JJJr's 2nd District

Check out the 2010 and the 2012 maps for Jesse Jackson, Jr.'s Second Congressional District. Want a nice "job"? The primary will be February 26 and the general election for municipal offices and to fill Jackson's empty chair will be April 9, if Cook County Clerk David Orr gets his way.

Think anyone is doing an analysis of the timing of Jackson's resignation? Does anyone not think there was plenty of maneuvering going on before the November 6 General Election to keep Jackson from announcing his intention to resign? Gotta give the pols some time to get creative, and now you can see it starting. Just read the full AP article here.

But first look at the size of the district. See this map and compare the 2010 boundaries with the 2012 boundaries. Could Republicans get in there, work hard and pull a real upset?

Bobby Rush (D-1) is quoted as saying to anyone who is thinking of running for Jackson's seat, "Cool your jets."

In other words, they have got it under control. Who is "they"? The ones in control. Big Brother. The ones who know what is best for you. Yeah, sure.

Why are they worried? "Spread the field of candidates too thin, they say, and it becomes easier for a more conservative candidate - or anyone else party leaders don't want - to pull off a win."

What influence could a Congressman have on Chicago crime? Could a leader, rolling up his sleeves and getting on the ground in his District, begin to make a difference? Yes, I know ... Congressman is a Federal office. So make "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" a reality.

The first thing he'd have to do is build a high wall around his office. Put two doors in it. One for residents and registered in-District voters. Leave that door unlocked.

The second door? Make that one about a foot high. Mark it "Lobbyists, Influence Peddlers, Crooks". Put a big padlock on that one.

Run background checks and drug screens on anyone to be hired for a District job. Publish the results of your own random drug screens on the front window of the District offices.

If the person winning the office doesn't live in the District, move into the District. Right into the heart of it. Right into the War Zone. And no bodyguards, either. Your constituents don't have bodyguards. Why should you?