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In reply to the discussion: Sen. Bernie Sanders On How Democrats Lost White Voters [View all]JI7
(93,580 posts)politicians and especially democrats from more diverse states have a more diverse constituents and often minorities communities will make up a large number of their voters . and among the minority voters there will be many different issues depending on many things .
once Sanders does come across a more diverse community with different concerns i have no doubt he would understand and do all he can to fight for them.
if you look at O'Malley he is saying things which he learned about as Mayor and Governor . being Mayor he seems to have more knowledge about certain areas which those who have mostly held higher office may not be as aware of just beacuse those usually up to the mayor.
based on Sanders recent comments about the horrible attack in South Carolina and on immigration it shows he is listening. he isn't getting defensive but listening and communicating with people.