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In reply to the discussion: Can Sanders win the black Democratic vote? He's got a long way to go. [View all]WhaTHellsgoingonhere
(5,252 posts)207. That's an oft used refrain, here
Everyone gets challenged, but I've seen something similar to your final sentence repeated during this discussion.
Good luck with that!
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Can Sanders win the black Democratic vote? He's got a long way to go. [View all]
bravenak
Feb 2016
OP
Her divisive posture on Obama, MLK, Jessie Jackson, Rev. Wright, will slowly reveal itself!
TheBlackAdder
Feb 2016
#14
The black community is not dumb! We remember HRC's racist campaign in 2008!
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#17
I'm with you. Neither candidate is appealing to me. I started off with Sanders, but
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#177
My state is so Democratic that my non-vote for the presidential candidate won't
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#184
Some assholes even point their fingers in black people's faces and say "here's what you need to do!"
arcane1
Feb 2016
#76
Three phenomena could be impeding Sanders from capturing more of the black American mind....
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#20
Let's see what he does at the forum on black issues this Friday. And he dealt with his supporters as
thereismore
Feb 2016
#29
That's fair. I'm here for it. Thanks for not being rude or condescending like your other Sanders'
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#50
I have been rude before, and stupid. I always try to learn. It's the best I can do.
thereismore
Feb 2016
#55
We always give Democratic candidates a fair chance. We gave Hillary a fair chance. She fucked it up.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#65
I will leave that to Bernie. I am hopeful that we learn something new from him on Friday.
thereismore
Feb 2016
#66
Regarding snacks, I heard a girl sold thousands of girl scout cookies just outside a dispensary.
thereismore
Feb 2016
#87
I'm not voting for Hillary and don't care to talk about her. I want to know what BERNIE is doing.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#47
Sigh. We already KNOW where she stands. We've known Hillary Clinton for at least 30 years.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#48
What the fuck? You didn't do enough research on me, because if you had, you would have
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#158
No anger issues, sweetheart. I say it plain and clear. No need to be angry.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#167
Let's see what he does at the black issues forum this Friday. It's his chance. Hillary declined to
thereismore
Feb 2016
#30
It wasn't necessary, but it is factual, and by the way it irks you I'd say that privately
thereismore
Feb 2016
#34
And BTW, I stopped saying "this is good for you black people" some time ago. I saw the error of that
thereismore
Feb 2016
#35
Stop it! Black people don't give a shit about black endorsements! We think for ourselves! Just stop!
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#162
Again, for the millionth time: I could give a shit about black endorsements, PERIOD!
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#174
No, that's not the purpose of a campaign. The purpose of a campaign is to tell people about YOUR
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#22
I don't feel that either candidate is best for the job. Neither of them!
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#25
Fair enough - I think voting for Sanders will be better than voting for Clinton
el_bryanto
Feb 2016
#59
I will say that I am undecided whether I will vote for anyone to represent the Democrats ...
1StrongBlackMan
Feb 2016
#186
^This. Bernie can promise single payer but somehow reparations doesn't seem realistic to him.
craigmatic
Feb 2016
#139
I'm right where you are, Craigmatic. We all know who HRC is. We've known her for
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#180
You know what's in black people's best interests? No you don't. Just stop being racist.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#23
No matter the race, sex, sexual orientation or any phenotypical characteristic.
Scott m. Etches
Feb 2016
#31
Stop talking down to black people. We vote how we want. Period! Bernie Sanders will lose after NH.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#33
Forgive me for being upset. Now that I've calmed down, let me go further...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#63
Much, much appreciated. Sad that rather than seek understanding, there's still arrogance displayed.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#157
No it doesn't. I'm speaking only of the segment of the population to which I belong.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#156
Study Logical equals -- It might not be your intention but it is a logical inference from your post
Rilgin
Feb 2016
#159
On the charge that POC don't give the same weight to economic issues as we do race...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#161
Well, if Hillary wins, I don't want to hear you complaining since you have done all in your power
Live and Learn
Feb 2016
#132
Intersectional? I won't be hearing from many on DU after the primaries, regardless of who wins.
Live and Learn
Feb 2016
#137
Actually Clinton in 2008 bashed Obama a lot more than Sanders ever did . . . But
Nanjeanne
Feb 2016
#93
There's no time for "incrementally". SC and NV are only weeks away.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#199
I think Bernie Sanders has no chance in SC, with or without JC's endorsement.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#166
What do you mean, "lock him out"? We're Democrats. We don't behave like Republicans.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#170
Notice there are three young black supporters behind him on the stage.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2016
#103
I saw them somewhere and I don't think he won them, just under half voted for him
m-lekktor
Feb 2016
#104
I have no idea what is what in SC. the south is a foreign country to me. I am a bicoastal
m-lekktor
Feb 2016
#125
really quoting Ta-Nehisi Coates lines? I believe that was his reasoning , however
azurnoir
Feb 2016
#185
Again, as I wrote earlier in this thread and many threads like it...
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#197
I apologize. I will read your link, but I've been so frustrated with many of the
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#203
As a southerner myself, I can safely say that Southern Democrats are not like
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#183
Some compelling arguments. Good endorsements. Valid points about HRC not
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#201
There are plenty of blacks expressing views contrary to those expressed here
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Feb 2016
#204
The same is true of the other side. The Bernie supporters have been just as relentless and offensive
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#205
Yeah, thanks. I'm not worried about it. Again, the candidates have to convince me. I remain
Liberal_Stalwart71
Feb 2016
#209