1984 Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate | Jesse Jackson Walter Mondale Gary Hart

[@Baron_Blue_Max]

I got fifty bucks saying Mondale loses is the election. Takers?

[@neutral7786]

Ronald reagan was completely invincible, no one had a chance to defeat Ronald reagan. Gary hart was the only one who would have at least given Ronald reagan a fight.

[@rrrrrr-kb9sb]

Hart had Zero substance

[@justmyopinion9883]

I never saw this debate before; wasn't paying much attention to politics back in the early 80s. Thank you for sharing.

[@Spill_ent]

A few more years after they showed this on air, crack would devastate the inner cities that still have a ripple effect to this day.

[@redalert8159]

You god damn right it has a ripple effect to this day. Lord I wish it wasn't true.

[@turntableone4356]

I remember the days before crack, during and after. Now I see more drug addicted whites out in the open passed out in the street. Today it is opioids, meth cocaine.

[@channdler]

48:30 hart says "there you go again" to mondale lol. What a great debate, some of the best political minds of a generation battling it out

[@margaretmccall7726]

This is timeless and timely. It needs to be studied by anyone who is serious about trying to understand how the levers of politics work against the average citizen in order to keep the status quo as it is. Most of the political arguments of 2020 are the same arguments of 1984.

[@CrystalClearWith8BE]

I can't believe I'm watching this tonight (American Time Zones) for the 40th anniversary of this debate when there were only 5 nominees left. You can find "Where's the beef?" in timestamp 40:18.

[@hkhilner]

This race was over before it even started. Nobody was going to beat Reagan. Those early polls suggesting that Mondale could win were quite laughable. In the end, it was a throwaway election with the Democratic Party nominating Jimmy Carter’s VP after Carter’s landslide loss to Reagan four years earlier.

[@invisiblerevolution]

I think Jesse handled himself well... and watchin this for the first time in 2020, *I have a new found RESPECT for him!*

[@Supremmo]

I remember when Jesse Jackson was running. I was in elementary school at the time.

[@bOmBAsTiK]

Thanks for posting this...good stuff!

[@azazelazel]

How did Mondale win here lol, I'm not surprised he lost by a landslide considering how weak his campaign was.

[@camarification]

Jesse Jackson - the first person I ever voted for and happily at that

[@theiceman1881]

and nearly 40s or Reagnomics we have nothing to show for except run down factories rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer

[@FrankZen]

A less sensationalist debate than current debates. I may not agree with them but it's clear they've put thought into their positions.

[@johnlewis195]

I was 11 in 84 but I dont remember this being so retro looking

[@McCoyisorder]

John Chancellor is such a good moderator.

[@PoppONayaShelly]

the lady introducing looks like Steward from MadTV. NOO

[@SpacemanOutbound]

Messy Jesse!

[@Ricky-nm3jr]

he looks like Will Smith in Pursuit of Happiness in the thumbnail

[@becleven]

No he doesnt.

[@AlexClarke619]

Do you want the full show of the 1st annual celebration of black music back in 1999?

[@africanamerican1818]

Was too buzy watching MTV at 13 to be concerned with this mumble- jumbo. Now I actually understand what they're saying, and it politics as usual

[@tillmandavid9448]

I'm GLAD Jesse Jackoff Never Made It!!

[@Ricobaca]

Why?

[@Baron_Blue_Max]

@@Ricobaca because he's a race Hustler like Al Sharpton

[@bOmBAsTiK]

So you're saying you're glad that Reagan won a second term, or you just want some attention?

[@jamwither9847]

but you’re black?

[@KeithCindyPanama]

During the 1984 campaign DJT donated office space to Jessie Jackson campaign:)

[@lbrent1]

Remember the past as we prepare for the future.!! Only we learn from " Our Elders" or value the lessons of history.......Peace

[@Baron_Blue_Max]

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[@lansanakoroma2398]

This is what real democracy looks like

[@HigherThinking]

Guess this was Jesse’s reward for changing Martin’s room last minute so the govt could get a better shot smh

[@robertscott828]

This should be a model for how politics should be. They disagree without personal attacks, insults or drama. There’s obvious respect for each other and the dignity of the office they are seeking.

[@hakimjabbar2355]

Wow it's amazing how many years later the issues are still relevant today in 2020,I'm glad Regan defeated Mondale 49 state landslide.

[@turntableone4356]

I would like for you to post the Saturday Night Live when Jesse hosted and started in some skits. Think it aired in 85.

[@reelblack]

Try Hulu

[@Supremmo]

Jesse looked out of place doing comedy. I was never keen on politicians and nonentertainers hosting SNL.

[@tom11zz884]

Rev. Jackson just couldn't put a sentence together coherently. He could have been Obama in 1984, but I always felt that hurt him...

[@turntableone4356]

America wasn't ready for a black man to be President in 1984 cause too many of the WW2 folks were still around. Jesse is a powerful speaker and he can move the audience to tears it's just that America has a love lust relationship with white males.

[@anglobostonian]

Jesus would have lost to Reagan in a landslide in 1984. Also Jackson never won an election prior. Obama he was and is not.

[@АндрейА.Порошин]

Очень высокая культура диалога. Или полилога, как посмотреть.

[@oscarj6458]

John 12:48 ESV / 9 helpful votes The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.

[@michaelmansun6203]

I wish I could understand Jesse Jackson, but his manner of speech is difficult to understand.

[@FlynnArcos]

Will Smith?

[@SunRalives]

Traitor...

[@ZZz-jq4tt]

if this video didnt bring tears to your eyes, you are ignoble, base or simple, i.e. an average person.

[@hassanburton669]

I Wonder Was This Before or After That Whole Hymietown Controversy With Messy Jackass Jesse?

[@turntableone4356]

Before.