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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Former NAACP head Ben Jealous to endorse Bernie Sanders [View all]1StrongBlackMan
(31,849 posts)21. That is a good endorsement ... I wonder what the NAACP will do? eom.
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I can't wait to see what the msm is going to say now that they can't say - but Bernie doesn't
jillan
Feb 2016
#6
I may be white, but I'm the mother of a PoC, so I do understand the challenges he
Fawke Em
Feb 2016
#55
I think a lot of people here chuckling and cheering wouldn't recognize Ben Jealous if he
MADem
Feb 2016
#90
I've known who Ben Jealous was for years--mainly because of his rather unique looks.
MADem
Feb 2016
#102
You're right I didn't know who Ben Jealous was nor does his endorsement, or any other,
A Simple Game
Feb 2016
#107
Yes if you are a cynical contrarian you'll be right more than you might think. n/t
JonLeibowitz
Feb 2016
#19
The endorsements for Sanders are now starting to increase in frequency and intensity
Betty Karlson
Feb 2016
#12
Awesome news indeed!! The Bern keeps gaining momentum in NH, and across the nation. n/t
99th_Monkey
Feb 2016
#18
"... He said, as he whistled past the graveyard, secure in his self-delusion ..." eom
1StrongBlackMan
Feb 2016
#37
But Mitch Hank said on his show this morning, along with former Madison mayor Dave Cz
AllyCat
Feb 2016
#28
Kicked and recommended! I'm glad to hear that Ben Jealous will endorse Bernie Sanders.
Enthusiast
Feb 2016
#35
K & R. Wow. Ben Jealous is an outstanding leader. Excellent endorsement!
appalachiablue
Feb 2016
#45
It's impressive to me that Bernie received the endorsement of the former head of the NAACP.
Autumn
Feb 2016
#72
I looked but I didn't see your OP before I started one this, I will delete mine.
Uncle Joe
Feb 2016
#73
Ben Jealous is the real deal. As for social justice warriors, he's right up there with Julian Bond.
JackBeck
Feb 2016
#82
A great endorsement from a man I admire, Ben Jealous has been a true and active friend to the LGBT
Bluenorthwest
Feb 2016
#96
He's the only candidate that support BLM and fought for racial justice in his life
Feeling the Bern
Feb 2016
#103