Bernie Linnane, Dromahair, Co LeitrimUnited States is a much poorer nation following the death of Jesse JacksonThe death of Jesse Jackson marks the end of an era. In 1988, Rev Jackson’s hat was in the ring again, and it seemed he was in the right place, but at the wrong time. In 1992, Bill Clinton won Rev Jackson’s support and secured the White House for the Democrats for the first time in 16 years. In 2017, the charismatic Rev Jackson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but he kept up the fight. Rev Jackson worked hard to emulate Dr King and appeared to be his natural successor.

Source: Irish Independent February 19, 2026 16:07 UTC