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Democratic Primaries

mr_lebowski

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3. Looks like about 29% Hispanic and 9% Black ...

Reply to aikoaiko (Original post)

Sat Feb 22, 2020, 10:39 PM

Feb 2020

I never especially subscribed to that theory myself FWIW.

I mean ... they're ALL white people ... seems like they oughta have a pretty equal chance in a largely white state.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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People said Bernie tied in IA and won in NH because they were white states. [View all] aikoaiko Feb 2020 OP

Isn't Nevada a Caucus State? That Matters. Indykatie Feb 2020 #1

Curious why the caucus makes a difference? Is it the realignment when other aren't viable? jmg257 Feb 2020 #2

Looks like about 29% Hispanic and 9% Black ... mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #3

Which states aren't majority white? Voltaire2 Feb 2020 #6

Dunno offhand ... mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #7

I think it's only Hawaii. Voltaire2 Feb 2020 #8

Like I say I never subscribed to the theory that Bernie only did great in IA/NH cause they're mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #9

New Mexico. alittlelark Feb 2020 #16

Did you see his rally of all colors in San Antonio tonight? Claritie Pixie Feb 2020 #4

It's a nearly 70% white state. brush Feb 2020 #5

I believe that number counts Hispanic folks as 'white' ... nt mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #10

Nope, in the 20-some % range. It's been reported all day during the coverage. brush Feb 2020 #11

From Census.gov mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #12

I was saying what was reported all day. brush Feb 2020 #13

I think his campaign has pulled together a broad coalition. David__77 Feb 2020 #14

I've heard the argument Bernie has a ceiling because he only appeals to white working class. Aaron Pereira Feb 2020 #15

People seem to forget Swfladem Feb 2020 #17