Jesse Jackson Saw Greatness For Bernie Sanders Back In The '80s

When he ran for president in 1984 and 1988, the Rev. Jesse Jackson had precious few prominent endorsers. Many African-American officials turned elsewhere during his first run. Though black leaders were more supportive four years later, the predominantly white Democratic establishment was spooked that he'd torpedo the ticket. They actively worked against him.

But there was one white official who was not scared of Jackson: Bernie Sanders.