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Jamaal510

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38. BS was my

Wed Jun 24, 2015, 06:28 PM

Jun 2015

most preferred candidate on the D side, but now I'm starting to look at Martin O'Malley. From what I heard about MO so far, his message is more balanced, offering both an economic plan and being vocal on social issues. Unfortunately he sits at 3rd place with maybe 1-2% in various polls, and the race might already be decided when it's time for me to vote. Then again, who knows? There are still months to go and several debates to go through. One thing is for certain: I have no problems voting for whoever wins the nomination.

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NYT: Bernie Sanders Lags Hillary Clinton in Introducing Himself to Black Voters [View all] YoungDemCA Jun 2015 OP

Bernie has the nerve to campaign in the early states first. CanadaexPat Jun 2015 #1

SC is an early state. KamaAina Jun 2015 #21

he isn't running to win JI7 Jun 2015 #2

I'm getting that impression too Cali_Democrat Jun 2015 #7

Oh? CANDO Jun 2015 #40

I'm sure he will... HooptieWagon Jun 2015 #8

anyone who was serious about challenging clinton JI7 Jun 2015 #10

The earliest contest is more than six months away. Comrade Grumpy Jun 2015 #13

Carter was unknown this far ahead of the primaries. HooptieWagon Jun 2015 #14

it took someone like Obama to beat her last time JI7 Jun 2015 #15

No it's not. HooptieWagon Jun 2015 #17

it is not just name recognition.she did very well with Latinos Asians lgbt JI7 Jun 2015 #22

She's at 75% ...If she gets much higher she will be at Third World autocrat levels of support. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #33

Again, SC is an early state KamaAina Jun 2015 #23

And he had planned a stop there, that had to be cancelled. HooptieWagon Jun 2015 #24

It's impossible for a Dem to win the Presidency without black voters Cali_Democrat Jun 2015 #3

Are you F'ing serious? CANDO Jun 2015 #41

Yes, I'm serious Cali_Democrat Jun 2015 #42

Ignore them at your peril, Bernie. CANDO Jun 2015 #76

You cannot seriously believe that stating a fact.... tishaLA Jun 2015 #55

Ignore them at your peril, Bernie. CANDO Jun 2015 #75

You honestly think that NO AA voters will vote for Bernie? Trajan Jun 2015 #56

being elected President requires a higher bar than that tishaLA Jun 2015 #64

The bizarre than your question? ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #67

I wonder if Bernie will put on a fake accent when it's time to address Ron Green Jun 2015 #4

Nah, he just lecture them all about how economics will solve everything. KittyWampus Jun 2015 #92

+1 uponit7771 Jun 2015 #105

Found a meme that sticks, eh? Octafish Jun 2015 #5

No kidding - the nyt is really desperate for access apparently. CanadaexPat Jun 2015 #6

No kidding... MellowDem Jun 2015 #9

What is the origin of the term "race card"? Spazito Jun 2015 #11

I honestly believe that alot of DUers are extremely pleased with Bernie's very narrow appeal Number23 Jun 2015 #51

When I saw the OP asking if Bernie even needs to "convert... Spazito Jun 2015 #54

Black folks backed Obama 80-90% and were disrespected and trashed at every opportunity here Number23 Jun 2015 #60

I think a robust primary can only be a good thing... Spazito Jun 2015 #61

I agree completely. Noiretextatique is a Bernie supporter and she's as confused and put off Number23 Jun 2015 #63

Yup. Agschmid Jun 2015 #77

+1 uponit7771 Jun 2015 #106

It's really hard to believe I'm reading some things here tishaLA Jun 2015 #57

Yep, I never thought I would see that term being used here the way it just was... Spazito Jun 2015 #59

Invoking the fictional "race card" is a cheap stunt .... kwassa Jun 2015 #69

So now we have certain constituency.... CANDO Jun 2015 #79

The questions asked of Bernie are the questions asked of everyone. Bernie doesn't answer them. kwassa Jun 2015 #82

But he marched with MLK and was a member of SNCC! n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #88

AND he comes from Brooklyn (actual comment from a Bernie supporter) KittyWampus Jun 2015 #93

Yeah ... The section that became known as Crown Heights, which was not known for its diversity. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #98

Hillary wins at this point because she went to one Black church in MO? KeepItReal Jun 2015 #12

no.Because she has strong support from various communities JI7 Jun 2015 #16

Where was that relationship in 2008? AgingAmerican Jun 2015 #18

Unlike BS, Hillary knows exactly what she has to do in 2016. I find it laughable that you guys... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #29

What do you have against him? AgingAmerican Jun 2015 #48

You think black people outside chicago didn't know obama in 2007 ? JI7 Jun 2015 #19

From 2007: Obama Calls Name Recognition Big Hurdle KeepItReal Jun 2015 #62

It is absurd to say that most black people didn't know who Obama was in 2007 dsc Jun 2015 #28

He'll get around to it if and when he wants to. DFW Jun 2015 #20

Wow! Just Wow! William769 Jun 2015 #26

I second your comment. nt sheshe2 Jun 2015 #34

Kick & recommended. William769 Jun 2015 #25

K&R ismnotwasm Jun 2015 #27

A hit piece on the non-corporate candidate Le Taz Hot Jun 2015 #30

oh noes! frylock Jun 2015 #31

Will this lead to another finger wagging thread BrotherIvan Jun 2015 #32

KnR~ sheshe2 Jun 2015 #35

Don't believe that crap. mstinamotorcity2 Jun 2015 #36

Then the notion of when people gets to know Bernie they will vote for him may have just been Thinkingabout Jun 2015 #45

"It's not working for her."? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #46

Holy christ! CANDO Jun 2015 #37

So, you think that most voters take the time to do that? MineralMan Jun 2015 #94

We are well and truly screwn CANDO Jun 2015 #100

Please don't give that narrative anymore attention ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #104

Except ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #103

BS was my Jamaal510 Jun 2015 #38

O'Malley has a "tough on crime" label Omaha Steve Jun 2015 #50

�The Bernie Sanders voter is still a Volvo-driving, financially comfortable liberal... wyldwolf Jun 2015 #39

^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^ Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #47

I disagree with Paul Maslin. SamKnause Jun 2015 #80

I like the absolute certainly with which posters foretell the future. Comrade Grumpy Jun 2015 #43

�She�s talking about the issues we care about,� said Bakari Sellers, a former South Carolina state Cha Jun 2015 #44

That is just SPECTACULARLY bad timing Number23 Jun 2015 #49

see the new thread about Bernie and Cornel West grasswire Jun 2015 #52

You might be misreading what many black folks think of Prof West tishaLA Jun 2015 #58

no, Cornel alienated most black voters a long time ago. kwassa Jun 2015 #70

Oh, it WOULD change everything. NanceGreggs Jun 2015 #78

But Black folks just looovvveee, Dr. West ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #89

Can the Glen Ford / Bruce Dixon endorsement of Bernie be far behind?...nt SidDithers Jun 2015 #95

LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #99

+1, Sanders supporters are oblivious on this issue which is what I'm starting to see with Sanders uponit7771 Jun 2015 #107

Interesting analysis. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #53

Posted to for later 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #65

A primary issue of focus of the anti-Bernie propaganda campaign seems to be Zorra Jun 2015 #66

No ... that would be Bernie supporters telling people ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #71

THANK. YOU. Number23 Jun 2015 #72

Lol ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #73

And upthread, someone accuses Cali_Dem of "race baiting" because he (accurately) noted that Number23 Jun 2015 #74

"The creators of this joint must be so thrilled." wyldwolf Jun 2015 #81

I never saw that quote by Skinner. That's very revealing. Thanks for that. n/t Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #85

But then, someone also challenged Dem Cal by pointing out ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #83

Right in this very thread, no less! Number23 Jun 2015 #102

Dammit. I should've read the whole subthread before I responded. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #87

+1 uponit7771 Jun 2015 #108

If you care to look, you'd see that it's Bernie's own supporters who are claiming we don't know him. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #84

So, African Americans do know who Bernie is... SidDithers Jun 2015 #97

So? seveneyes Jun 2015 #68

Afterall, he's been in the race such a long time now. mmonk Jun 2015 #86

And he's been in Congress, how long? n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #90

Well, yeah. By over two decades on the national stage. Orsino Jun 2015 #91

DU rec...nt SidDithers Jun 2015 #96

Another dog whistle. It's deja vu all over again. merrily Jun 2015 #101

2% less AA voted for Kerry than Gore because during the campaign Kerry didn't want to connect uponit7771 Jun 2015 #109