Jackson, the pregnant mistress, President Bill Clinton, and RAINBOW COALITION executives smiling in the Oval Office.

The picture was taken on December 3, 1998 -- at the height of the Clinton sex scandal.

"Here was Rev. Jackson counseling Bill Clinton on his infidelity and Jackson's pregnant mistress was smiling along?" asked a publishing source.

Jackson urged Clinton to take a contrite tone in his public explanation of the Lewinsky affair:

"Keep your eyes open and your mouth shut. And don't panic."

"If you respond with a contrite heart," Jackson told Clinton, "that obligates the public to respond with mercy."

The ENQUIRER quotes extensively from RAINBOW COALITION insiders and the mistress. Jesse Jackson's wife is said to be devastated by the alleged long-term affair.

Jackson had been prepared earlier this week to preempt this story with an appearance on BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned. Jackson later pulled out of the appearance when it became unclear if the ENQUIRER was going forward.

Which they will.

Which they are.

Which you now know.

-- Anonymous, January 18, 2001

It aint gonna matter. Jesse be the king to them that follow.

Illegitmate kids only count if maybe an Ashcroft type sired one. THAT would be hypocritical. Here, no big deal.

-- Anonymous, January 18, 2001

So very true Carlos…..but it will shut the fucker up for a spell. Next up: Ray Lewis….role model for the masses.

-- Anonymous, January 18, 2001

Politics is nasty business. He knew the job was dangerous when he took it.

And like Gary Hart, if he's going to have such an obvious weakspot that can be exploited by the other side, he deserves what he gets.

But I'm also not naive; in the interest of objectivity, let's note the TIMING on the release of this information. It sorta takes all the wind out of Jackson's sails for his planned demonstrations during inauguration weekend, doesn't it? Interesting. :)

-- Anonymous, January 18, 2001

Ah yes Stephen, ‘timing is everything’. Gotta love it!

-- Anonymous, January 19, 2001