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8. Why doesn't Sanders support of Jesse Jackson influence anyone?
Thu Feb 11, 2016, 05:20 PM
Feb 2016

I am asking this sincerely. As I try to learn more about Sanders (I really knew nothing really about him until recently, so I am not trying at all to pretend to be an expert), I just learned that he worked for Jesse Jackson's presidential campaign previously. That seems like a really important sign of bona fide good faith. I mean, this was at a time when a lot of people were even annoyed at Jesse Jackson for daring to disrupt the party and possibly split the party and things like that.

Like I said, I'm still trying to get caught up with the political situation right now, but I am really surprised that I found this information only after a lot of googling and stuff. I'm having a hard time finding solid info, but it seems based on what I've read so far, that the Clintons did not endorse Jackson or anything.

So ... what am I missing about that?

They are doing their best to crush Bernie but it ain't happening. bkkyosemite Feb 2016 #1
If I were an important leader I would be jealous of Bernie Land Shark Feb 2016 #40
I wonder what he think's of Hillary's politics in the 60s! reformist2 Feb 2016 #2
OK. I'm sure Senator Sanders respects him all the same. TwilightGardener Feb 2016 #3
Is this John Lewis? PonyUp Feb 2016 #4
John is a nice man and is willing pose for photos. DCBob Feb 2016 #7
Guess you have moved on UglyGreed Feb 2016 #12
Yes - this photo was taken last year Empowerer Feb 2016 #13
How many times has UglyGreed Feb 2016 #24
I'm not sure - I know she went in 2007. Empowerer Feb 2016 #25
Thank you UglyGreed Feb 2016 #26
I think Bernie's problem, fair or not, is that he seems superficial.. DCBob Feb 2016 #5
Why doesn't Sanders support of Jesse Jackson influence anyone? Chrissmithistaken Feb 2016 #8
Not sure entirely but.. DCBob Feb 2016 #21
Jesse Jackson was the last candidate who was similar to Bernie hollowdweller Feb 2016 #22
Jesse Jackson? bravenak Feb 2016 #38
You are the one who suggested Bernie should wear blackface Bjorn Against Feb 2016 #15
Haha.. I was being a bit fecitious when I posted that. DCBob Feb 2016 #17
Leave it Paulie Feb 2016 #37
Looks like a joke bravenak Feb 2016 #39
You can tell by reading it was an attempt of hyperbole for effect ... no need for false outrage uponit7771 Feb 2016 #46
Why can't he show the heart and respect that this champion shows? arcane1 Feb 2016 #16
Clinton was a month behind Sanders in having this sit down. evilrobert Feb 2016 #18
Hey, Welcome to DU! (nt) pat_k Feb 2016 #43
Not to me NowSam Feb 2016 #33
I'm part of the GLBT community. PyaarRevolution Feb 2016 #41
I am impressed. EmperorHasNoClothes Feb 2016 #6
I trust John Lewis on this issue Gothmog Feb 2016 #9
Yeah, but what does HE know? Empowerer Feb 2016 #10
People are paying closer attention ... NurseJackie Feb 2016 #11
And as they do, and if they're honest and/or curious, they'll learn this: elleng Feb 2016 #32
So if Lewis didn't validate your card you never supported civil rights? NightWatcher Feb 2016 #14
I think part of it was to interrupt the reporter before they could say details about Bernie's record arcane1 Feb 2016 #19
Well, he may not have met him, but we have proof Bernie was convicted Fawke Em Feb 2016 #20
Thanks, Fawke. elleng Feb 2016 #31
You should forward this to lewis! juxtaposed Feb 2016 #36
Watch Bernie get attacked for having a criminal record jfern Feb 2016 #44
So what. I was part of it and I never saw either of them. ancianita Feb 2016 #23
Ditto elleng Feb 2016 #30
The movement was quite large quaker bill Feb 2016 #27
RIGHT. elleng Feb 2016 #29
Sounds like he's not fully aware of it. elleng Feb 2016 #28
I'm not happy about this. Just as I'm not happy with the recent words of Gloria Steinem. delrem Feb 2016 #48
no bodies impressed with hrc pseudo b/s of meeting MLK with her mother when she was a kid... juxtaposed Feb 2016 #34
I am not either. nt LexVegas Feb 2016 #35
DU rec...nt SidDithers Feb 2016 #42
Bernie supporters: don't bother. cali Feb 2016 #45
uh huh. so you say. good for you. you should congratulate yourself. delrem Feb 2016 #47
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