CAMPAIGN ’88 : Jackson Looks Ahead to Campaigning in 1992
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, defeated in his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, says he “was a heartbeat away from the presidency” and suggests he will run for the White House in 1992 if Michael S. Dukakis loses.
“If Michael Dukakis loses on Tuesday, the next political season will begin on Wednesday,” Jackson said in an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times published in Sunday’s editions.
Jackson said he feels Dukakis can still defeat Republican George Bush, but if he does not, the Chicago civil rights activist is looking at a third run for the White House.
“I came within a stone’s throw of winning my party’s nomination,” Jackson said. “I was a heartbeat away from the presidency. I will continue to serve. The full scope of my leadership has yet to blossom and flourish. I have a belief in my leadership. I take my leadership from the people.”
Since the Democratic convention in July, Jackson said he has traveled to 60 cities in 29 states in support of Dukakis, speaking before more than 745,000 people.
“Nobody worked harder for this ticket than I did,” he said.
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