2016 Postmortem

Gore1FL

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101. Endorsements don't have to have universal impact to count.

Thu Feb 4, 2016, 09:18 PM

Feb 2016

Perhaps that endorsement will increase Sanders support in a state by as much as .3%.

Anyone not familiar with Ben Jealous can "chuckle and cheer" for his support. Minimally, it is one more person gained in the Sanders camp. Additionally, even a political novice can see likely additional benefit in areas Bernie has logical room for growth.

I didn't know who Martin O'Malley was before he announced. He became my second choice after a little Googling.

But, even if your statement is true, because of this thread alone, more people know who Ben Jealous is. In the occurrence of an unfortunate biking accident like the one you described, rest assured, they will now know who to sue!

If you need me, I'll be over here Chuckling and Cheering for Bernie.

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Former NAACP head Ben Jealous to endorse Bernie Sanders [View all] Fawke Em Feb 2016 OP

That's a really solid endorsement for Sanders. mythology Feb 2016 #1

Wow! That is a great endorsement!! jillan Feb 2016 #2

I think we're seeing the tip-top of an avalance, myself. Fawke Em Feb 2016 #5

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

Bernie is NOT doing well with "minority voters" ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2016 #29

At least your supposed champion for POCs can count on Bain Capitol Android3.14 Feb 2016 #39

Post removed Post removed Feb 2016 #42

Well dude greiner3 Feb 2016 #44

You know what...1SBM has said this repeatedly Chitown Kev Feb 2016 #59

I think the way 1SBM is being alert-stalked on this forum is disgraceful. MADem Feb 2016 #110

So you think.. cannabis_flower Feb 2016 #46

HRC AA supporters state these high profile AA endorsements are outliers Arazi Feb 2016 #49

I may be white, but I'm the mother of a PoC, so I do understand the challenges he Fawke Em Feb 2016 #55

Oh don't misunderstand, I don't have a problem with it at all!! Arazi Feb 2016 #58

Thanks. Fawke Em Feb 2016 #61

Sooo true. I take people at their word here Arazi Feb 2016 #65

Realize this is the same group of posters nadinbrzezinski Feb 2016 #66

The two DU Hillary supporters spin off websites are awful Arazi Feb 2016 #77

Ido with bullies the only thing that works nadinbrzezinski Feb 2016 #79

This endorsement has just happened. SheilaT Feb 2016 #60

AAs were supporting Clinton in 2008, too, until they were assured Fawke Em Feb 2016 #63

I'm thinking along those lines also. SheilaT Feb 2016 #68

It changes it vdogg Feb 2016 #80

I think a lot of people here chuckling and cheering wouldn't recognize Ben Jealous if he MADem Feb 2016 #90

I'm the OP and I know who he is, which is why I posted it. eom Fawke Em Feb 2016 #97

Good for you! nt MADem Feb 2016 #100

Endorsements don't have to have universal impact to count. Gore1FL Feb 2016 #101

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

"Your post on the other hand does nothing to advance the conversation." MADem Feb 2016 #109

It shows HRC's black support is continuing to erode. Ken Burch Feb 2016 #91

I do too. Le Taz Hot Feb 2016 #57

Yes! This is a wonderful nod to Bernie. Thank you Ben! n/t Avalux Feb 2016 #3

knr amborin Feb 2016 #4

Fantastic. My feelings on endorsements are pretty simple . . . Nanjeanne Feb 2016 #7

I'm with you. Many musicians whom I really like Ed Suspicious Feb 2016 #13

What was fascinating to me is that a lot of pop stars endorsed Hillary JonLeibowitz Feb 2016 #14

Henry Rollins is a thinker and a truth teller. I loved that one. Ed Suspicious Feb 2016 #16

Yes if you are a cynical contrarian you'll be right more than you might think. n/t JonLeibowitz Feb 2016 #19

It shows the difference between artist and entertainers. TIME TO PANIC Feb 2016 #47

Wow. Great way to phrase it! Fawke Em Feb 2016 #52

I was surprised Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2016 #94

you echo my own sentiments navarth Feb 2016 #85

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Feb 2016 #8

KnR me b zola Feb 2016 #9

That is a great endorsment! blackspade Feb 2016 #10

Awesome endorsement... nt retrowire Feb 2016 #11

The endorsements for Sanders are now starting to increase in frequency and intensity Betty Karlson Feb 2016 #12

The former head of the oldest black civil rights corporation Chitown Kev Feb 2016 #62

Bernie, on his way to being GOOD ENOUGH Hiraeth Feb 2016 #15

K&R leftcoastmountains Feb 2016 #17

Awesome news indeed!! The Bern keeps gaining momentum in NH, and across the nation. n/t 99th_Monkey Feb 2016 #18

Wait! How is this possible? SheilaT Feb 2016 #20

Ben Jealous is the FORMER Executive Director of the NAACP ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2016 #25

Relax. We get it. We don't expect you to be swayed by endorsements. Ed Suspicious Feb 2016 #33

"... He said, as he whistled past the graveyard, secure in his self-delusion ..." eom 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2016 #37

That is a good endorsement ... I wonder what the NAACP will do? eom. 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2016 #21

The NAACP can't endorse... Chitown Kev Feb 2016 #64

Excellent! SoapBox Feb 2016 #22

Important endorsement. nt Duval Feb 2016 #23

k and r panader0 Feb 2016 #24

Very good news. democrank Feb 2016 #26

K&R nt raouldukelives Feb 2016 #27

But Mitch Hank said on his show this morning, along with former Madison mayor Dave Cz AllyCat Feb 2016 #28

But I thought Bernie said he wasn't going to appeal to PoC? frylock Feb 2016 #30

There should be an AA rally in SCarolina for Bernie Funtatlaguy Feb 2016 #31

Great endorsement angrychair Feb 2016 #32

I'm waiting for the HRC AA supporters to come along and denigrate Arazi Feb 2016 #34

Opposed to the Sanders supporters who want to throw Sanders under the bus. iandhr Feb 2016 #70

Word salad Arazi Feb 2016 #71

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Love to see what? Arazi Feb 2016 #78

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It's against DU TOS to call out other members Arazi Feb 2016 #86

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I didn't link a post. That's against the TOS Arazi Feb 2016 #93

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Kicked and recommended! I'm glad to hear that Ben Jealous will endorse Bernie Sanders. Enthusiast Feb 2016 #35

Much better. arely staircase Feb 2016 #36

Excellent! lark Feb 2016 #38

K & R AzDar Feb 2016 #40

Anyone else besides me SheenaR Feb 2016 #41

K&R CharlotteVale Feb 2016 #43

K & R. Wow. Ben Jealous is an outstanding leader. Excellent endorsement! appalachiablue Feb 2016 #45

K & R! TIME TO PANIC Feb 2016 #48

THIS is a Big Deal! Le Taz Hot Feb 2016 #50

K n R snagglepuss Feb 2016 #51

K&Rnt stage left Feb 2016 #53

Great endorsement! in_cog_ni_to Feb 2016 #54

Excellent endorsement for Bernie. beam me up scottie Feb 2016 #56

Love this endorsement Oilwellian Feb 2016 #67

I am sorry. iandhr Feb 2016 #69

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

Whoa gyroscope Feb 2016 #74

Impressive endorsement. k/r AtomicKitten Feb 2016 #75

Congratulations - Jealous is a good catch. Empowerer Feb 2016 #81

Ben Jealous is the real deal. As for social justice warriors, he's right up there with Julian Bond. JackBeck Feb 2016 #82

Your post is a great endorsment of the endorser! Number23 Feb 2016 #99

It's a great endorsement. Starry Messenger Feb 2016 #83

I'e Been Looking For THIS POST! ChiciB1 Feb 2016 #87

Fantastic endorsement! cui bono Feb 2016 #88

As Bernie says, support in the African American community is building! monicaangela Feb 2016 #89

A great endorsement from a man I admire, Ben Jealous has been a true and active friend to the LGBT Bluenorthwest Feb 2016 #96

a thousand kicks !!! navarth Feb 2016 #98

He's the only candidate that support BLM and fought for racial justice in his life Feeling the Bern Feb 2016 #103

Hunh? Empowerer Feb 2016 #104

Hillary will be jealous. Helen Borg Feb 2016 #105

That is a damn solid endorsement. Quite a coup for Team Sanders (nt) Recursion Feb 2016 #106

Excellent! Jealous is a social justice warrior klook Feb 2016 #108