In honor of Election Day this week, we visit the rise and fall of Rep. John Jenrette. As a charismatic congressman, he had mass appeal, but his quest for fame and fortune eventually ended his wild ride in Washington.

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Sources:
Capitol Steps and Missteps: The Wild, Improbable Ride of Congressman John Jenrette By: Jon F. Clark and Cookie Miller VanSice
Order here: https://www.amazon.com/Capitol-Steps-Missteps-Improbable-Congressman-ebook/dp/B074QNN4T4

https://www.thecolumbiastar.com/articles/part-vi-work-marriage-and-moving-on-the-columbia-years-excerpts-from-capitol-steps-the-rise-fall-and-redemption-of-congressman-jenrette/

https://www.thecolumbiastar.com/articles/part-ii-travels-with-alex/

https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/ex-congressional-aides-take-a-new-look-at-john-jenrette-and-his-rollicking-career/article_19531e68-8f35-11e7-a028-8be5c632ea4c.html

https://amp.thestate.com/news/local/article166755482.html