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In reply to the discussion: Chris Jones is amazing, but also an example of continuing bias against Black candidates [View all]StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)31. White voters vote for Black candidates, just like Black voters vote for white candidates
That's what the campaign is for.
Or do you believe that, regardless how strong a campaign he or she runs, a Black candidate has no chance of attracting enough white voters to win an election?
And if you do believe that, do you think that the political field in states with large white populations should be limited to white candidates since Black candidates can't ever win, regardless what they do?
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Chris Jones is amazing, but also an example of continuing bias against Black candidates [View all]
StarfishSaver
Jun 2021
OP
If it makes you feel better, DSCC will likely be skipping the race as well...
brooklynite
Jun 2021
#10
Not that comedians always have "the knowledge" but Chris Rock had a good take on this situation.
Caliman73
Jun 2021
#9
Nobody is...they're treating her as a person certain to win the Governorship if nominated...
brooklynite
Jun 2021
#14
White voters vote for Black candidates, just like Black voters vote for white candidates
StarfishSaver
Jun 2021
#31
Your reference to the percentage of Black voters in Arkansas was the tell
StarfishSaver
Jun 2021
#37
There's nothing "pragmatic" about proclaiming a candidate can't win 18 months before the election
StarfishSaver
Jun 2021
#38