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Hart and Jackson — The Visionaries
During the Republican-dominated Reagan years of the 1980s, two charismatic Democratic presidential contenders came to the forefront, hoping to define their party as the one of vision, inclusion and big ideas. And even though the Reverend Jesse Jackson and Sen. Gary Hart both came up short in 1984 and 1988, their candidacies would help shape their party’s trajectory for decades to come.
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Tracking Gary Hart's Rise in 1984
Democratic Candidate Gary Hart's meteoric rise in popularity is discussed.
The Lasting Impact of the Hart Scandal on Campaigns
The impact of the Hart scandal on his campaign and future campaigns is discussed.
Jesse Jackson’s Influence on the Democratic Party
Jesse Jackson used his campaign cast lasting change to the Democratic Party.
The Power of Jesse Jackson's 1984 Convention Speech
Jesse Jackson's 1984 convention speech was moving for many at that year's DNC.
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