Dean's New Southern Strategy - by Jesse Jackson Jr.

[pruner]

Blacks and Whites Together--Focused on Education and Healthcare

by Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.

Historically, the Confederate flag is a symbol of the Democratic Party. Today, however, Republicans can fly and wave it, but Democrats can't talk about it--and current Democrats don't know how to handle it.

As a result, the symbol Howard Dean used got in the way of his substance, but his substance was on point--and the point was that Southern whites and blacks together must focus on their common economic needs: jobs, good schools, affordable healthcare.

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Rather than repeating this stereotypical and condescending approach of appealing to whites in the South with a "balanced ticket" and "social conservatism," Howard Dean dares a new approach--to join whites and blacks around a common economic agenda of good schools and healthcare.

If Howard Dean wins the nomination around an economic agenda, and can effectively combat the certain Republican tactic of diversion--using social issues openly, and race more subtly, to sublimate economic concerns--then Democrats may once again be able to win in the South and pursue a progressive economic agenda for the benefit of all Americans.

That's Howard Dean's approach and his challenge. I support him because I think it's the right strategy politically, economically and morally.

http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20031201&s=jackson

[tsipple]

1. Damn Right

Jesse, you're the equal of your father. I think you're terrific, and I'm proud you represent many of the people of Illinois in Congress.

[GOPBasher]

2. I love JJ Jr.

And he's right on this point.

[Eloriel]

3. And here's something that drives Jesse Jr's point home

Look at the background on this book cover.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/156649186X/ref=sib_dp_pt/103-3271555-6328661#reader-link

Eloriel

[Andromeda]

4. Kudos to Jesse Jackson Jr.

Dean is emphasizing needs that all Americans have in common such as healthcare, education and jobs instead of issues that divide us.

[Eloriel]

5. This certainly deserves a

:kick:

If for no other reason than that it's far more substantive than most candidate posts.

Eloriel

[Rowdyboy]

6. Awesome piece...Jackson is really eloquent

and this should end any questions about his endorsement of Dean and Dean's mention of the confederate flag.

Jesse Jr did very well with this situation. Here's to the future senator from Illinois!

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