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2016 Postmortem

HerbChestnut

(3,649 posts) Tue Dec 8, 2015, 05:50 PM Dec 2015

Will Bernie's defense of the AA community bolster him in the polls? [View all]

Obviously, this is in response to the other OP. I say it depends on how people absorb information regarding this video. If they only hear about it from news outlets then it's possible this could hurt him. If they watch the video then I think it will actually help him.

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Will Bernie's defense of the AA community bolster him in the polls? [View all] HerbChestnut Dec 2015 OP

I think it will get him more support on the ground. Kalidurga Dec 2015 #1

The people standing UglyGreed Dec 2015 #2

But their opinions don't matter. HerbChestnut Dec 2015 #3

Media rules UglyGreed Dec 2015 #12

It made me sad to see that. Kalidurga Dec 2015 #4

Bernie has tons of empathy UglyGreed Dec 2015 #7

Yes he does Kalidurga Dec 2015 #11

Exactly UglyGreed Dec 2015 #14

I wish Bernie had reminded the nbc reporter of the 15+ minute speech he gave on ISIS 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #16

See I love Bernie Kalidurga Dec 2015 #17

. 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #19

Trump is today's headline. joshcryer Dec 2015 #5

National security and poverty aren't exclusive to one race. JaneyVee Dec 2015 #6

I am sure when you typed that you thought you had a point. Kalidurga Dec 2015 #8

Kinda like the op. JaneyVee Dec 2015 #13

Well since life in the US is much harder on POC I think it's fair that they get a forum. Kalidurga Dec 2015 #15

The only way to reach people is just to put the message out there, and let everyone decide themself Cheese Sandwich Dec 2015 #9

Why not? Major Hogwash Dec 2015 #10

I thought his response was great... ljm2002 Dec 2015 #18

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Dec 2015 #20