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Thanks for the video. I don

trkingmomoe — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 23:04:57 +0000

In reply to First of all. You are right

Thanks for the video. I don't underestimate his political skills. We also know were his heart is and that is the most important thing he has to sell to the people.

First of all. You are right

synchronicity — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 21:20:41 +0000

In reply to Bernie Sanders and the Black Vote-July 2015 Edition

First of all. You are right and I am sure that he will. Second here is is at La Raza where he spoke about race, immigrants, and equality

The BAR folks are just an

Peter — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 03:32:57 +0000

In reply to Black Agenda Report is going

The BAR folks are just an example of people who could deconstruct Bernie in a few minuted if he had to confront them publicly just as any articulate Palestinian American could have him turning bright red and sputtering with a few pointed questions, but this staged populism will never allow the real world to interfere with the show.

Thanks for the compliment.

rmrd0000 — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 02:59:20 +0000

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Thanks for the compliment.

Sanders' best option is to appeal to young black voters. The young voters pay some attention to people like Killer Mike and young activists. The youth may be able to convince their parents to give Sanders a chance.

I see Obama throwing his weight to Hillary.

Nice post, rmrd.

Doctor Cleveland — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 02:16:02 +0000

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Nice post, rmrd.

Maybe Sanders deserves a larger chunk of the African-American vote. But I don't think he'll get it.

I think the bar is higher for Bernie here. He's not just competing with Hillary for black voters. He's trying to get black voters who already have a relationship with Hillary to switch to him. Getting a voter to leave someone for you is much harder than getting a voter to pick you over someone else.

And if Obama throws any support around in the primaries (and he may not), I'm certain he'll throw it to Hillary. At that point, it would be pretty much game over for the African-American vote.

Sanders has been vocal about

Anonymous — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:44:14 +0000

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Sanders has been vocal about the Voting Rights Act since the overturn in the supreme court. This is from the day it was overturned http://www.sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/video-audio/voting-rights-act-062513 I don't know why my timeline is wrong. I was at the speeches, some of his very first after his announcements. Clinton was still avoiding all political positions at that time and still talking to voters. You're right, she's probably not parroting in this case. In fact, I don't really think she is. She was converted from the segregationist beliefs of her youth by an MLK speech. Sanders was arrested trying to desegregate places in Chicago. It's one of the few areas that I don't think she really lies. I don't think she has any real difference with Sanders on the issues around here though, so I don't see why it should be her strength.

As for her resolve to actually make meaningful economic advancements for minority communities, I think she is lacking. Her interests are pretty well established. There's a reason Rupert Murdoch and Wall Street say they would like a Clinton presidency. I can get those sources as well if you'd like.

Black Agenda Report is going

rmrd0000 — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:26:06 +0000

In reply to I doubt Bernie can attract

Black Agenda Report is going to matter very little in the election.

I doubt Bernie can attract

Peter — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:57:04 +0000

In reply to Bernie Sanders and the Black Vote-July 2015 Edition

I doubt Bernie can attract many Black American supporters, maybe Eric has an opinion on this topic, anymore than he can attract any Muslim Americans and certainly not Black Muslim Americans.

I also doubt he will appear at many if any Black American gatherings and his handlers certainly won't allow him to be exposed to critics such as Bruce Dixon or anyone else from Black Agenda Report.

Probably the best way to view Bernie is as one half of a tag-team prepping and pumping up the White Middle Class Dems for shepherding back to the Veal Pens. Bernie may even draw enough attention to get the VP nod for his efforts.

Your time line is wrong.

ocean-kat — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:35:13 +0000

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Your time line is wrong. Hillary took positions on voting rights and immigration before Sanders entered the race. You may not believe her but the idea that she is simply parroting Sanders is false.

Thanks for commenting

rmrd0000 — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:21:22 +0000

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Thanks for commenting

Sanders needs to make his direct appeal to the black community. I suspect that most of the Black Caucus and many leaders are already in Hillary's corner.

He does have a message, but it it being carried to white progressive sources and then filtered to the black community.

http://atlantablackstar.com/2015/07/09/sanders-says-civil-unrest-linked-...

Edit to add:

Let me clarify, Sanders did appear on Tavis Smiley's PBS show in February 2015. Cornel West may be an ally for Sanders despite West criticizing Sanders for supporting the Israeli occupation of Palestine. More recently, Cornel West referred to Sanders as a man of integrity. West ans Smiley may be starting points for introducing Sanders to the Black community. One problem is that both men are somewhat marginalized because of criticism of President Obama.