Doesn’t want Clinton to “offend” his black supporters by supporting Emanuel…
Affirmative action political campaigning…
"CHICAGO — The two most prominent black candidates for mayor of Chicago met Thursday night to examine the state of their respective campaigns against the presumed front runner, Rahm Emanuel.
Congressman Danny Davis and Carol Moseley Braun talked on Christmas Eve and again Wednesday night.
Rev. Jesse Jackson was there, too. Jackson tells WGN-TV, there must eventually be just a single black candidate who appeals to voters of all races if there is to be any hope of electing a black mayor.
Jackson says Rahm Emanuel’s candidacy will be well-funded; but he says, mayor Harold Washington proved that a candidate with a positive message can beat one with money.
Jackson also called upon former President Bill Clinton to reconsider his decision to visit Chicago and campaign for Emanuel next month.
Jackson says African-Americans and Hispanics were among Clinton’s biggest supporters; and he says, rather than offend his most loyal friends, Clinton should call off his campaign trip.
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