Posted on 03/08/2020 4:30:34 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Civil rights activist the Rev. Jesse Jackson has endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for president, the campaign announced Sunday.
“A people far behind cannot catch up choosing the most moderate path,” Jackson said in a statement. “The most progressive social and economic path gives us the best chance to catch up and Senator Bernie Sanders represents the most progressive path. That’s why I choose to endorse him today.”
Jackson said former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign had not reached out or asked for his endorsement.
Jackson said the Vermont progressive answered the concerns of the black community in his support of voting rights and renewing the U.S. Civil Rights Commission. The civil rights leader plans to speak at a campaign event in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Sunday.
He said the “black firewall” has changed the dynamics of the election and that campaigns need to appeal to the black community.
“That’s some of what the firewall needs and that Senator Sanders has committed himself to, and that’s why I can enthusiastically endorse Senator Bernie Sanders today,” he said, citing Sanders's wealth tax and "Medicare for All" plans.
Sanders announced the endorsement on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday after host George Stephanopoulos noted Biden’s wins on Super Tuesday and support from nine former presidential candidates. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) offered her support to the former vice president Sunday.
“It’s no secret, George. You know politics in this country. We’re not going to get the most support of elected leaders, not most governors, not most senators,” Sanders responded. “But we are winning the support of grassroots America because we have an agenda that speaks to working people.”
Jackson has “been a leader in helping to transform this country, an aide to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., so we’re proud,” Sanders said.
Biden won 10 of 14 states that voted on Super Tuesday and now sits at 664 delegates. Sanders has 573 delegates allocated to him, although the Super Tuesday delegates have not been completely distributed.
Identity politics tears apart its host.
Does anyone listen to mush mouth any more?
I didn’t know the race hustling SOB was still alive. He sure did quiet down.
I thought it was because he was dead, or someone had the goods on him.
Why does the “Rev”get to speak in churches but others cant?
I think he’s had health problems in recent years, so doesn’t go out in public much any more.
Thinking isn’t his game he’s a shake down artiest.
As I said someone at the DNC screwed up and didn’t send Jesse his check.
Jesse HiJackson.
Bernie’s check must have cleared.
Indeed
BernieBro staffer Mason Baird: “After we abolish landlords we won’t have to kill them “
Jessie...you are a race pimp.
James Earl Ray missed.
Jessie High-jackson trying to still matter.
Makes me wonder who Jesse Jr. is endorsing?
No, Jackson wants a voice in the White House for the blacks of Vermont - all three of them.
Crazy Bernie trying to desperately peel away some of Senile Joe’s black support in Michigan, particularly among senior age groups, churches....
FTA: Civil rights activist the Rev. Jesse Jackson....
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Je$$e Jac$on is no civil rights activist. He is merely a race hustler who has made millions from his crooked activities.
Bernie’s vice?
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