Political Skinny: Jesse Jackson backs off Artur Davis criticism ...

Reaction was swift and severe, with most commentators sharply criticizing Jackson for taking an unnecessary shot at Davis, who is running as a candidate for governor of Alabama in 2010. ... Johnson, a former Riley Cabinet member and campaign staffer, on Thursday released results of a polygraph test as proof of his veracity. My test results validate I have spoken the truth, Johnson said. Let's get back to the business of serving the people of Alabama.