Jockeying under way to replace Rep. Jackson Jr.

In this March 20, 2012 file photo, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., thanks supporters at his primary election night party in Chicago. / AP Photo/M. Spencer Green

CHICAGO At least a dozen candidates have been mentioned to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress, and some Democratic leaders are concerned about a potentially crowded field.

Jackson resigned Wednesday following a leave of absence for bipolar disorder. He also admitted he is the subject of a federal probe and is cooperating with investigators.

Among the possible contenders to replace him are Chicago Aldermen Anthony Beale and Will Burns and defense attorney Sam Adam Jr.

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Jackson's brother Jonathan also has been mentioned. So has his wife, Chicago Alderman Sandi Jackson.

That prompted Congressman Bobby Rush to tell would-be candidates: "Cool your jets."

Rush said if the field of candidates is too large it could make it easier for a more conservative candidate to win in the Democratic stronghold.

[takacrat]

$40,000.00 Dollars for a Time Piece to a Woman, that wasn't his Wife! Where did this happen? Now OJ Vegas!!

[takacrat]

Give it to David Duke!!

[tmittelstaed]

I bid 50,000 and promise to support all groups in Chicago as well as all groups across the country, even the ones that are at cross-purposes to each other.

[realsickofit]

Look at the up side, one less Chicago crook in Washington for awhile.

[cbs_bull]

Why not just sell it to highest bidders?

[Bush-cheney-R-Terrorists]

This is the same district which has produced such legendary statesman as the Honorable Gus Savage, and Congressman Mel Reynolds before the bi-polar, bi-spousal and bye freedom, jjj.