Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 11:03 pm EST
Rev. Jesse Jackson Endorses Sen. Obama
The Associated Press reports tonight that Rev. Jesse Jackson has announced that “he’s backing Democrat Barack Obama in his presidential bid, giving his support to a new generation of black politicians. “
From the article:
“He has my vote,” the Rev. Jackson told The Associated Press in a telephone interview.
…In a statement responding to Jackson’s support, Obama said, “This campaign has been about giving hope since Day One and I am proud to have the support of my friend Jesse Jackson. It is because people like Jesse ran that I have this opportunity to run for president today.”
Jackson could help Obama to secure the support of black voters, a critical bloc in the Democratic primaries.
March 30th, 2007 at 11:25 am EST
yay! thank you, Jesse Jackson!