Bernie’s so called “black-voter” problem
As a black woman myself - and do not pretend to speak for black Democrats - I’m believing more and more that the so called “black-voter” problem of Bernie is smoke and mirrors. All of the black folks I know, are voting for Sanders. The sheeple will continue to be sheeple, regardless of race.
Here a some things I've been contemplating lately about this issue.
1/ A lot of the assumptions are based on outdated data. Outreach efforts are underway, and they are helping, since the main issue in the African American community, especially in the South, remains name recognition and awareness. That is why people like Nina Turner and Killer Mike who joined the campaign- help spread the word about Bernie. As soon as people learn what he stands for, they will vote for him. I know the campaign is putting a lot of work into outreach. It is awhile longer until the primary there, so hopefully what they can do will be enough.
2/ The black people who are supporting Hillary aren't necessarily inclined to vote for her in the primaries but rather in the general election. Black Hillary supporters they aren't as incentivized to vote in the primaries (or historically midterms) but are very much so in the presidential general election. They aren’t particularly excited about her. A lot of these lower and lower to mid middle class blacks who are voting for her.
3/ If Bernie wins Iowa and New Hampshire, that will help because the media will have to cover that. No more Bernie black-out then. And everyone loves a winner. So let's see where Bernie is then.
4/ If Bernie wins the nomination, black voters will rally behind him. The way minorities get political protection in our democracy is by making allies and being loyal. White liberals can jump, without repercussion, from one candidate to another. Minorities need stable alliances. and other minority voters are Democrats first and foremost, because the Republican Party has chosen, since Nixon, to be the voice of white fear and anger. They aren't necessarily *against* Bernie but rather pro democratic. This means that they will vote the democratic candidate whoever wins the nomination.
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of friends as well as what I have noticed throughout the campaign is that, yes, black people do like Bernie's policies if they actually get a chance to hear about them. I am doing my part to make sure word gets out. Thanks for posting this vid. I will help spread it far and wide!
Welcome to DU btw! 
uplifting as well. Will be happy to share video.
K & R!!!! 
