Democrats Confront How to Rebuild Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition as Bruising Primary Fights Loom

Following Jesse Jackson's recent death, Democratic Party leaders are reflecting on his legacy as they grapple with rebuilding their electoral coalition. Jackson's Rainbow Coalition concept, which united racially and economically diverse voters in his 1980s presidential campaigns, became a foundational strategy that influenced Barack Obama's successful presidential runs. However, this approach has struggled recently as Donald Trump has gained support among white working-class voters and made surprising inroads with minority communities traditionally aligned with Democrats.