Indicted Louisiana Congressman William “the Ice Man” Jefferson garnered enough votes yesterday to gain a place in the runoff election for his House seat on November 4th:
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Representative William J. Jefferson overcame the stigma of a federal bribery indictment in Louisiana’s Democratic primary on Saturday, garnering enough votes in his Congressional district to secure a spot in a Nov. 4 runoff.
Mr. Jefferson, seeking his 10th term in Congress, faces a trial in December on charges that he took bribes, laundered money and misused his Congressional office for business dealings in Africa. He has denied wrongdoing and refused to discuss details of the accusations against him.
With about 72 percent of the vote counted, Mr. Jefferson was leading with 25 percent and appeared headed toward a runoff, most likely with a former broadcaster, Helena Moreno.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see the guy get re-elected.
