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NORTH AUGUSTA, South CarolinaA few weeks ago, a prominent black leader posed what seemed like a simple question to South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigiegduring a private meeting: Who in the African-American community back home supports you?
He didnt name anybody, the leader said in an interview with The Daily Beast. If hes got young black supporters, they do have names.
That leader, who requested anonymity to speak openly about a private meeting, was not only referring to young supporters but expressing a sentiment that was apparent in talks with several African-American lawmakers: that Buttigiegs interactions with the black community in recent weeks were naïve and that the national perception of him as genuine and authentic was not always translating when it came to their concerns.
Pete has a black problem, Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH), the former chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, told The Daily Beast. I dont know of one black person out of Indiana that supports him.
More: https://www.thedailybeast.com/pete-buttigieg-has-a-black-problem-top-african-american-leaders-say-he-is-naive-on-race
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden