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LovingA2andMI

(7,006 posts)
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 09:59 AM Sep 2016

Black Men For Bernie’ Leader Now Backs Trump

Source: News One

Bruce Carter, founder of “Black Men For Bernie,” refuses to join the Hillary Clinton bandwagon. Instead, he’s supporting Donald Trump, The Philadelphia Tribune reports.

During the Democratic National Convention, Carter led a convoy of buses, emblazoned with Bernie Sanders’ image, at a rally in downtown Philadelphia. But after Sanders’ loss, he launched Trump for Urban Communities.

“I was with Bernie based on his past work as it related to the African-American community,” he told The Tribune. “And now it is my firm belief that I need to see progress, and it’s hands down under Donald Trump and the Republicans.”

Carter told the news outlet that he’s calling on the GOP to invest in Black communities in housing, education, lack of ownership, and poverty. The Dallas native plans to direct his efforts from 25 Black barber shops.

He has not met directly with Trump, but claims to have been in contact with the Trump campaign.

However, Calvin Tucker, chairman of the Philadelphia Black Republican Council, told The Tribune that he’s unaware of any coordination between Carter’s movement and the Trump campaign.

“I did not hear of this gentleman, nor have I heard anything about it,” Tucker stated. “This is news to me, and as the African-American media surrogate for Pennsylvania I should know.”

Carter has said he rejects the devotion that African-Americans have for the Democratic Party. He wants both parties pursuing the Black vote.

He’s not put off by the concern of many African-Americans that Trump may be a racist.

Carter told BuzzFeed: “For me, [if Trump] is racist or not racist, it’s irrelevant — we don’t have to be the best of friends. I don’t know where it’s going to go but there’s going to be a chance for people’s lives to get better. Under Democrats, it’s shown that it won’t happen.”

Read more: http://newsone.com/3537561/black-men-for-bernie-leader-bruce-carter-supports-donald-trump/



P/S: Any supporter that gave ONE DIME to this SHILL of a group called "Black Men for Bernie" might want to demand an immediate refund. #FYI
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Black Men For Bernie’ Leader Now Backs Trump (Original Post) LovingA2andMI Sep 2016 OP
Paid off? 406-Boz Sep 2016 #1
yeah-- you gotta wonder Fast Walker 52 Sep 2016 #35
Most of the black "Trump supporters" are on the take. He's polling witin the margin of error with Chakab Sep 2016 #45
They should go to a Trump rally underpants Sep 2016 #2
That will be an interesting view.... LovingA2andMI Sep 2016 #8
I concur Plucketeer Sep 2016 #9
LOL perfect underpants Sep 2016 #15
absolutely. barbtries Sep 2016 #32
IMO, it shows that Carter wasn't so much pro-Bernie inasmuch he was anti-Hillary. no_hypocrisy Sep 2016 #3
Bingo! LovingA2andMI Sep 2016 #6
Neither anti-Hillary nor pro-Trump otchmoson Sep 2016 #29
Definitely Pro Bruce Carter.... LovingA2andMI Sep 2016 #31
Exactly! eom BlueCaliDem Sep 2016 #14
Exactly! mountain grammy Sep 2016 #18
Possible but its also possible he was really a Trump supporter all along and was cstanleytech Sep 2016 #28
Yes... I'm amused at how many self-styled liberals Blue_Tires Sep 2016 #38
I question his motives ffr Sep 2016 #4
Ummm...Likely LovingA2andMI Sep 2016 #5
Mr. Carter is a bigot supporting trump still_one Sep 2016 #7
Maybe One Bigot Supporting Another Bigot LovingA2andMI Sep 2016 #11
You stated it perfectly still_one Sep 2016 #16
Kinda sad EricMaundry Sep 2016 #10
You don't say. Brickbat Sep 2016 #12
Oh dear. ananda Sep 2016 #13
There are still Cryptoad Sep 2016 #17
Though drumpf is hurting for some way to appear before a big Black crowd, Mc Mike Sep 2016 #19
Yeah, like MyOwnPeace Sep 2016 #20
A youtube video of him making the pitch to the rank and file in his massive movement Mc Mike Sep 2016 #22
Sorry but he needs to drop the 'For Bernie' from their group name LynneSin Sep 2016 #21
Say That Again.... LovingA2andMI Sep 2016 #25
I find this hard to square Javaman Sep 2016 #23
On Point... LovingA2andMI Sep 2016 #26
Is there any evidence of his/their actually backing Sanders' agenda? n/t Orsino Sep 2016 #33
Yes....for a minute... LovingA2andMI Sep 2016 #36
Misogynist says what? nt geek tragedy Sep 2016 #24
Cha-Ching onehandle Sep 2016 #27
So how much does one's soul go for nowadays? vdogg Sep 2016 #30
Into the deplorable basket he goes! BumRushDaShow Sep 2016 #34
costs a lot of money, millions? for convoy of buses, hotels, travel then to flip to trump? who paid? Sunlei Sep 2016 #37
Very Fair Point... LovingA2andMI Sep 2016 #47
Makes no sense at all. LiberalLovinLug Sep 2016 #39
Take it away, Ozzy! George the Retiree Sep 2016 #40
Some weird variation of Stockholm Syndrome, if you ask me. truthisfreedom Sep 2016 #41
good rtracey Sep 2016 #42
While I disagree full-heartily with aligning with Trump... Basement Beat Sep 2016 #43
As if Black men can not be greedy and just as self absorbed as Trump. He's getting paid. YOHABLO Sep 2016 #44
Saw this coming a MILE off bravenak Sep 2016 #46
"The Dallas native . . . " ucrdem Sep 2016 #48
 

406-Boz

(53 posts)
1. Paid off?
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 10:10 AM
Sep 2016

"He has not met directly with Trump, but claims to have been in contact with the Trump campaign."

Yep, I'm guessing that he now has a fat bank acct, thanks to his "contact with the Trump campaign".

 

Fast Walker 52

(7,723 posts)
35. yeah-- you gotta wonder
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 01:18 PM
Sep 2016

I imagine a lot of his high profile minority supporters have been paid in some way for their support

 

Chakab

(1,727 posts)
45. Most of the black "Trump supporters" are on the take. He's polling witin the margin of error with
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 04:37 PM
Sep 2016

black voters nationally, yet there seems to be no shortage of black people for him to trot out as props for every media event.

barbtries

(28,799 posts)
32. absolutely.
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 12:42 PM
Sep 2016

they'll probably get kicked out and very possibly just kicked on the way out.

i am baffled - it does not make sense.

LovingA2andMI

(7,006 posts)
31. Definitely Pro Bruce Carter....
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 12:40 PM
Sep 2016

Extending his WAY TOO LONG 15 minutes of "attention" and lining Bruce Carter's pockets.

cstanleytech

(26,295 posts)
28. Possible but its also possible he was really a Trump supporter all along and was
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 11:57 AM
Sep 2016

only pretending to be a Bernie supporter in an effort to weaken Hillary before the election by dragging out the Democratic nomination for as long as possible.

Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts)
38. Yes... I'm amused at how many self-styled liberals
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 02:41 PM
Sep 2016

are *SO* liberal they'll defect to the Trump camp just to send a message to "establishment" Dems...

LovingA2andMI

(7,006 posts)
5. Ummm...Likely
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 10:14 AM
Sep 2016

Which is a crying shame for any supporter of Bernie Sanders former Campaign for POTUS who gave money for Carter to lease busses, cars and vehicle wrap while making his pockets fatter.

Never for the cause, only for the dollar.

They better demand a refund - and learn when to give a side eye of caution the next time around.

Mc Mike

(9,114 posts)
19. Though drumpf is hurting for some way to appear before a big Black crowd,
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 10:53 AM
Sep 2016

Carter isn't mobilizing the "massive" forces, that he "clearly" represents, to offer a rally or location that would help drumpf with that issue.

Mc Mike

(9,114 posts)
22. A youtube video of him making the pitch to the rank and file in his massive movement
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 11:16 AM
Sep 2016

would be delightful to see.

LynneSin

(95,337 posts)
21. Sorry but he needs to drop the 'For Bernie' from their group name
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 11:13 AM
Sep 2016

Because ANYONE 'For Bernie' would know that Bernie is 100% behind Hillary Clinton.

And clearly these idiots have NOT listened to Bernie or Trump if they are that stupid to endorse Trump

Javaman

(62,530 posts)
23. I find this hard to square
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 11:32 AM
Sep 2016

how does someone backing a Democratic Socialist to backing a racist fascist?

that's some amazing mental jiu jitsu.

LovingA2andMI

(7,006 posts)
36. Yes....for a minute...
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 01:46 PM
Sep 2016

The So-Called "Black Men for Bernie" drove around the United States in leased Buses and Cars with vehicle wrap with their "Black Men for Bernie" logo hold impromptu rallies supposedly encouraging support for the former Presidential candidate.

Now, this could and likely was a sham for Bruce Carter's pockets. Also, now that Bernie is out of the race, Carter needed a new gig - and hopes to "Get Paid" off of this one.

Which means in just, "Black Men for Bernie" and Bruce Carter was ALL about HIM/The Group and NEVER about any of the priniciples and stances that Bernie Sanders stood for in his former Presidential Campaign.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
37. costs a lot of money, millions? for convoy of buses, hotels, travel then to flip to trump? who paid?
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 01:56 PM
Sep 2016

Very odd, IMO-this may be a group backed by republican money. Intended to drain votes from Clinton, with the groups 'owner' unaware he's being used by the Republican party. To me it's odd as shit someone backs Sanders and then flips to the bagger-republican.

LiberalLovinLug

(14,174 posts)
39. Makes no sense at all.
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 03:11 PM
Sep 2016

He's not even a JPR in that he would simply not vote, or vote Green, and if Hillary wins anyways....meh...but if Donald wins then they await the glorious socialist revolution that will arise from the ashes. At least, although delusional, that is working towards the goal of a more egalitarian society eventually. Vocally supporting Trump, especially an AA organization, is suicidal and beyond ignorant.

I would also say it has to be a front org that the Republicans started to take votes from Hillary. Now they have paid him another cheque and is being used to prop up Trump with a 'black friend'.

 

rtracey

(2,062 posts)
42. good
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 04:13 PM
Sep 2016

Stay with Trump, because you are just another of his African Americans.... You want to get on the Carson-Trump team wagon, dont come crying when you get the fucking shaft..... FUCK YOU CARTER

Basement Beat

(659 posts)
43. While I disagree full-heartily with aligning with Trump...
Mon Sep 19, 2016, 04:21 PM
Sep 2016

he has every right to vote for whomever he chooses.

I do agree with this though...


Carter has said he rejects the devotion that African-Americans have for the Democratic Party. He wants both parties pursuing the Black vote.


It would be nice to just have one party that at least they pretend to want the black vote. Repugs literally do nothing but say that dems failed us.
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