When Congressman Bobby Rush was battling cancer , '' Time '' and other publications mentioned Jackson as a potential future candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Illinois 's 1st congressional district . Responding to resignation requests , Rush noted that he would be returning to his congressional duties following post-operative treatment . When he returned to full health he noted his disappointment in the premature consideration of his replacement . The issue led to a public reconciliation initiated by Jackson , Jr. at the 2008 Democratic National Convention , termed a " hugfest " by the press . While considering the possibility of Jackson , Jr. being appointed to fill Barack Obama 's United States Senate seat , the '' Chicago Sun-Times '' mentioned her as a possible candidate for Jackson , Jr. 's Illinois 's 2nd congressional district seat
2008 Democratic National Convention
2008 Democratic National Convention
Sandi Jackson