President Jimmy Carter writes Bayard Rustin, expressing gratitude for his public support and endorsement of proposed federal Civil Service reforms as part of the Black Leadership Forum.
Pragmatism at the Polls: Rustin’s Critique of the Carter-Jackson Field
In this draft, Bayard Rustin evaluates the leading Democratic presidential contenders through a pragmatic lens, urging Black voters to prioritize concrete economic and social policy over personality or symbolism. He offers a pointed critique of Jimmy Carter’s record while arguing that the true test for any candidate is a serious commitment to full employment and robust federal action benefiting working people.
