2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: This is why Hillary won't be the nominee [View all]WhaTHellsgoingonhere
(5,252 posts)Blacks have different priorities and they really are creating a firewall for Hillary. According to the article, white Dems tend to be more liberal than black Dems.
"Linked fate, in a political context, suggests that black voters approach elections with one simple question: Which candidate is better for the African American population? The analysis begins at the most fundamental level by ascertaining which party or candidate is most likely to protect civil rights and support equal access to economic opportunity for blacks. Everything else is secondary. For example, a politicians stance on renewable energy, free market economics, abortion, immigration, national debt, and role of the military in regional conflicts all pale in comparison to basic considerations of liberty."
Read more at: http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/431215/black-voters-clinton-sanders
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