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  Jesse Jackson Jr. Says He’ll Step Up (if Asked) to Fill Obama’s Seat
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Last EditedJohn  Aug 02, 2008 01:02pm
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News DateFriday, August 1, 2008 07:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionRep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. would accept an appointment to the Senate if Barack Obama wins the presidency and leaves Gov. Rod Blagojevich with a vacancy to fill.

“I wouldn’t say no if asked,” said the Illinois Democrat, who serves as a national co-chairman for Obama’s campaign. In the past, he has declined to speculate on Obama Senate succession scenarios.
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