When Jesse Jackson arrived at the 1988 Democratic National Election, Democratic party leadership __________

a) believed Jackson’s candidacy would weaken the party’s ability to attract white support
b) urged Michael Dukakis to support Jackson’s nomination
c) encouraged Jackson to build on his success and run again in 1992
d) sought the support of his multiracial coalition rather than the Reagan Democrats


Answer: a

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