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PunkinPi

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37. The base of the democratic party is black women.

Fri Jun 19, 2020, 08:47 AM

Jun 2020

1/3 of black voters didn't come out in enough numbers for Hillary in 2016 (as they had for Obama). We are in a moment where representation at the highest levels of government is imperative.

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Biden doesn't need to choose a VP who primarily appeals to the same voters he does [View all] StarfishSaver Jun 2020 OP

# 1 priority - can she step right into the job if needed Freddie Jun 2020 #1

No Priority #1 is who can best help the ticket win Trumpocalypse Jun 2020 #46

K&R. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #2

"aren't too terribly excited about Biden, but would crawl over broken glass to vote for..." brooklynite Jun 2020 #3

The same ones who were committed to voting for Hillary but then didn't come out on Election Day StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #7

And how does Harris change that equation? brooklynite Jun 2020 #20

You don't know? StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #29

Please enlighten me... brooklynite Jun 2020 #31

I never said Harris has anything that other black women don't StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #34

The base of the democratic party is black women. PunkinPi Jun 2020 #37

You don't get it StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #40

Sadly, I do. PunkinPi Jun 2020 #41

Strange how AA women (or men) didn't need an AA candidate during the Primary... brooklynite Jun 2020 #44

The moment has changed since the primaries, look around. nt PunkinPi Jun 2020 #45

Black women and men don't "need" a black candidate StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #48

If he picks a white woman and loses... Johnny2X2X Jun 2020 #4

True StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #9

The most spot on post I've seen in a while. The BLM movement has mobilized hundreds... brush Jun 2020 #10

Also, please don't think Harris can't attract republicans. PunkinPi Jun 2020 #5

Post removed Post removed Jun 2020 #6

Oh for fucks sake jcgoldie Jun 2020 #8

I think you may have stumbled into the wrong site. StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #11

Welcome to DU - enjoy your visit. lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #13

Harris might be a bit too much like Biden too. lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #12

Who do you have in mind? StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #14

Keisha Lance Bottoms or Ayana Pressley? lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #22

That's interesting StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #28

Kamala has star power! smirkymonkey Jun 2020 #35

Of course I'm familiar with her. :-) Maybe I'm avoiding saying... lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #39

Harris has the 2nd most progressive voting record in the senate. PunkinPi Jun 2020 #30

I need to look a bit more closely I guess. lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #32

I'll help you start on that journey... :) PunkinPi Jun 2020 #33

Nice! This'll keep me busy today. lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #36

Extremely interesting. The people who get on TV the most, are the ones with "F" ratings. lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #42

I'm in the Midwest, and I know she would have a lot of appeal here. MoonRiver Jun 2020 #15

Exactly StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #18

Agreed. Biden already has that box checked.... marmar Jun 2020 #16

Do no harm. nsd Jun 2020 #17

"I doubt there are any voters who are so enthusiastic about her they would crawl over broken glass" StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #24

Excellent analysis mcar Jun 2020 #19

Clinton and Gore appealed to the same voters. They did just fine. tinrobot Jun 2020 #21

That was 30 years and several lifetimes ago StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #26

And also, these monolithic descriptions of the "Midwest" are tiresome.... marmar Jun 2020 #23

Exactly StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #27

It doesn't help that the media finds people in the little diner in the smallest town in the least Tech Jun 2020 #43

I agree picking a VP is political jcgoldie Jun 2020 #25

Harris can help deliver voters across the board. honest.abe Jun 2020 #38

We need to turnout the African American vote and hold suburban women voters... Harris does that. nt Blasphemer Jun 2020 #47

There Are A Few Good Choices colsohlibgal Jun 2020 #49