Overview
- Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton publicized what she was told were Rev. Jesse Jackson’s personal endorsements after Rainbow PUSH organizers shared a sample ballot listing her for U.S. Senate.
- Yusef Jackson said the document was an unfinished draft released without authorization and emphasized that neither the family nor Rainbow PUSH issues political endorsements.
- In a follow-up clarification, Yusef Jackson added that no endorsements will be confirmed or issued this cycle and that the weekend document should not be treated as final.
- Rep. Robin Kelly said Jacqueline Jackson called to apologize for the confusion, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi questioned the late timing of the claimed backing.
- Rep. Jonathan Jackson initially criticized the notion of an endorsement but later told NBC News he may have overstated his remarks, as the tight primary heads to voting.