Jesse Jackson Jr. has been having all kinds of political issues lately. Recently we heard rumors that he tried to pay for a United States Senate seat. Now he has released a statement about a reported affair he had with Giovanna Huidobro, a Washington, D.C. woman.

In talking about the relationship he had with Giovanna Huidobro, Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been married for some time had this to say.

“The reference to a social acquaintance is a private and personal matter between me and my wife that was handled some time ago. I know I have disappointed some supporters, and for that I am deeply sorry.”

Giovanna Huidobro is a hostess in the D.C. area. There is no proof of any affair or sexual relationship that Jackson and Giovanna Huidobro have engaged in. It’s all speculation at this time.

This latest news comes about the same time as Jesse Jackson Jr. is responding to reports, that he tried to pay for a senate seat.

When Barack Obama was elected as President of the United States, Rod Blagojevich was assigned to appoint a senator to take Obama’s former seat. There are allegations that Jesse Jackson Jr. and Blago were close to deal for this empty senate seat. Blagojevich is currently still in an ongoing trial for these reported crimes.

As for what Jesse Jackson Jr. had to say about his alleged dealings with Blagojevich for the seat, he said, “Bring it On” (referring to proof of the allegations).

Jackson also has said the following about his desire for the senate seat:
“The allegations about fund-raising and the Senate seat are not new. I’ve already talked with the authorities about these claims, told them they were false, and no charges have been brought against me. The very idea of raising millions of dollars for a campaign other than my own is preposterous. My interest in the Senate seat was based on years of public service, which I am proud of, not some improper scheme with anyone.”

Meanwhile, Huidobro claims not to know anything about any negotiations between Blogojevich and Jackson Jr.

This latest news could potentially harm any chance Jackson had at running for Mayor of Chicago, which he is rumored to be considering.