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mucifer

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31. I feel Chuy did very poor outreach in the black community.

Wed Apr 8, 2015, 03:45 AM

Apr 2015

He had about 6 campaign offices. Until the final weeks of the campaign he had no field offices below 63rd street. Chicago is as far south as 130th. The black community is diverse. Amongst many there is tension and suspicion between the black and hispanic communities. Amongst others in these communities there is unity and coalition.

I listen to black talk radio a lot and Spanish talk radio while I drive around the city in my job. I heard a lot of conspiracy theories from callers and suspicion. I also heard a lot of support for Chuy.

The other issue with Chuy is that he promised EVERYTHING and the city has no money. I think that lost him some credibility. That said I had a Chuy sign up in my window and I voted for him.

Also, rahm had tons of adds on tv and radio with misinformation.

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What percentage of the black community ultimately voted for Rahm? [View all] betterdemsonly Apr 2015 OP

I think big money won the election for Rahm. delrem Apr 2015 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author F4lconF16 Apr 2015 #2

Sorry, that wasn't necessary in this thread. F4lconF16 Apr 2015 #3

I just spoke my mind - and about my observations. delrem Apr 2015 #6

I notice more disquiet than jubilation betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #7

Like the "congratulations Rahm" thread? delrem Apr 2015 #8

It was just one thread betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #10

Yes. delrem Apr 2015 #12

And it seems significant amounts of that money were republican... HereSince1628 Apr 2015 #61

because black people can't think for themselves ? JI7 Apr 2015 #4

Don't you think you ought to have some exit poll results BainsBane Apr 2015 #5

I was asking if anyone had any election results? betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #9

Obama wasn't on the ballot BainsBane Apr 2015 #11

So Obama did no ads for Rahm betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #13

why would black people do what Obama asks them to do ? JI7 Apr 2015 #17

... cui bono Apr 2015 #68

You apparently think black voters BainsBane Apr 2015 #25

I don't know that they did vote for him betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #26

Precisely. you don't know BainsBane Apr 2015 #29

Post removed Post removed Apr 2015 #34

You didn't answer the question about your own area BainsBane Apr 2015 #64

Here's what the Black Agenda Report says: cui bono Apr 2015 #67

First, you're assuming that black people wait for the "Obama signal" to vote... MADem Apr 2015 #33

If endorsements are unimportant why post this article? betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #40

I think it's odd that your comments effectively limit Obama's influence to the AA community. nt MADem Apr 2015 #42

Chicago is a machine city betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #47

Again, that still doesn't explain why the President of the United States' influence would be limited MADem Apr 2015 #49

Nobody did say it was limited to the black community. betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #52

there are many issues that people vote on JI7 Apr 2015 #55

Again, Bill Clinton hasn't been President for a decade and a half, and he still has an enormous MADem Apr 2015 #56

Why is Pickle opposed to Rahm? AngryAmish Apr 2015 #59

The "liberal lions" on DU screamed for Rahm's head and he won a decisive victory Number23 Apr 2015 #15

and instead of asking on this site why don't these "liberals" tell us how they tried to reach out JI7 Apr 2015 #16

That is most certainly how DU and its "liberaler than thous" treat black folks Number23 Apr 2015 #18

I would think that the school closings betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #20

Probably are. But since Chuy doesn't post on DU, I'm not sure that I understand your comment Number23 Apr 2015 #21

If you don't know what Chuy stood for betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #22

Gee, why did she post BainsBane Apr 2015 #28

I think that's a very good guess, too. nt MADem Apr 2015 #50

lol I can't tell if you're confused or just so determined to make some asinine "point" that you're Number23 Apr 2015 #35

I think the hispanic community that Chuy came from is a community of betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #19

turnout was low in areas with large hispanic population JI7 Apr 2015 #23

That would be something along the lines betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #24

And it didn't occur to you to go to the website of a Chicago newspaper? BainsBane Apr 2015 #32

Let me see your passport!!!!!!!! Papers, papers!!! MADem Apr 2015 #44

Makes these "liberal lions" BainsBane Apr 2015 #27

Don't think a hispanic mayor betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #30

I wasn't talking about Chuy BainsBane Apr 2015 #36

I thought it was just me that was catching that vibe. MADem Apr 2015 #38

As a regular in the AA forum, MADem you know better than most how many black members of DU Number23 Apr 2015 #45

Tell it like it is!!!!! Puts me in a musical frame of mind....A song for you, my dearest! MADem Apr 2015 #46

So Chuy is libertarian betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #51

we know it's not chuy she is referring to JI7 Apr 2015 #53

Who is "she" referring to because I am not betterdemsonly Apr 2015 #54

fuck rand paul JI7 Apr 2015 #57

With therapy and lots of love, I'm sure I'll get over the pain. Number23 Apr 2015 #65

... cui bono Apr 2015 #69

BAR serves as excellent toilet paper in the homes of some of the nicest black people I know Number23 Apr 2015 #70

Well it puts to bed your accusation of racism. n/t cui bono Apr 2015 #71

Only to certain individuals. Like the ones who think that "publication" has any validity or truth Number23 Apr 2015 #72

So anyone who disagrees with you is a racist, even if they're black? cui bono Apr 2015 #73

You jumped in with a link to BAR to insinuate I said something that I didn't. Number23 Apr 2015 #74

"well documented and well known tendency to distort and generate BS" cui bono Apr 2015 #75

I didn't say a damn thing about "liberals" I was talking about the OP and the shriekers here Number23 Apr 2015 #76

You brought up liberals. And attributed racism to them as shown in your quote below: cui bono Apr 2015 #77

I expect nothing less from the person who made the biggest BS thread in the history of this web site Number23 Apr 2015 #78

Wow. All these claims you make... when will you back them up? cui bono Apr 2015 #79

Yes, when someone asks you to leave them the fuck alone, just do it! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #80

You saw this, huh? And over something so fucking stupid to boot Number23 Apr 2015 #81

Why would only Black voters be influenced by an Obama endorsement? Starry Messenger Apr 2015 #14

+1,000! nt MADem Apr 2015 #41

I feel Chuy did very poor outreach in the black community. mucifer Apr 2015 #31

What percentage of the black community is ultimately left behind in Chicago? JonLP24 Apr 2015 #37

All I'm seeing is blue bars, there... nt MADem Apr 2015 #39

I fixed it JonLP24 Apr 2015 #43

Thanks--I'll give it a peek.... nt MADem Apr 2015 #48

According to the 2010 Census, about 1/3 of Chicagoans are African-American Freddie Stubbs Apr 2015 #60

Elected officials plans' to address the problems? JonLP24 Apr 2015 #62

why attack OP? political campaigns actively strategize about particular demographic groups zazen Apr 2015 #58

+1 cui bono Apr 2015 #66

Easily estimated alcibiades_mystery Apr 2015 #63