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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