Jesse Jackson formally announced today who he's endorsing for president- Barack Obama. This comes as no surprise, as he's known for his liberal views, his son is a Chicago politican and he has long been a supporter of black rights. If it were anyone else, then I would've been surprised.
Jackson sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988, winning 13 primaries and caucuses in 1988. His son, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois, has already endorsed Obama.
Jackson represents a different era of black politician, battle-tested by the civil rights struggles of the 1960s with Martin Luther King Jr.
In a statement responding to Jackson's support, Obama said, "This campaign has been about giving hope since Day One and I am proud to have the support of my friend Jesse Jackson. It is because people like Jesse ran that I have this opportunity to run for president today."
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