Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The recently re-elected Congressman is reportedly leaving the Mayo Clinic after several weeks, but a spokesperson from the clinic says he doesn’t know where Jackson is.
Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has departed from the Mayo clinic, according to the Chicago Tribune. A spokesperson from the clinic reported the information earlier today, but said he’s not sure where Jackson went, reports say. The newly re-elected Congressman has been at Mayo since October. He previously spent several weeks during the summer there, during which he was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder. All throughout, Jackson has eluded nearly all media outlets. In addition to his illness, Jackson faces a federal investigation for allegedly misusing his campaign funds and is reportedly in plea deal talks that could involve jail time. After nearly six months on a leave of absence from Congress, it’s uncertain what Jackson’s future plans …
Friday, September 7, 2012
The congressman's chief of staff confirmed Jackson is home with his family.
Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is home with his family nearly three months into his medical leave of absence, according to his Chief of Staff. "He's home with his wife and children and he's convalescing," Rick Bryant told the Chicago Tribune Friday. Jackson had been at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for several weeks and was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder, according to clinic staff. The U.S. representative's return comes just at the end of a five-week summer recess for Congress, and Bryant said he's hoping Jackson will be back in action as early as Monday. Bryant also said Jackson had made plans to drive from Minnesota to his home in Washington D.C., but did not confirm whether the congressman did so upon checking out of the clinic. Sign…
Friday, August 17, 2012
Second District Congressional candidate Marcus Lewis did not bite his tongue when discussing U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s recent behavior.
Does Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.'s recent bipolar disorder diagnosis make him unfit to serve the Second District? His Independent opponent, Marcus Lewis, said it does. "This man is disqualified," Lewis said in a phone interview Thursday. "If you need medication to keep this in check, then yes, you can live a normal life, but not as a congressman." Lewis likened the situation to if the public found out the president of the United States was suffering from a mood disorder, saying that people would not be OK with being led by someone with such a disorder. "(Jackson) is dealing with worldwide issues, making important decisions," Lewis said. "We can't judge him the same way we would anyone else." Jackson's recent medical leave turned heads, …
Thursday, August 16, 2012
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s opponent also says he considers political analyst Dick Simpson's election prediction good news.
When is it good news to hear that your election opponent will beat you by a wide margin? When you're Brian Woodworth. The Republican candidate in the 2nd District Congressional election is calling political analyst Dick Simpson's prediction of a Jackson victory relatively good news. "At first they were saying Jackson would beat me with 75 percent of the vote," Woodworth said. "Now they’re saying Jackson will win with 50 to 60 percent of the vote. I’m going to count that as a victory." Woodworth also met the recent news that Jackson suffers from bipolar disorder with a demand. "I think he needs to engage in a public debate," Woodworth said. "I think it’s necessary, I think the voters need to have an opportunity to judge his cognitive …
Monday, August 13, 2012
The Chicago Democrat has been on medical leave for about two months with the announced reasons ranging from a mood disorder, to depression and gastrointestinal issues.
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., is being treated for bipolar disorder, the Mayo Clinic announced Monday. The clinic has diagnosed Jackson with Bipolar II, a treatable condition considered similar to Bipolar I disorder, "with moods cycling between high and low over time," according to WebMD. "Congressman Jackson is responding well to the treatment and regaining his strength," the clinic said in a statement. Bipolar II is likely caused "by a complex set of genetic and environmental factors," the clinic said. The statement referenced Jackson's 2004 weight loss surgery, stating that such a surgery can change how the body absorbs foods and medications. About 2.5 percent of the United States population suffer from some form of bipolar disorder, …
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