Obama’s mentor to retire from IL State Senate

By: Soren Dayton (Diary)  |  August 18th at 09:12 AM  | 

Barack Obama’s mentor, Emil Jones, will announce his resignation from the Illinois State Senate today, according to the Chicago Tribune. The Tribune describes Obama as Jones’ protege. Rumors are floating that Jones is wrapped up in a criminal investigation. We will keep you updated… We have written about his own private slush fund in the past. In the meantime, here’s what you need to know | Read More »