Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., saddled by his ties to disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich and a relationship with a female “social acquaintance,” has opted not to run for mayor of Chicago.
The decision by the Democratic congressman to sit out the race means former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, considered a frontrunner, has one less opponent to fend off in his bid for mayor’s office, which he has long coveted.
via www.politico.com
