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Article: Jesse Jackson for President?

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April 3, 1988
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I've listened to what each of the candidates has to say and I believe Jesse Jackson is the best choice for president. If you're looking for fresh, new ideas, I believe Jesse Jackson has them. If you're looking for someone who is in touch with the American people, I believe Jesse Jackson is that person. If you're looking for someone with personal integrity, I believe Jesse Jackson is that person.

All the candidates believe we should be concerned about drugs, crime, literacy, poverty, homeless people and a variety of other social and domestic issues, but I've heard only Jesse Jackson admit he'd spend money to improve our society, even if it means tax increases. Other candidates will agree ...

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