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Showing Original Post only (View all)Dear Bernie, we cannot overcome our economic challenges without overcoming racism and sexism [View all]
Last edited Mon Jun 22, 2015, 02:52 PM - Edit history (1)
The only working class Americans that vote overwhelmingly for Republicans are White working class Americans. White racism is the biggest roadblock to a progressive nation. They won't support any progressive policies if it benefits non-Whites equally.
White Voters Turn Toward GOP
Over the past four years, the shift in party identification has occurred almost entirely among white voters. The Republican Party now has a 12-point advantage over Democrats among non-Hispanic white voters: 52% identify with or lean toward the Republican Party while 40% identify with the Democratic Party or lean Democratic. In 2008, the balance of party identification among whites was almost evenly divided (46% Republican vs. 44% Democrat). The Democratic Partys advantage among blacks and Hispanics, by comparison, has remained largely unchanged.
Over the past four years, the shift in party identification has occurred almost entirely among white voters. The Republican Party now has a 12-point advantage over Democrats among non-Hispanic white voters: 52% identify with or lean toward the Republican Party while 40% identify with the Democratic Party or lean Democratic. In 2008, the balance of party identification among whites was almost evenly divided (46% Republican vs. 44% Democrat). The Democratic Partys advantage among blacks and Hispanics, by comparison, has remained largely unchanged.
http://www.people-press.org/2012/08/23/a-closer-look-at-the-parties-in-2012/
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After reading the responses to my OP, let me offer an example. Bernie wants to make college free by imposing a transaction tax on high frequency trades. All that the opposition has to do to defeat this bill would be to say this: "Do you want your tax dollars paying for undocumented workers to go to college?" That's all that they have to say and that bill is defeated.
Want single payer? Here's the ad: "Do you want your tax dollars paying for the healthcare of people who don't work?" Defeated.
On and on, and on. Until you address the problems of race in this country, you cannot advance a progressive agenda. It simply won't happen.
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Dear Bernie, we cannot overcome our economic challenges without overcoming racism and sexism [View all]
Yavin4
Jun 2015
OP
Your subject line sums it all up perfectly. Thank you! He seems to have a blind spot in that area.
pnwmom
Jun 2015
#1
Economic disadvantages especially through laws, breeds hate in those affected.
TheNutcracker
Jun 2015
#3
I would have him realize that he could do a better job speaking to the concerns of
pnwmom
Jun 2015
#12
The idiotic narrative has been adopted and will be pushed regardless of the facts you present.
Vattel
Jun 2015
#137
I disagreee, but at the same time if Black Americans are saying Bernie isnt addressing
randys1
Jun 2015
#30
I think Jews have a little historical experience with social and economic injustice
zazen
Jun 2015
#36
And I did not say he was anything, i merely said if BLACK people say he is, then he is.
randys1
Jun 2015
#37
Is this one of those rare instances where DU represents the views of The Real World?
frylock
Jun 2015
#50
I believe the AA community when they say Sanders isn't addressing their issues
leftofcool
Jun 2015
#80
I guess we're on to another month of hearing how Bernie Sanders doesn't get race issues
Cheese Sandwich
Jun 2015
#11
The Hillary campaign has clearly determined that attacking Sanders on "issues of race"
Maedhros
Jun 2015
#16
I think it's mostly coming from the political campaign agenda and not too many actual real people
Cheese Sandwich
Jun 2015
#38
But I have Black friends here at DU who are saying it, and away from the internet.
randys1
Jun 2015
#41
I am not Black, those who are have said that he is not making their issues, racism, etc
randys1
Jun 2015
#59
Great question, you can ask them, then they can explain to you what they want and
randys1
Jun 2015
#56
I addressed that when i asked if DU was now representative of The Real World..
frylock
Jun 2015
#117
"I think it's mostly coming from the political campaign agenda and not too many actual real people"
leftofcool
Jun 2015
#81
You seem like a very commited Hillary fan, willing to spread lies about other candidates
Cheese Sandwich
Jun 2015
#87
Actually I think Sanders does, I just don't think he has addressed them very well
ismnotwasm
Jun 2015
#62
It's clear it's an attempt to get people to shut up and stop talking about this from Bernie's very
Number23
Jun 2015
#122
You get it. Those that exploit the economy also exploit race and religion to hold power.
mmonk
Jun 2015
#46
It's as if he needs to STOP talking about economic issues to be seen as working for these issues...
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#85
He ISN'T IGNORING THEM! He just looks at them in ADDITION to other issues!
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#112
Talk of economic justice threatens Clintons big money donors. It's that simple. nt
Romulox
Jun 2015
#88
Maybe HRC should ask her coporate friends if they still would like the TPA passed...
cascadiance
Jun 2015
#113
I support Bernie because of his constant support for equality including for LGBT people, which has
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2015
#91
I'm not saying that Bernie does not understand race relations nor is not a champion
Yavin4
Jun 2015
#120
He doesn't "understand" it because it isn't true. Where is the power held? Who created the racist
TheKentuckian
Jun 2015
#129
Since the democrats haven't actually done much for the working class lately
betterdemsonly
Jun 2015
#121
Economic rightwingers like Hillary will *never* address inequality, so this OP is dishonest. nt
Romulox
Jun 2015
#131
And social justice is a jawbone to be wielded by them, not a problem to be solved.
lumberjack_jeff
Jun 2015
#135
Hell, the same way *Hillary Clinton* co-opted the religious right in the 1980s.
Romulox
Jun 2015
#136