Why Black Voters Prefer Establishment Candidates Over Liberal Alternatives

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86. Yes and no. Because of racism, barriers are higher for black voters.

Barriers = disincentives to get to the polls.

If the nominee is someone who thinks racism isn't important, the incentives might not outweigh the disincentives for the struggling older black voter.

On the other hand, a more traditional - aka "establishment" candidate who is trusted by the black community, is more likely to be perceived as presenting stronger incentives. ALSO and very important: the establishment candidate who is paying attention to race, will know how to work the Democratic machines in the cities to help these voters turn out. On the other hand, a candidate who is playing to a different "base", may care less and probably knows less.

I don't excuse anyone for whom it's easy to vote, who fails to get their ass to the poll. But I have seen some of the difficulties some people face and anything we can do to help them get to the polls, only helps our candidate. And I won't blame someone who risks getting fired from their job for being late if they don't vote ... when some lily-pure-conscience whiner either can't be bothered or can't sully themselves to vote for the Democrat who wasn't their first choice.