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rampartd

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9. rare brain disorder. age 84

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Sun Nov 16, 2025, 06:01 PM

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jackson is an incredible figure of mid 20th century politics, from civil rights through his presidential campaign and the rainbow coalition.

i was supporting gary hart in 1984, yet another primary for direction of a "parry in disarray." vp mondale got the nomination and jackson finished 3rd in the primaries. all their great moments were not enough to derail reagan's reelection.

I'm sure the azzwhole in chief will have something nice to say.

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***Breaking*** Jesse Jackson On Life Support [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Sunday OP

Parkinson's disease causing related problems? Emile Sunday #1

He is 84. That being said I suspect it contributed to his condition. DemocratSinceBirth Sunday #2

He has been in seemingly poor health for the past few years newdeal2 Sunday #6

He has a very serious (and less common) complication of Parkinsons' (PSP-- progressive supranuclear palsy) hlthe2b Sunday #11

Linda Ronstadt also has PSP, after having initially been diagnosed as having Parkinson's. Tanuki Sunday #14

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Sorry. I just remember what she said. ananda Sunday #8

A black woman ran first. Ani Yun Wiya Sunday #7

My mom voted for him too! mvd Sunday #15

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rare brain disorder. age 84 rampartd Sunday #9

Keep Hope Alive senseandsensibility Sunday #10

;-( elleng Sunday #12

Sending him prayers 🙏 and loving 💕💕 Raine Sunday #13

..Here is an article that goes into a little detail Warpy Sunday #16

And the ones taking their places are.... lastlib Sunday #23

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Oh dear. If you must go, Rev. Jackson, go in peace and love Wicked Blue Sunday #18

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I'll never forget seeing him in the crowd at Grant Park yorkster Sunday #21

DemocratSinceBirth ............... Upthevibe Sunday #22

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PLEASE take this thread DOWN!!!!!!!!!! It's false democratsruletheday Yesterday #25

Things seem to be a bit confusing & moving quickly in reporting Joinfortmill Yesterday #28

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So sad to hear 🙏🙏 Jesse was such an amazing man 💙 TommieMommy Yesterday #27

Wishing him a peaceful transition Keepthesoulalive Yesterday #29

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