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In reply to the discussion: Why Bernie Sanders’ problems with black voters go much deeper than him just blaming the media [View all]Erich Bloodaxe BSN
(14,733 posts)26. Here's a line you didn't highlight.
Clintons lead among black voters has little to do with her policy positions and everything to do with familiarity.
We've still got time for Bernie to get more familiarity.
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Why Bernie Sanders’ problems with black voters go much deeper than him just blaming the media [View all]
MrScorpio
Sep 2015
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I'm sure that quite a few more have heard of him in the last two months since NetRoots and Seattle
MrScorpio
Sep 2015
#2
True, it is a campaign. At least that's your take on it as well. I do give you some credit for that
MrScorpio
Sep 2015
#15
I'm not really concerned with debating the merits of one candidate vs the other...
MrScorpio
Sep 2015
#45
Wow, you just got your BSN? Cool! Congrats, if in order! As to your post, I agree
PatrickforO
Oct 2015
#129
I don't understand why so many black voters are not familiar with Sanders.
totodeinhere
Sep 2015
#36
With viability, it's not just visibility, but stances on issues that voters are waiting for...
cascadiance
Oct 2015
#101
The polls on issues that Sanders supports shows a MAJORITY of AMERICANS supporting what he supports!
cascadiance
Oct 2015
#120
Why don't you explain how Sanders can win in a general election contest w/o super pac?
Gothmog
Oct 2015
#116
I want to drizzle this post in blueberry syrup and eat it with a stack of pancakes
Number23
Oct 2015
#83
Any Democrat will help solve problems, but none of them are guaranteed to solve them all alone
MrScorpio
Sep 2015
#17
We'll add Ms. Kimberley to the four million people that have tried to relay this message to the
Number23
Sep 2015
#18
Capitalist economics will always deem certain humans expendable. Racism determines which humans
scarletwoman
Sep 2015
#29
Thank you. There's no addressing "income inequality" unless you recognize the fact of the systemic
scarletwoman
Sep 2015
#35
You can legislate the effects out to a smaller degree though and dismantel the infrastructure that
uponit7771
Sep 2015
#72
I listened and I've never said that I disliked what he said… I'm glad that he said it.
MrScorpio
Sep 2015
#65
Oh wow. I didn't know BS was blaming "the media" on his low AA supporter numbers! I do know
Cha
Sep 2015
#71
That video shows why Sanders will have issues with getting African American votes
Gothmog
Oct 2015
#90
And, I'm with the African American Voters, Gothmog. It's a silly strategy to go after an
Cha
Oct 2015
#93
LOL Your linked to thread offering a (extremely late) conciliatory attitude towards BLM and black
Number23
Oct 2015
#84
What has he done that has you concerned about supporting or not supporting POC?...
cascadiance
Oct 2015
#103
If you want to consider his dismal support in the AA community as "complaining" that is certainly
Number23
Oct 2015
#105
Sorry if that is mischaracterizing statements that don't seem to be very complimentary towards him..
cascadiance
Oct 2015
#107
Bernie's insistence on discussing economic issues when directly asked to discuss issues of race
Number23
Oct 2015
#111
With all due respect, Bernie can't be viable and discuss issues of race ALL of the time...
cascadiance
Oct 2015
#112
I don't even know why you bothered coming into this forum. I knew probably before you did
Number23
Oct 2015
#114
"We have a fundamental disagreement with Bernie Sanders that racism is somehow an offshoot
elleng
Oct 2015
#126
Ever More Attacks On Bernie And Supporters - So Sad To See Democrats Suckered By These Tactics
cantbeserious
Oct 2015
#127
No Poster Has Yet Articulated How HRC Is Better Than Bernie - Ergo - Manufactured Hype
cantbeserious
Oct 2015
#162
And Bernie Is The Only Candidate Addressing Income Equality Head On - Yet Many Still Complain
cantbeserious
Oct 2015
#137
All One Observes Is Anger And Misplaced Loyalty In HRC - Good Luck With That
cantbeserious
Oct 2015
#142
If You Truly Believe That HRC Is Your Savior - Please Vote For Her - Just Don't Complain When She
cantbeserious
Oct 2015
#144
Each time you respond, you prove that you have no clue, at all, what the criticism
randys1
Oct 2015
#145
Educate All Of Us - If This Is Not About Cynicism Regarding Bernie - What Then Is It About
cantbeserious
Oct 2015
#147
Look, your posts are beyond embarassing. Consider me doing you a favor by asking you to please
Number23
Oct 2015
#154
You've been mighty active here today. Have you visited other topics that aren't about BS?
Tarheel_Dem
Oct 2015
#151
LOL ... Admit it! You lost because Negroes are supposed to be poor ...
1StrongBlackMan
Oct 2015
#155