Anonymous
03/07/2026 16:07
Subject: Re:Jesse Jackson denied Capitol honor by Mike Johnson
Anonymous wrote:Jackson’s service in Chicago is befitting for those who truly admired, respected, and called him, friend. Clinton, Biden, Obama, Harris, Waters…
Glad I tuned in. Biden was eloquent and looked well. Clinton and Jesse were good friends. Clinton seems more fragile than Biden.
CNN Tapper tapped out when Maxine Waters took to the podium to honor Jackson. Imagine that! Zaslav propping up Tapper and Bash🥡🥢
I agree. They had a huge audience. I was surprised how well Biden looked. He sounded like himself. Clinton didn’t sound so great.
Anonymous
03/07/2026 16:04
Subject: Jesse Jackson denied Capitol honor by Mike Johnson
Dignitaries From South Africa and other African countries the lew here to pay homage to Jesse Jackson. The three former Democrat presidents attended and paid homage to him but Bush was a no-show and, of course, Racist in chief was busy conquering the world.
I am watching the 1980 Democrat convention. It is too bad he was not nominated. Our nation would have profited from his presidency
I am watching the 1980 Democrat convention. It is too bad he was not nominated. Our nation would have profited from his presidency
Anonymous
03/07/2026 02:09
Subject: Re:Jesse Jackson denied Capitol honor by Mike Johnson
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Jackson’s service in Chicago is befitting for those who truly admired, respected, and called him, friend. Clinton, Biden, Obama, Harris, Waters…
Glad I tuned in. Biden was eloquent and looked well. Clinton and Jesse were good friends. Clinton seems more fragile than Biden.
CNN Tapper tapped out when Maxine Waters took to the podium to honor Jackson. Imagine that! Zaslav propping up Tapper and Bash🥡🥢
Obama’s speech was incredible. It was almost heartbreaking in its tenor and messaging because it reminds us of how very far we’ve fallen as a nation and as a society. I do wish we could have him back again.
I saw a clip of this and need to watch the whole thing tomorrow.
Anonymous
03/07/2026 01:53
Subject: Re:Jesse Jackson denied Capitol honor by Mike Johnson
Anonymous wrote:Jackson’s service in Chicago is befitting for those who truly admired, respected, and called him, friend. Clinton, Biden, Obama, Harris, Waters…
Glad I tuned in. Biden was eloquent and looked well. Clinton and Jesse were good friends. Clinton seems more fragile than Biden.
CNN Tapper tapped out when Maxine Waters took to the podium to honor Jackson. Imagine that! Zaslav propping up Tapper and Bash🥡🥢
Obama’s speech was incredible. It was almost heartbreaking in its tenor and messaging because it reminds us of how very far we’ve fallen as a nation and as a society. I do wish we could have him back again.
Anonymous
03/06/2026 18:43
Subject: Jesse Jackson denied Capitol honor by Mike Johnson
I'm sure Chuck Schumer agreed w/ Johnson, since neither serves Americans.
Anonymous
03/06/2026 18:08
Subject: Re:Jesse Jackson denied Capitol honor by Mike Johnson
Anonymous wrote:Jackson’s service in Chicago is befitting for those who truly admired, respected, and called him, friend. Clinton, Biden, Obama, Harris, Waters…
Glad I tuned in. Biden was eloquent and looked well. Clinton and Jesse were good friends. Clinton seems more fragile than Biden.
CNN Tapper tapped out when Maxine Waters took to the podium to honor Jackson. Imagine that! Zaslav propping up Tapper and Bash🥡🥢
I liked when Isiah Thomas recognized President Harris, President Clinton and President Bill Clinton.
Anonymous
03/06/2026 17:22
Subject: Re:Jesse Jackson denied Capitol honor by Mike Johnson
Jackson’s service in Chicago is befitting for those who truly admired, respected, and called him, friend. Clinton, Biden, Obama, Harris, Waters…
Glad I tuned in. Biden was eloquent and looked well. Clinton and Jesse were good friends. Clinton seems more fragile than Biden.
CNN Tapper tapped out when Maxine Waters took to the podium to honor Jackson. Imagine that! Zaslav propping up Tapper and Bash🥡🥢
Glad I tuned in. Biden was eloquent and looked well. Clinton and Jesse were good friends. Clinton seems more fragile than Biden.
CNN Tapper tapped out when Maxine Waters took to the podium to honor Jackson. Imagine that! Zaslav propping up Tapper and Bash🥡🥢
Anonymous
02/25/2026 11:22
Subject: Jesse Jackson denied Capitol honor by Mike Johnson
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Mike Johnson doesn’t make decisions by himself. Just wanted to clear that up.
Good to know. So, who does? What’s the process?
Yes, I looked. All I’ve seen so far has been comments about “Congressional leadership” and articles that indicate that “Mike Johnson denied” the Jackson family’s request. As it is, I’m left with the sense that this was a partisan and capricious decision rather than adherence to a particular formula that most Americans and their elected representatives understand and might agree with.
DP. Might be good for you to educate yourself.
https://www.aoc.gov/what-we-do/programs-ceremonies/lying-in-state-honor
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/house-speaker-denies-request-for-rev-jesse-jackson-to-lie-in-honor-at-u-s-capitol/4064642/
Thanks for the links.
Anonymous
02/24/2026 18:47
Subject: Jesse Jackson denied Capitol honor by Mike Johnson
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Mike Johnson doesn’t make decisions by himself. Just wanted to clear that up.
Good to know. So, who does? What’s the process?
Yes, I looked. All I’ve seen so far has been comments about “Congressional leadership” and articles that indicate that “Mike Johnson denied” the Jackson family’s request. As it is, I’m left with the sense that this was a partisan and capricious decision rather than adherence to a particular formula that most Americans and their elected representatives understand and might agree with.
The White House directs him.
Wrong.
"Use of the U.S. Capitol Rotunda is controlled by concurrent action of the House and Senate. Any person who has rendered distinguished service to the nation may lie in state if the family so wishes and Congress approves."
LOL, Johnson can't even answer a question. You think he is following this?
Anonymous
Anonymous
02/23/2026 21:59
Subject: Jesse Jackson denied Capitol honor by Mike Johnson
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Mike Johnson doesn’t make decisions by himself. Just wanted to clear that up.
Good to know. So, who does? What’s the process?
Yes, I looked. All I’ve seen so far has been comments about “Congressional leadership” and articles that indicate that “Mike Johnson denied” the Jackson family’s request. As it is, I’m left with the sense that this was a partisan and capricious decision rather than adherence to a particular formula that most Americans and their elected representatives understand and might agree with.
The White House directs him.
Wrong.
"Use of the U.S. Capitol Rotunda is controlled by concurrent action of the House and Senate. Any person who has rendered distinguished service to the nation may lie in state if the family so wishes and Congress approves."
And, the published list of those who have lied in State proves the point. It is quite selective.
+1
Anonymous
02/23/2026 21:47
Subject: Jesse Jackson denied Capitol honor by Mike Johnson
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Mike Johnson doesn’t make decisions by himself. Just wanted to clear that up.
Good to know. So, who does? What’s the process?
Yes, I looked. All I’ve seen so far has been comments about “Congressional leadership” and articles that indicate that “Mike Johnson denied” the Jackson family’s request. As it is, I’m left with the sense that this was a partisan and capricious decision rather than adherence to a particular formula that most Americans and their elected representatives understand and might agree with.
The White House directs him.
Wrong.
"Use of the U.S. Capitol Rotunda is controlled by concurrent action of the House and Senate. Any person who has rendered distinguished service to the nation may lie in state if the family so wishes and Congress approves."
And, the published list of those who have lied in State proves the point. It is quite selective.
Anonymous
02/23/2026 21:13
Subject: Jesse Jackson denied Capitol honor by Mike Johnson
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Mike Johnson doesn’t make decisions by himself. Just wanted to clear that up.
Good to know. So, who does? What’s the process?
Yes, I looked. All I’ve seen so far has been comments about “Congressional leadership” and articles that indicate that “Mike Johnson denied” the Jackson family’s request. As it is, I’m left with the sense that this was a partisan and capricious decision rather than adherence to a particular formula that most Americans and their elected representatives understand and might agree with.
The White House directs him.
Wrong.
"Use of the U.S. Capitol Rotunda is controlled by concurrent action of the House and Senate. Any person who has rendered distinguished service to the nation may lie in state if the family so wishes and Congress approves."
Anonymous
02/23/2026 19:35
Subject: Re:Jesse Jackson denied Capitol honor by Mike Johnson
They cannot let every important person lie in state in the Capitol. After looking at the list of those who have, it would appear that Rosa Parks is the only one who was not connected to government. However, she changed history.
Look at the list. There are not that many.
Look at the list. There are not that many.