Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., drew heavy criticism from fellow Democrats and his Republican colleagues for demanding President Barack Obama suspend the U.S. Constitution and declare a national jobs emergency.
Jackson told The Daily Caller last week that the president should use "extra-constitutional" authority to resolve the employment crisis by creating jobs outside of the normal legislative process. His comments drew immediate criticism from his primary opponent as well as other members of the House of Representatives.
Former congresswoman Debbie Halvorson, Jackson's Democratic opponent in next year's primary election, said he has failed to introduce a jobs bill during his 16 years in the House.
Here are some of Jackson's more memorable public gaffes:
IPad is the Cause of U.S. Unemployment
From the floor of the House in April, Jackson accused iPad and the late Steve Jobs of causing high unemployment. The iPad -- and most cellular devices -- are manufactured in China and other foreign countries, a problem Jackson claimed has sparked the record number of unemployed Americans.
Most Corrupt Politician
The Black Collegian named Jackson one of the 15 most corrupt politicians in the House. Jackson achieved the designation over his alleged involvement in the sale of President Obama's old senate seat. His involvement led federal prosecutors to subpoena Jackson to testify in the corruption trial of impeached former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Constitutional Amendments
At times, Jackson has introduced to eight constitutional amendments, each separate and distinct changes. His amendments often focus on education and health care and generally attract a few co-sponsors. None has yet to be made into law.
Dan McGinnis is a freelance writer, published author and former newspaper publisher. He has been a candidate, campaign manager and press secretary for state and local political campaigns for more than 30 years.
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