William Jefferson the Victim

Instead of singing "We Shall Overcome," supporters of corrupt Dem congressman William Jefferson are singing "We Shall Overlook $90,000 in Your Freezer."

It amazes me that so many people are so quick to enable a crook like Jefferson.

NEW ORLEANS -- Supporters of a Democratic congressman charged with bribery and money laundering harkened to their civil rights days on Wednesday as they denounced the allegations against U.S. Rep. William Jefferson.

The group, including ministers and the president of the local chapter of the NAACP, alleged the 16-count corruption indictment was the work of a Republican White House and Justice Department scheming to target black Democratic leaders and shift attention from legal troubles of Republican congressmen.

"When it's all over, Bill Jefferson will stand up like Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver. He will stand up in the South and he will be victorious," said the Rev. Samson "Skip" Alexander.

The news conference attended by about 50 people was a sign Jefferson hasn't lost friends in New Orleans, which re-elected him to a ninth term from Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District in December 2006 despite an FBI probe of his African business dealings.

Prosecutors say Jefferson used his influence as co-chairman of the congressional Africa Investment and Trade Caucus to broker deals in numerous African nations, and that he demanded kickbacks for himself and for family members. He is also charged with bribing a Nigerian official.

He allegedly received more than $500,000 in bribes and demanded millions more between 2000 and 2005. He has pleaded not guilty.

The group said they would raise money for his legal defense and offer public relations help through the Justice for Jefferson Committee.

"Justice for Jefferson Committee."

"16-count corruption indictment was the work of a Republican White House and Justice Department scheming to target black Democratic leaders."

"Civil rights days."

"When it's all over, Bill Jefferson will stand up like Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver. He will stand up in the South and he will be victorious."

What is with these people?

Really.

The evil George Bush and his Justice Department have schemed to bring down black Dem leaders.

Yeah, right.

Unbelievable.