An Affair? A Senate Seat Payoff? Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr . is being touted as having the same proclivity as his father, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Jesse Jackson, Sr and wife, Alderwoman Sandi Jackson. Allegations that Jackson, Jr. had an affair with a DC restaurant hostess have resurfaced for the young Chicago representative who said earlier this week that, "This reference to a social acquaintance is a private and personal matter between me and my wife that was handled some time ago. I know I have disappointed some supporters and for that I am deeply sorry." His wife, Sandi Jackson, Alderwoman for the city's 7th Ward, who Jackson did not apologize to in the above-mentioned comment, called the allegation "not new." "Today's public disclosure is not new and is one that my family and I have been privately addressing for two years. Therefore, I would hope that the public and the media will respect our family's right to ...
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