Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Jacko Snubbed by Congressional Black Caucus
"Jackson wanted to meet with the full 38-member Congressional Black Caucus at its Wednesday meeting, but leaders turned him down, saying they were too busy dealing with legislative issues affecting black Americans."
"But several caucus members, speaking on conditions of anonymity, said there was no upside politically for them to link their name to Jackson by holding a high-profile meeting with him."
"They also noted that Jackson has never donated any money to their causes and has never asked to speak to them before now."
"Jackson wanted to meet with the full 38-member Congressional Black Caucus at its Wednesday meeting, but leaders turned him down, saying they were too busy dealing with legislative issues affecting black Americans."
"But several caucus members, speaking on conditions of anonymity, said there was no upside politically for them to link their name to Jackson by holding a high-profile meeting with him."
"They also noted that Jackson has never donated any money to their causes and has never asked to speak to them before now."
