Rev. Jesse Jackson endorses Bernie Sanders

[BeckyDem]

Civil rights activist and former Democratic presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson endorsed Bernie Sanders on Sunday.

Why it matters: Jackson's endorsement is the kind of boost Sanders needs as he looks to slow the momentum of Joe Biden, whose surge in South Carolina and on Super Tuesday was driven largely by black voters.

What they're saying: In a statement Sunday, Jackson listed 13 reasons why he's supporting Sanders, including the senator's support for national voting rights, a civil rights commission, a wealth tax, funding for HBCUs, a two-state solution for Palestine and Israel and a single-payer health care system.

https://www.axios.com/jesse-jackson-endorses-bernie-sanders-85cc42b9-3224-4fb6-b368-6c3eae52e0a8.html

[mucifer]

1. His daughter Santita Jackson has been encouraging Bernie support on her radio show:

https://www.wcpt820.com/the-santita-jackson-show/

She has a really good radio show in Chicago. She has such a calming and soothing personality. She also discusses difficult issues in a direct and skillful manner.

[BeckyDem]

2. Yes, I know and thank you for posting the link!

[still_one]

3. It is a Good endorsement. I am also proud of Andrew Young's endorsement of Joe Biden. Both are

great endorsements for their respective candidates

[BeckyDem]

6. Thank you. Young is a hero to me in many ways I won't get into now. Biden is

very fortunate to have his endorsement.

[Tom Rinaldo]

8. Agreed. I hold both Young and Jackson in the highest regard n/t

[still_one]

9. +++

[NCProgressive]

4. Obama is more popular in the AA community than Rev. Jackson who has been AWOL lately

This will be a slight boost at best but not nearly what Sanders needs.

[MrsCoffee]

5. Finally, a civil rights leader his supporters won't have to boo.

[Laelth]

7. Jesse's still fighting for THE WHOLE CHICKEN. n/t

-Laelth