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In reply to the discussion: The inevitable Hillary will lead to President Rand Paul. [View all]Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)Please do not patronize me. I am not a political novice and you are not dealing with an idiot here.
It is indeed a fact, however, that no candidate running for national office can win on the Democratic Party ticket without the majority of black voters.
It is also an undeniable fact that an overwhelming majority of the black electorate will not support a Republican Party candidate.
However, if the Democratic Party candidate is also not a viable or desirable candidate, a good number--maybe not a majority--of voters could stay home, enough to make an impact in a close or competitive election.
And finally, someone like Rand Paul is not an attractive candidate even if he makes a few statements that appear to make sense or placate black folks.
Once again, black Americans are not easily fooled by political rhetoric, especially coming from the mouths of Republicans. But I tell you what: If Hilary Clinton, her husband, or any of their surrogates start down that racist rhetoric road like they did in 2007 and 2008, she can hang it up too.