Subject: Jackson Apologizes for "Social Acquaintance"
From: "Eric Schwerin" <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:22:40 -0400

Jackson Apologizes for "Social Acquaintance"
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) said he is "deeply sorry" for having "disappointed some supporters" regarding his relationship with a female "social acquaintance," theChicago Sun Times reports.

At issue are allegations that Jackson was behind a scheme to raise money for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich in return for an appointment to the U.S. Senate. The person making the allegations also said Jackson asked him to fly a "social acquaintance" to Chicago for visits.

Said Jackson: "The reference to a social acquaintance is a private and personal matter between me and my wife that was handled some time ago. I ask that you respect our privacy."

The news comes as Jackson explores a Chicago mayoral run. He wasn't kidding when he called it a "heavyweight fight." They play hardball in the Windy City.

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