“He Changed the Democratic Party.” Waters and Clarke on Jesse Jackson’s Legacy.
February 20, 2026
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Congresswoman Yvette Clarke reflect on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s lasting political impact — from sweeping the South to winning nearly seven million votes and reshaping the Democratic Party’s coalition.
Maxine Waters and Yvette Clarke discuss how Rev. Jesse Jackson transformed national politics, winning 18 percent of the vote in 1984 and nearly seven million votes in 1988. They highlight his role in sweeping the South, building broad coalitions, and applying economic pressure on corporations before the modern DEI era. The segment frames Jackson not as a symbolic figure, but as a political architect who shifted the party’s direction and expanded its base.
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