Jesse Jackson's 1988 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination was a watershed event in the quest by African-Americans to seek national elective office. This work traces Jackson's campaign around the country and offers commentary on Jackson and African-American politics in general.
Penn Kimball traces Jesse Jackson's campaign across the country as he struggled to prove that an African-American candidate could successfully compete for national political office. Kimball chronicles Jackson's experience in each stop along the campaign trail, offering insightful commentary relevant not only to Jackson but also to African-American politics in general; for there lie the essential lessons in exploring the dynamics surrounding Jackson and Super Tuesday. This book represents an invaluable contribution to the understanding of African-American politics in the United States today.
