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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Texans should be happy--anyway it goes, we win. I'm a Texan, too, y'all. But for Black Texans, it may not be so clear cut. Will Blacks still support Dukakis and Bentsen even though the Rev. Jesse Jackson isn't on the ticket? Here's what Black Texans...

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, | Title: Deep in the Heart of Texas | 7/15/1988 | See Source »

"Dukakis should have talked to Jackson more," Prarie View A&M student Michael Randon said. "I think he made a bad decision by not picking Jackson. Jesse has proven that he's qualified for the position."

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, | Title: Deep in the Heart of Texas | 7/15/1988 | See Source »

"I was hoping that Dukakis was going to pick Jackson," Prarie View A&M student Kevin Walls said. "I'm going to support the Democratic ticket because I'm a Democrat. I guess, in a way, it's good that Jesse wasn't on the ticket. Some racist idiot may...

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, | Title: Deep in the Heart of Texas | 7/15/1988 | See Source »

"Jesse doesn't have any experience," Steve Williams said. "The guy has never help public office in his life. He doesn't know anything about balancing a budget. Jackson seems obsessed about being the vice-president. He'll probably call Bush and ask to be his running-mate."

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, | Title: Deep in the Heart of Texas | 7/15/1988 | See Source »

"I don't know enough about Bush or Dukakis yet," Lamar student Kim Starks said. "I'm not going to support Jesse just because he's Black. Jesse is a preacher, not a politician. He's not qualified. It's really stupid to vote for Jesse just because he's...

Author: By Michael J. Lartigue, | Title: Deep in the Heart of Texas | 7/15/1988 | See Source »

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