Jesse Jackson, Jr. Calls Race for Obama

Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-Ill.) has called the presidential race for Barack Obama as the Democratic nominee sits 65 electoral votes shy of the presidency, according to projections from major news outlets.

“The election of Barack Obama as President is a defining, shining moment in our country

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