How a Stray Quote of Jesse Jackson’s Led to a Rupture Between Black and Jewish Voters
The candidate’s reference to New York as “Hymietown” helped tank his 1984 presidential campaign and eroded a longstanding alliance. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/us/jesse-jackson-1984-presidential-campaign.html