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JDPriestly

(57,936 posts)
87. Actually, California is the state with huge numbers of minorities.
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 04:59 PM
Mar 2016

White people are just another minority here.

It isn't about racism.

California is the most populous sub-national entity in North America. If it were an independent country, California would rank 34th in population in the world. It has a larger population than either Canada or Australia.[2] Its population is one third larger than that of the next largest state, Texas.[3] California surpassed New York to become the most populous state in 1962.[4] However, according to the Los Angeles Times, California's population growth has slowed dramatically in the 21st century.[5] In 2010, the state's five most populous counties were Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County, with Riverside County having the largest percentage increase in population.[6] The largest metro areas in California, as of 2010, are Los Angeles, San Francisco-Oakland, San Diego, Riverside-San Bernardino, and Sacramento.[7]

As of 2006, California had an estimated population of 37,172,015, more than 12 percent of the U.S. population. This includes a natural increase since the last census of 1,557,112 people (that is 2,781,539 births minus 1,224,427 deaths) and an increase due to net migration of 751,419 people. Immigration resulted in a net increase of 1,415,879 people, and migration from within the U.S. produced a net increase of 564,100 people. California is the 13th fastest-growing state. As of 2008, the total fertility rate was 2.15.[8]

No single racial or ethnic group forms a majority of California's population, making the state a minority-majority state. Non-Hispanic whites make up 40.1% of the population.[9] Spanish is the state's second most spoken language. Areas with especially large Spanish speaking populations include the Los Angeles metropolitan area, the California-Mexico border counties of San Diego and Imperial, and the San Joaquin Valley. Nearly 43% of California residents speak a language other than English at home, a proportion far higher than any other state.[10]

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California has the largest population of White Americans in the U.S., totaling 21,453,934 residents as of the 2010 census. The state has the fifth largest population of African Americans in the U.S., an estimated 2,299,072 residents. California's Asian population is estimated at 4.9 million, approximately one-third of the nation's estimated 15 million Asian Americans. California's Native American population of 362,801 is the most of any state; some estimates place the Native American population at one million.[citation needed]

As of 2011, California has the largest minority population in the United States. Non-Hispanic whites decreased from about 76.3 - 78% of the state's population in 1970[12] to 39.7% in 2011.[13] While the population of minorities accounts for 100.7 million of 300 million U.S. residents, 20% of the national total live in California.[14][15]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_California

California is going to go for Bernie. We vote June 7 for 546 delegates to the Democratic convention.

Feel the Bern!

Clinton is the embodiment of everything I have been fighting AGAINST in politics. basselope Mar 2016 #1
Yes, War as a 'business opportunity' weak on torture, embedded with Wall St sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #6
wrong spot nt Javaman Mar 2016 #39
Yep. Pure Wall St., corporate, moneyed power. And war-mongering. senz Mar 2016 #64
.^that........ 840high Mar 2016 #72
Welcome back! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2016 #93
ok asuhornets Mar 2016 #98
Good to know. Enjoy President Trump basselope Mar 2016 #113
Then why r u here? n/t asuhornets Mar 2016 #116
To make sure we don't make the mistake of trying to put a Clinton in office basselope Mar 2016 #119
+1 Bubzer Mar 2016 #134
Clinton is a Democrat ... Jackilope Mar 2016 #132
Great way to grow the Democratic Party All in it together Mar 2016 #137
Yea asuhornets Mar 2016 #139
How many times asuhornets Mar 2016 #143
Exactly timmymoff Mar 2016 #180
I don't consider the Clinton democrats. basselope Mar 2016 #165
+10000 Cavallo Mar 2016 #148
None of us understand it! Dustlawyer Mar 2016 #175
Unfortunately you are right. Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #186
The exact same words I used this morning ... earthside Mar 2016 #156
I am with you Onlooker Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #187
+1,000,000 dchill Mar 2016 #212
Plus One Billion cantbeserious Mar 2016 #215
You're against equality for women, African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, LGBT folk? Nitram Mar 2016 #221
You actually believe she is for these things? basselope Mar 2016 #233
I know she is for those things, and she has been for decades. Nitram Mar 2016 #234
I know she TALKS about some of these issues. basselope Mar 2016 #248
Her record? Have you even looked at her record of action on behalf of all the issues and groups... Nitram Mar 2016 #249
Yes, I have. woefully inadequate, which is why I could never support her. basselope Mar 2016 #257
OK I'll concede that you don't have a clue about the Clintons. Nitram Mar 2016 #259
The Clintons drove me from the democratic party. basselope Mar 2016 #260
Tea Party Democrats? LOL! Nitram Mar 2016 #261
They are the fringe basselope Mar 2016 #262
Are you familiar with the dreadful 'Welfare Reform Bill' she was so proud of, and what it did and sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #258
Check this out which maybe explains why Hillary is reaching out to Bernie supporters: sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #2
..... madfloridian Mar 2016 #4
Bernie is running a BRILLIANT campaign. He knew he could not do much in Confederate states and sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #5
Since she's hawking money from NRA and Goldman Sachs Lobbyists this week... KoKo Mar 2016 #13
I'm one of those that came out against the odds in a confederate state. malokvale77 Mar 2016 #136
Actually I was surprised at the last results I saw on Texas, he got 33% of the vote there, sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #138
The Democratic Party here really sucks. malokvale77 Mar 2016 #149
Didn't you say women and POC were running away from Clinton "in droves" just this Monday? bettyellen Mar 2016 #167
+1 rynestonecowboy Mar 2016 #191
what's Bernie's polling number for Louisana, Michigan, Mississippi, Florida, Illnois, Missouri... Javaman Mar 2016 #42
He's doing great in the next four states coming up in March. I don't have data on all of them sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #53
Went to the opening for Sanders campaign office lame54 Mar 2016 #69
Great news...Do you know KoKo Mar 2016 #99
That is great news. I have friends in NC who are Bernie supporters, AAs who have had it with sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #193
The data is- he needs VT/ NH like wins to stay in the race. He has not gained the women and POC bettyellen Mar 2016 #168
thank you, but I'll decide that for myself. nt Javaman Mar 2016 #178
You're welcome but I was replying to someone else's post. To yours? Sanders is lagging in all bettyellen Mar 2016 #182
Are these the same polls.... rynestonecowboy Mar 2016 #194
Nope, according to 538, it is way to early to poll for the GE. And Nate knows his stuff. bettyellen Mar 2016 #195
and again, I will decide that from myself. Javaman Mar 2016 #219
You realize I was replying to someone else- both times you responded to me? No need for you to bettyellen Mar 2016 #237
Then something is wrong with my inbox... Javaman Mar 2016 #241
Fair enough- But that is odd, because if you look at my replies they are not to you. Something bettyellen Mar 2016 #242
Nate knows his stuff Gwhittey Mar 2016 #220
Well, he has called all the races accurately so far, but whatever. bettyellen Mar 2016 #243
You really need to recheck your math. He only needs to win 54% of the remaining delegates. n/t ieoeja Mar 2016 #235
Our NC INDY WEEK publication came out for Hillary. Duval Mar 2016 #81
Indy recs marions ghost Mar 2016 #222
Wow. Now's the time to double down and make it happen. senz Mar 2016 #70
Yes We Can! sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #73
This needs to be posted EVERYWHERE! MelissaB Mar 2016 #144
Welcome back, Sabrina .... Trajan Mar 2016 #254
"Bill is sorry for calling you tea party lefties...really he is." n/t PonyUp Mar 2016 #3
Apology not accepted. He sure is helping Bernie though. They haven't learned sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #9
Plenty of time to either enlighten or remind voters who Hillary Clinton REALLY is... AzDar Mar 2016 #7
I think her internal polls are telling her she cannot win without Bernie supporters so she's sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #8
Unfortunately, Sabrina, she seems to bring out the stupid in the Democratic party. n/t tom_kelly Mar 2016 #29
The media tries to compare Donald and Bernie Mike__M Mar 2016 #41
And the nasty. Never knew we had so many negative nasty people in our party until I witnessed sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #108
She can also asuhornets Mar 2016 #110
She claimed victory because she won 7 states and a territory...n/t asuhornets Mar 2016 #101
Here's hoping Plucketeer Mar 2016 #135
Somebody didn't get the message. malokvale77 Mar 2016 #141
considering gunz have been her main antiBernie talking point of late I'm not surprised we're azurnoir Mar 2016 #16
If I have to, I'll hold my nose and vote for Clinton. ananda Mar 2016 #10
If she has your vote she has everything she wants from you and everybody else for that matter azurnoir Mar 2016 #19
And she's fine with that, since she'll never support you either. closeupready Mar 2016 #22
Your vote is like a one-night stand to HRC CoffeeCat Mar 2016 #49
Yep - I won't do it 840high Mar 2016 #77
+! platitudipus Mar 2016 #92
The worst part... Kittycat Mar 2016 #155
I'm sure she'll know instinctively that your vote doesn't come with support RufusTFirefly Mar 2016 #83
I think we need to press her for something Ilsa Mar 2016 #150
She'll take it. bvf Mar 2016 #232
They called me and told me that as a Bernie follower, it was time to shift to reality. Scalded Nun Mar 2016 #11
I can't believe they're doing that, wow! Shameful tactics. And the arrogance and sense of entitlemen sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #56
Are you in one of the primary states that has already voted? PADemD Mar 2016 #95
I am in that bastion of enlightenment Scalded Nun Mar 2016 #181
A friend, who is black, got a call from Hank Aaron & Jesse jackson, 7962 Mar 2016 #197
Confederate States = States with lots of minorities. nt LexVegas Mar 2016 #12
More of that divisive nonsense. Sorry, but people are not going to involve themselves in Hiillary' sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #20
They've been trying since Iowa to paint Bernie as a racist and a sexist CoffeeCat Mar 2016 #68
And they're still trying. As they did in 2008. And FAILING again and refusing to listen to AAs sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #71
Explain New York, then. Gore1FL Mar 2016 #55
Actually, California is the state with huge numbers of minorities. JDPriestly Mar 2016 #87
Excellent post, thank you JD. The concocted race baiting is the MOST despicable tactic sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #240
Confederate States = States Dems won't win in the GE. n/t Goblinmonger Mar 2016 #90
Get a grip. malokvale77 Mar 2016 #145
Hilary supporters remind me of schoolyard LibDemAlways Mar 2016 #14
Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2016 #15
You joined yesterday and have 60 posts taught_me_patience Mar 2016 #104
Aren't you precious. nt malokvale77 Mar 2016 #146
Exactly! marew Mar 2016 #128
There is simply no reality in what you are selling. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #17
I'm sorry, but Bernie TROUNCED her in states she as a Dem should have won easily sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #26
Exactly malokvale77 Mar 2016 #147
$43 Million is a pretty deep number. :D Crabby Abbey Mar 2016 #27
thank you Sabrina florida08 Mar 2016 #18
See post #2 where I provided information you will find interesting. She only won states that sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #32
Immediately after Pigs fly... Thespian2 Mar 2016 #21
sabrina 1 , don't know what to say, you said it all !!! Except erlewyne Mar 2016 #23
Looking forward to the Ides of March also! sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #35
Hi Sabrina! warrprayer Mar 2016 #24
Thank you warrprayer. I am so psyched after Super Tuesday! sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #58
It was a great showing! warrprayer Mar 2016 #103
All power to the people. R#63 bobthedrummer Mar 2016 #25
Can't wait to vote for Bernie, here in Florida! djean111 Mar 2016 #28
I voted for him yesterday. 840high Mar 2016 #79
Lets talk again in June seaotter Mar 2016 #30
This message was self-deleted by its author charlespercydemocrat Mar 2016 #78
What is Bill offers you up an intern? seaotter Mar 2016 #80
If she says "Please" I may consider... PonyUp Mar 2016 #31
NO! Stop bullying! kgnu_fan Mar 2016 #33
Dear Hillary, the 90s are over, we can't be conned again into voting conservative. We want to vote Todays_Illusion Mar 2016 #34
She can't have mine....EVER! GO BERNIE! SammyWinstonJack Mar 2016 #36
She won't need it, BErnie is going to win this! sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #37
K&R TheFarS1de Mar 2016 #38
Subject lines like this.... AlbertCat Mar 2016 #40
Hillary's campaign and her supporters have displayed incredible arrogance from the day Bernie sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #48
No More Clintons EVER! SoapBox Mar 2016 #43
+1! n/t marew Mar 2016 #129
Just sent Bernie another $50!!! I want to help March be as good or better than February's FighttheFuture Mar 2016 #44
What's amazing is how Bernie managed to do this, to PROVE that a good candidate doesn't need Corp sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #61
Way to go. malokvale77 Mar 2016 #152
It is insulting. For her to get my support she'd have to prove she'd run as Progressive. Not likely highprincipleswork Mar 2016 #45
Hillary's campaign money is running low. She has a long way to go on super pac money. NCjack Mar 2016 #46
Hillary is a troubled candidate AgingAmerican Mar 2016 #47
KnR - excellent OP Sabrina1 nt 99th_Monkey Mar 2016 #50
Just Sent Bernie 100.00 Katashi_itto Mar 2016 #51
Thank you Katashi_Itto for helping to finance the People's Campaign! I too will donate sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #66
My pleasure, down with DNC!!!! Katashi_itto Mar 2016 #115
You can say that again! Out with Debbie Wasserman Schultz, support Tim Canova, a Bernie Democrat sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #120
Thank you. Ilsa Mar 2016 #157
Nuts!. n/t Paper Roses Mar 2016 #52
Many reasons not to give it. revbones Mar 2016 #54
It's not that hard... malokvale77 Mar 2016 #159
K&R. JDPriestly Mar 2016 #57
lol.its the arrogance and entitlement. no thanks. elehhhhna Mar 2016 #59
Thanks, no thanks, I'm still having fun Boomer Mar 2016 #60
Lol, I've never had so much fun in a campaign in my life. Is she serious to ask us to STOP having sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #67
This is one time I will tell Bernie to take Hillary's advice. A Simple Game Mar 2016 #62
I remember that despicable comment. Will never forget it. sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #252
Fuck that. Fearless Mar 2016 #63
Succinct and expresses my sentiments exactly! sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #85
. Fearless Mar 2016 #96
She can get my support if and when she wins the nomination. It's not over until it's over. MillennialDem Mar 2016 #65
It hasn't even begun and she's way out of line to suggest it. sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #133
HuH... asuhornets Mar 2016 #74
She can't win the PRogressive vote, she won the Confederate states which will be won by sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #82
So let me get this straight asuhornets Mar 2016 #97
Sorry, but the facts show that everything I said is true. She is losing the base, she wins with sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #102
Yours word: asuhornets Mar 2016 #109
Wait, could you point me in the direction of the LAW that forbids a US Citizen from sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #111
The people u r referring to have not been asuhornets Mar 2016 #114
So, when Hillary switched from being a Republican in her twenties I believe, she had not been sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #117
Thank you sabrina 1. malokvale77 Mar 2016 #163
Sorry, I'm still pulling for Bernie. nt Duval Mar 2016 #75
Clinton vs trump is like Russian Roulette with a 6 shooter with 5 bullets in the chamber PatrynXX Mar 2016 #76
2 words- goldman sux pansypoo53219 Mar 2016 #84
Sure does, nicely stated! sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #88
another 2 words. war pig. pansypoo53219 Mar 2016 #91
You won't have to, Bernie is going to win this. The people are uniting behind him, Blacks Whites, sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #94
Nope... malokvale77 Mar 2016 #164
Sorry, Hill. CharlotteVale Mar 2016 #86
K&R -- everyone should see this OP. senz Mar 2016 #89
Kickin' this. SammyWinstonJack Mar 2016 #100
I bet she'd like Bernie's donor base, too. Vinca Mar 2016 #105
She's running out of money, so yes, I'm sure that is part of her sudden 'love' for us. Mine just sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #107
Funny how "waiting until June" is suddenly no longer a valid strategy, now that she's ahead. arcane1 Mar 2016 #106
To nasty, arrogant, condescending Hilary... We say NO. kgnu_fan Mar 2016 #112
K&R! This post deserves hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Mar 2016 #118
Even though I live below the poverty level Utopian Leftist Mar 2016 #121
What a lovely post. Thank you, thank you for making that sacrifice though I know Bernie sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #122
Thank you for the sacrifice - I know it's tough but Bernie is a once in a lifetime candidate Impedimentus Mar 2016 #174
not so much pdsimdars Mar 2016 #123
Beautiful picture in your post. Such a work of inspiration pdsimdars Mar 2016 #124
Solid Bernie Sanders supporter here, if and when Hilary wins, she will have my full support! DrewFlorida Mar 2016 #125
She isn't going to win, so you won't have to worry about it. She lost the Progressive vote sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #126
Actually, the thing that has caused the slow erosion of the situation for ordinary people.... DrewFlorida Mar 2016 #173
No, you are wrong and this is what has finally dawned on voters. WE played that game and enabled sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #177
You have the right to your opinion, even if I think it is arrogantly foolish and short sighted! DrewFlorida Mar 2016 #192
I used to share your opinion too and pushed people to 'hold your nose' because look at the sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #196
And because you don't feel needed, and don't get everything you wanted...... DrewFlorida Mar 2016 #255
Oh no, I guess you still think we are not the brightest people around. Do yourself a favor and try sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #256
They may insult Bernie and his supporters but... JPnoodleman Mar 2016 #127
People are not going to forget their Race and Gender Baiting. It's still going on so I guess sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #130
Tough shit... malokvale77 Mar 2016 #131
I AM having fun getting to know people like "We want our whole damn dollar!" Nina Turner!!! Agony Mar 2016 #140
Bernie's message will prevail. ozone_man Mar 2016 #142
She can kiss my ass d_b Mar 2016 #151
This Citizen Voted For A Clinton Twice - Never Again cantbeserious Mar 2016 #153
It's really unfortunate that she ran. CrispyQ Mar 2016 #154
They've been trying to lose our support ALL DAY LONG. senz Mar 2016 #158
And succeeding. Lol, I wonder if HILLARY lnows yet about Progressive Dems sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #161
This, this, this. malokvale77 Mar 2016 #172
It won't stop, that's all they know, it's all they have and it's HOW they are. The Third Way sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #179
Hillfolk would rather have a Republican in office than an actual Liberal Progressive Lorien Mar 2016 #160
If Democratic voters would have wanted Hillary Clinton to be President INdemo Mar 2016 #162
No! RATM435 Mar 2016 #166
Thank you for the powerful honest post. JEB Mar 2016 #169
Thank You Sabrina ! Impedimentus Mar 2016 #170
We're outta America's Dumb Zone now, so it's all clear for Bernie DrBulldog Mar 2016 #171
Hillary and Trump swept the Confederate states. I don't think that's a big help wrt sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #176
Tell her to release her transcripts humbled_opinion Mar 2016 #183
Bernie now tells supporters that beating Trump is the most important thing! bettyellen Mar 2016 #184
You have a point. To be honest my expectations were pretty low considering the mountains sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #198
HA! Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #185
I think I am going to full-ignore you for Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #188
Well Done Sabrina! You Rock! 2banon Mar 2016 #189
So do you, 2banon. Bernie has the coolest supporters. sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #202
Cheating in MA, Bullhorn Bill in MA.... MrMickeysMom Mar 2016 #190
I believe he did win in Mass and with the closeness of the end result, I hope his campaign asks sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #200
Yep, completely agree with this. Bassomar Mar 2016 #199
Wholehearted support for your position! Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #201
Speaking of Coattails Expats for Bernie have compiled a growing list of Bernie Democrats sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #203
Is there a link to that list please, if it isn't too much trouble? Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #204
Here you go: sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #205
Tim Canova is a gift that keeps on giving. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #206
You can't blame her for trying. kristopher Mar 2016 #207
Ditto -- King_Klonopin Mar 2016 #208
Lol billhicks76 Mar 2016 #209
No dice tblue Mar 2016 #210
It's Bernie or Bust !!! I will NEVER vote for Hillary, ever ! urbuddha Mar 2016 #211
Welcome to DU! So many newer people hating on Hillary. You better believe it. bettyellen Mar 2016 #239
the cesspool that you guys wallow in has sent Hillary supporters SleeplessinSoCal Mar 2016 #213
Veterans are solidly behind Bernie because of the work he has done on their behalf in Congress. sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #253
HRC Support - No Way - Voted Clinton Twice - Disappointed Both Times cantbeserious Mar 2016 #214
I must confess. Major Hogwash Mar 2016 #216
Look at how little OkSustainAg Mar 2016 #217
The Democratic Party establishment sulphurdunn Mar 2016 #218
Since we're doing comparisons Amimnoch Mar 2016 #223
I have voted for the Democrat almost c-ville rook Mar 2016 #224
No. It's a "hold my nose" sort of thing for me. alarimer Mar 2016 #225
I'd sooner cut my hand off before allowing it to pull a lever for Hillary Clinton monicaangela Mar 2016 #226
K&R! nt raouldukelives Mar 2016 #227
Voting fo for Bernie in the Pennsylvania Primary. GoneOffShore Mar 2016 #228
No ebbie15644 Mar 2016 #229
There's an old saying, want in one hand... Autumn Mar 2016 #230
And the more they try to discourage us, the more they PROVE why we are sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #251
Confederate States? oberliner Mar 2016 #231
It is a demeaning, Shameful comment for Southern Dems no matter has you look at it. riversedge Mar 2016 #244
Agreed oberliner Mar 2016 #250
Anyone who has a stake in the ways things are going today opposes Sanders mikehiggins Mar 2016 #236
As someone who leans Clinton, please leave the Bernie people be. Chicago1980 Mar 2016 #238
Thank you. sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #246
A March 1st Poll From CNN DallasNE Mar 2016 #245
Thank you, he is indeed the Dems only chance of winning the GE. So why is the DNC trying to stop sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #247
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