Sunday, November 25, 2012

Jackson Jr.’s political demise quickens search for fresh faces in black leadership

Before scandal would shatter his grand ambitions, when he was still a Democratic congressman and the heir apparent to one of Chicago’s most prominent political dynasties, Jesse Jackson Jr. did not shy from criticizing other politicians with heavy baggage. [SNIP] “The future of black politics is bright, actually,” Maze Jackson [radio host not related to J. Jackson] said. “You’ll see a new generation of black politicians with new, innovative thought processes. The old generation looked to protect the safety net as a way to empowerment. The new generation is more interested in banking, finance, utilities — things that can be...

Read more: http://www.suntimes.com/news/16565676-418/jackson-jrs-political-demise-quickens-search-for-fresh-faces-in-black-leadership.html

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